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Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | (show all) Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370420 - 10/10/13 07:43 AM Edit Reply Quote CynthiaS Reged: 09/26/13 Posts: 54 Hi, I am looking for a probiotic that is good for IBS. Has anyone heard of this? ULTIMATE FLORA ULTRA POTENT 100 BILLION It is refrigerated. I hope it is ok to post this link, if not please remove. (Correct link) http://www.ultimatefloraprobiotic.com/Ultimate-Flora-Ultra-Potent-100-Billion-p/15350.htm Cheerio CynthiaS Very Underweight, 5'4'' 110 lbs)and trying to gain weight.\ . IBS-D,Gas,GERD,nausea,gluten allergy and sensitive to most flours. So far the only grain I am able to eat is rice. Edited by CynthiaS (10/10/13 02:13 PM) Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370422 - 10/10/13 12:47 PM Edit Reply Quote Syl Reged: 03/13/05 Posts: 5499 Loc: SK, CANADA You might look for one with the same bacteria in another product but without FOS as an 'Other Ingredient'. FOS is a short chained rapidly fermenting soluble fiber known to cause problems for some individuals with IBS. You can read about it in the first link in my signature. -------------------- STABLE: ♂, IBS-D 50+ years - Science of IBS The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach FODMAP Chart & Cheatsheet The Role of Food & Dietary Intervention in IBS Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370425 - 10/10/13 02:02 PM Edit Reply Quote CynthiaS Reged: 09/26/13 Posts: 54 Hi Syl, Thanks for the info. Actually, I posted the info from a different brand than I am getting. I looked it up and it does not contain the FOS. Thanks so much for your help. Cheerio CynthiaS Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370512 - 10/22/13 01:22 PM Edit Reply Quote tracyla2 Reged: 03/11/13 Posts: 6 Loc: CA Bay Area I have been using Prescript-Assist, which is also recommended on the Gaps Diet. An MD I work for insisted I take an antibiotic shot, and unfortunately I did. I immediatly upped my Acacia Fiber and peppermint tea. I was still having awful diarrha sympoms "again" But started rigorously adding fermented foods, and this probiotic. It is recommended to take it twice a day for a month after antibiotics. I would say that my gut habits are more normal then they were since even before I took the antibiotic. And I thought they were as normal as they were going to get with the Heather's Fiber and Peppermint tea, which was pretty darn good. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370515 - 10/22/13 07:52 PM Edit Reply Quote Candy07 Reged: 08/13/13 Posts: 329 What is FOS?? I am also using this probiotic. I got it at Walmart. -------------------- Originally diagnosed with IBS-C in Spring, 2008. During spring to fall of 2008, had at least 10 acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. IBS went into remission. IBS returned in late July 2013 after taking 2 oral contrasts for a CT scan for cancer follow up. Had more acupuncture with different practitioner in summer 2014, but received little benefit. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370517 - 10/23/13 03:53 AM Edit Reply Quote Syl Reged: 03/13/05 Posts: 5499 Loc: SK, CANADA FOA is fructo-oligosaccharides which are rapidly fermenting soluble fiber that can be an IBS trigger. -------------------- STABLE: ♂, IBS-D 50+ years - Science of IBS The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach FODMAP Chart & Cheatsheet The Role of Food & Dietary Intervention in IBS Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370520 - 10/23/13 10:33 AM Edit Reply Quote Candy07 Reged: 08/13/13 Posts: 329 In what foods or other substances are these found? Is there a list I can go to check? Thanks MUCH, Syl, as always!! -------------------- Originally diagnosed with IBS-C in Spring, 2008. During spring to fall of 2008, had at least 10 acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. IBS went into remission. IBS returned in late July 2013 after taking 2 oral contrasts for a CT scan for cancer follow up. Had more acupuncture with different practitioner in summer 2014, but received little benefit. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Do NOT use FOS or inulin as a fiber supplement if you have IBS...       #370523 - 10/23/13 01:13 PM Edit Reply Quote Heather Reged: 12/09/02 Posts: 7799 Loc: Seattle, WA they can cause extreme bloating and gas. They're getting popular because they're dirt cheap, so they're popping up in all kinds of fiber supplements and also processed foods. They're basically a manufacturing by-product from the food industry. They're prebiotic, but not in a good way, because they ferment very rapidly in the gut. Good prebiotics have a very slow fermentation, so they don't have the gas and bloating risk. But good prebiotic soluble fibers are much more expensive raw ingredients. See here soluble fiber supplements for a rundown on soluble fiber options and suitability for IBS. Best, H -------------------- Heather is the Administrator of the IBS Message Boards. She is the author of Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS, and the CEO of Heather's Tummy Care. Join her IBS Newsletter. Meet Heather on Facebook! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Heather, does that mean the probiotic should not be used       #370524 - 10/23/13 02:31 PM Edit Reply Quote CynthiaS Reged: 09/26/13 Posts: 54 Hi Heather, Thanks for your post. With that probiotic it is 1 enteric coated capsule taken once a day. Is there enough of the FOS in that capsule to trigger the IBS gas and bloating? Cheerio CynthiaS IBS-D,Gas,gluten allergy and flour sensitive. So far the only grain I am able to eat is rice. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370528 - 10/23/13 05:17 PM Edit Reply Quote Syl Reged: 03/13/05 Posts: 5499 Loc: SK, CANADA You have to read the label of every food, supplement, beverage - anything you eat - FOS and other unfriendly ingredients are liable to show up anywhere. -------------------- STABLE: ♂, IBS-D 50+ years - Science of IBS The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach FODMAP Chart & Cheatsheet The Role of Food & Dietary Intervention in IBS Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Heather, does that mean the probiotic should not be used       #370549 - 10/28/13 02:02 PM Edit Reply Quote Heather Reged: 12/09/02 Posts: 7799 Loc: Seattle, WA That may be trial and error - it's likely a minute amount. But be careful, see how you do. - H -------------------- Heather is the Administrator of the IBS Message Boards. She is the author of Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS, and the CEO of Heather's Tummy Care. Join her IBS Newsletter. Meet Heather on Facebook! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Heather, does that mean the probiotic should not be used       #370552 - 10/29/13 09:58 AM Edit Reply Quote CynthiaS Reged: 09/26/13 Posts: 54 Hi Heather, Thanks so much. I do hope it works but I will definitely be careful. cheerio CynthiaS Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Heather, does that mean the probiotic should not be used       #370553 - 10/29/13 01:26 PM Edit Reply Quote Candy07 Reged: 08/13/13 Posts: 329 I am on this probiotic and it seems to be helping me? Maybe I shouldn't say anything, since I have only been on it a very short time!!! -------------------- Originally diagnosed with IBS-C in Spring, 2008. During spring to fall of 2008, had at least 10 acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. IBS went into remission. IBS returned in late July 2013 after taking 2 oral contrasts for a CT scan for cancer follow up. Had more acupuncture with different practitioner in summer 2014, but received little benefit. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Heather, does that mean the probiotic should not be used       #370554 - 10/29/13 03:32 PM Edit Reply Quote DADKOOL Reged: 02/06/13 Posts: 6 THERE IS A PROBIOTIC THAT IS MADE JUST FOR IBS IT'S CALLED VSL#3 ..IT HAS HELP ME A LOT..MOST SHOULD AT LEAST TRY IT Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Heather, does that mean the probiotic should not be used       #370555 - 10/30/13 12:32 PM Edit Reply Quote Candy07 Reged: 08/13/13 Posts: 329 How would we obtain this?? Thanks Much! -------------------- Originally diagnosed with IBS-C in Spring, 2008. During spring to fall of 2008, had at least 10 acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. IBS went into remission. IBS returned in late July 2013 after taking 2 oral contrasts for a CT scan for cancer follow up. Had more acupuncture with different practitioner in summer 2014, but received little benefit. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Heather, does that mean the probiotic should not be used       #370559 - 10/30/13 03:31 PM Edit Reply Quote Syl Reged: 03/13/05 Posts: 5499 Loc: SK, CANADA You should be able to buy it over the counter at any large pharmacy or on-line at http://vsl3.com/ -------------------- STABLE: ♂, IBS-D 50+ years - Science of IBS The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach FODMAP Chart & Cheatsheet The Role of Food & Dietary Intervention in IBS Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Heather, does that mean the probiotic should not be used       #370560 - 10/30/13 05:13 PM Edit Reply Quote Candy07 Reged: 08/13/13 Posts: 329 Thanks a LOT, Syl, I really appreciate it!! -------------------- Originally diagnosed with IBS-C in Spring, 2008. During spring to fall of 2008, had at least 10 acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. IBS went into remission. IBS returned in late July 2013 after taking 2 oral contrasts for a CT scan for cancer follow up. Had more acupuncture with different practitioner in summer 2014, but received little benefit. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370592 - 11/08/13 02:14 PM Edit Reply Quote Candy07 Reged: 08/13/13 Posts: 329 Cynthia, How long have you been on this probiotic now? How are you doing on it? I am doing quite well on it, thank you! -------------------- Originally diagnosed with IBS-C in Spring, 2008. During spring to fall of 2008, had at least 10 acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. IBS went into remission. IBS returned in late July 2013 after taking 2 oral contrasts for a CT scan for cancer follow up. Had more acupuncture with different practitioner in summer 2014, but received little benefit. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Heather, does that mean the probiotic should not be used       #370617 - 11/15/13 04:20 PM Edit Reply Quote Candy07 Reged: 08/13/13 Posts: 329 I have checked this out, but it costs $86! WOW!! Is it WORTH the cost?? -------------------- Originally diagnosed with IBS-C in Spring, 2008. During spring to fall of 2008, had at least 10 acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. IBS went into remission. IBS returned in late July 2013 after taking 2 oral contrasts for a CT scan for cancer follow up. Had more acupuncture with different practitioner in summer 2014, but received little benefit. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Is this probiotic ok for IBS?       #370628 - 11/17/13 06:59 PM Edit Reply Quote lardman Reged: 06/03/09 Posts: 5 Loc: MI Hi all, been a while since I posted...but I need some help. I was a D for about 15 years (the last 5 years were pretty stable), then it suddenly switched to bloating and gas for a few months then switched to C for a few months...then back to stable. Now I am suddenly in the gas phase. I am lactose intolerant (cheese is ok but no milk or yogurt) so my bacteria is probably a mess which could be causing the foul, excessive gas. I tried a a Schiff probiotic pill last "gas" time but it gave me horrible pain and D. Is there a particular one out there that is good for IBS? I saw the previous posts but there was really only one reference to the $86 one. Thanks for your help. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Heather, does that mean the probiotic should not be used       #370629 - 11/18/13 02:54 AM Edit Reply Quote mradams1 Reged: 07/12/10 Posts: 206 Hi Syl, I recently read a meta-analysis of probiotic use in IBS (I'm sure you've probably seen it). It concludes that some specific strains of bacteria may help to relieve IBS symptoms in some patients. Other than VSL#3 (which doesn't fair too well in trials) and Align they don't seem to mention specific probiotics that can be purchased and instead refer to the various strains of bacteria. While this is interesting it's difficult to know which probiotic to try. Do you have any thoughts/recommendations other than VSL#3/Align. -------------------- IBS A. Managing my symptoms with the EFI/FODMAP diet and probiotics. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: Heather, does that mean the probiotic should not be used       #370635 - 11/18/13 09:49 AM Edit Reply Quote Syl Reged: 03/13/05 Posts: 5499 Loc: SK, CANADA Bifidobacterium species in general are consider best. From what I have read and heard VSL#3 is one of the best -------------------- STABLE: ♂, IBS-D 50+ years - Science of IBS The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach FODMAP Chart & Cheatsheet The Role of Food & Dietary Intervention in IBS Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | (show all)

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