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Pages: 1 | 2 | >> (show all) VSL#3 Probiotic       #371226 - 06/09/14 01:59 PM Edit Reply Quote Candy07 Reged: 08/13/13 Posts: 329 Hello All, Someone on this board posted about the VSL#3 probiotic a few months ago and said it was working very well for her. I don't remember who the poster was. So I am asking anybody on here who is taking this product to please comment in this thread as to how it is working for you. Thanks a lot and have a great day!! -------------------- 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: VSL#3 Probiotic       #371227 - 06/10/14 01:19 AM Edit Reply Quote mradams1 Reged: 07/12/10 Posts: 206 I've been taking VSL off-and-on over a number of years. I notice a reduction in bloating but it doesn't seem to regulate my BM. It's worth trying if you can afford it. -------------------- IBS A. Managing my symptoms with the EFI/FODMAP diet and probiotics. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: VSL#3 Probiotic       #371230 - 06/10/14 10:46 AM Edit Reply Quote Candy07 Reged: 08/13/13 Posts: 329 Thanks for the post! Are you IBS-D or IBS-C? Does this product enable you to eat more foods that you could not eat before? That is the main reason I am considering it! It costs $87, so now I am leaning towards NOT buying it at this time. I think I may have better luck with other options, possibly the Shakeology! -------------------- 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: VSL#3 Probiotic       #371232 - 06/11/14 02:29 AM Edit Reply Quote mradams1 Reged: 07/12/10 Posts: 206 Hi, I'm IBS-A. Yes, it is expensive, however, it does allow me to eat greater quantities of foods that usually give me a problem. For example; I find that I can handle more beans & pulses if I'm using VSL. VSL has been clinically proven to help people with FGDs whereas there's no evidence to support the use of 'shakes' in IBS. I think you'd be wasting your money on them. -------------------- IBS A. Managing my symptoms with the EFI/FODMAP diet and probiotics. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: VSL#3 Probiotic       #371236 - 06/11/14 02:31 PM Edit Reply Quote Candy07 Reged: 08/13/13 Posts: 329 What are FGDs? Thanks for your comments! -------------------- 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: VSL#3 Probiotic       #371237 - 06/11/14 02:32 PM Edit Reply Quote Candy07 Reged: 08/13/13 Posts: 329 Can you eat dairy products now, or beef or fried foods? Thanks!! -------------------- 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: VSL#3 Probiotic       #371239 - 06/12/14 07:14 AM Edit Reply Quote mradams1 Reged: 07/12/10 Posts: 206 Functional gut disorders. IBS is one of them. -------------------- IBS A. Managing my symptoms with the EFI/FODMAP diet and probiotics. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: VSL#3 Probiotic       #371240 - 06/12/14 09:40 AM Edit Reply Quote Candy07 Reged: 08/13/13 Posts: 329 So overall, you would recommend the VSL#3 probiotics? How long did it take before you noticed significant improvement? Are you able to eat dairy now and have alcohol? I think I am going to have to resort to acupuncture to get the level of relief I am seeking! Thanks for the conversations!! -------------------- 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: VSL#3 Probiotic       #371241 - 06/13/14 06:57 AM Edit Reply Quote mradams1 Reged: 07/12/10 Posts: 206 Yes, if you can afford it it's worth trying. It's recommended that you take a probiotic for 4 weeks. If it hasn't worked in the first 4 weeks it probably won't help. I'm vegan so I don't eat dairy and I still follow the EFI/FODMAP diet plan. I do drink alcohol, in moderation. I don't believe there is any evidence to suggest that acupuncture helps IBS. -------------------- IBS A. Managing my symptoms with the EFI/FODMAP diet and probiotics. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: VSL#3 Probiotic       #371242 - 06/13/14 11:07 AM Edit Reply Quote Candy07 Reged: 08/13/13 Posts: 329 Hello Again, Do you think that the VSL has helped you tolerate that moderate level of alcohol? I am DYING for a glass of wine right now but am petrified if I DO I will have diarrhea!! Thanks Yet Again!! -------------------- 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     Pages: 1 | 2 | >> (show all)

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