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thats a pretty strange situation with the soymilk and the soy yogurts. go to a health food store and ask for a really good (vegetarian) probiotic and see what they recommend. ask what they have to say about combing it with OTC meds and ask about effectivness. they may even have another alternative to beano that wont take away the effectiveness of the probiotic.

do you take acacia? i think acacia is intended to work its best when it is used with a probiotic since acacia is a prebiotic. but nonetheless, probiotics are really good for the digest.track or so ive heard. i keep meaning to get a really good one, but they are always too expensive when i decide to venture out for them.

do continue drinking the soy, b/c it is really good for you. make sure tho that you dont have an intolerant for soy. do you eat other soy-based foods like imitation cheeses, spreads, etc? perhaps experiment and see what works best for your body. also, what brand of soymilk do you drink? some brands may cause upset, especially if you change quickly from drinking regular milk to soy. your reaction may be a typical one until your body gets situated.

hope that helps a bit. for everyone it is different. i hope you find a pattern that works for you!

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