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Hi Zara,
Can you let us know how the Align works for you?? Thanks!
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Zara, if you can't find Udo's locally, here's a site that says they ship it refrigerated:
http://www.iherb.com/ProductsList.aspx?c=1&cid=365.
Let me know how it works. I'm on day 12 and still doing remarkably well (even with all the "bad" food I've been eating). I can honestly say I've not had 12 symptom free days in over a year until now - so I'm on cloud 9!!
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Jeanette IBS-D, then switched to IBS-A, now stable with Udo's Choice Super Bifido Plus Probiotic
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jhuggs, sure, I'll report on it. I plan on starting it next weekend.
Jeanette, thanks for the link! How many caps do you take per day?
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IBS-C, bloating, cramps
pregnant 
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I'm still taking 3 per day (1 with each main meal). I plan to drop to 2 per day in 2 weeks and stay on 2 for 1 month and see how it goes. If all is well then the next month I'll try 1 per day - if I have problems I'll bump it back up. Never take it on an empty stomach - I did yesterday b/c I forgot to take it after lunch. I had lunch at 11:30 and nothing in between then took a pill at 4:00, my stomach was upset today and I think that was the cause. It does say to take it on a full stomach.
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Jeanette IBS-D, then switched to IBS-A, now stable with Udo's Choice Super Bifido Plus Probiotic
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first of all i am sorry you are feeling this down
i hear ya!!!
sometimes i just want to give up and not eat a damn thing!
i very well may have missed a post where you may have mentioned what your diet consists of but.. here is what my case is.. long story short
as a kid up until about 19 or 20 i was running to the bathroom with the big D just about every day.. it was terrible..
for awhile i thought i was celiac.. not the case..
i was getting D maybe once or twice a week but my main problems was the gas and bloat!!
nothing helped
went to a new doc and tested negative for lactose and dairy allergy but i still avoid milk
tested positive for sibo
antibiotics didn't work either
what seems to work for now is diet
it may not be a very healthy diet and i have horrible will power and fall off the wagon a bit buut
i live on
real oatmeal.. not the packaged flavored junk.. i add a little bit of cinnamon and brown sugar
sometimes i have rice kispies.. not the real brand name one.. i found one at pathmark that does not have HFCS.. with some original rice milk and a chopped up banana
for lunch i often have grilled chiken and rice
or even chicken rice soup from the local chinese restaurant
same goes for dinner
once in awhile i'll have a potato or sweet potato
rice pasta with some olive oil and salt
i just found some gluten free dairy free lowfat cold cuts that are great.. made by applegate farms..
it gets pretty boring and thats where i fall... but i felt soooo much better!
give it a try for a week and see how you feel..
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Pud
Long Island
IBS-D & SIBO - main symptom GAS 
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Pud, you mentioned that you have SIBO. We suspect that I too have this but haven't confirmed with the breath test - that's a long story I won't bother you with. But, I'm wondering if you had any success at all with antibiotics? I've read that people often have good success while they're on it, but it doesn't help all people long term.
I'm also curious to know if you've tried any probiotics. You may have seen my posts about the Udo's Choice I've been taking and getting fantastic results. I seriously doubt that it's going to make all of my symptoms disappear permanently, but so far with the diet and probiotic, I finally have quality back in my life.
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Jeanette IBS-D, then switched to IBS-A, now stable with Udo's Choice Super Bifido Plus Probiotic
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The antibiotics didn't do anything for me.. and I am scared to try probiotics because of the milk lol... but is it such a small amount that i shouldnt worry?
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Pud
Long Island
IBS-D & SIBO - main symptom GAS
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The one I take states that it "contains traces of milk and soy". Traces indicates to me that the amount would be so minimal that it should not bother you. I do suspect that I am lactose intolerant but I've not had any problems with it. Also, it does contain something that is supposed to help people with lactose intolerance - I don't remember what it is exactly, but I read something about it. http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?c=1&pid=3705630389853301316&at=0
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Jeanette IBS-D, then switched to IBS-A, now stable with Udo's Choice Super Bifido Plus Probiotic
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expensive and i didnt even check the price of shipping!
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Pud
Long Island
IBS-D & SIBO - main symptom GAS
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If you ever try the Align, let us know how you do!
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IBS-C with pain and bloat
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