topic Re: Probiotics in Wellness

Probiotics

Luvitorleaveit1 — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:01:32 GMT

I had a phone visit with my gastrologist the other day to go over my test results. I have been taking lanzoprazole for years for GERD aka acid reflux. Since taking it I have small polyps in my stomach so he wants me to wean off the lansoprazole by taking it every other day and make sure I take probiotics everyday. I have lost weight but still need to lose more weight and I noticed my acid reflux is not as bad as it use to be.

Anybody else take probiotics? I have been taking Andrew Lessman's for years I showed it to my doctor and he said they were good.

Re: Probiotics

FranandZoe — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:05:42 GMT

Hope it helps you.

I started taken a probiotic about 4 months ago - Garden of Life Womens formula. It has helped my IBS tremendously.

Good luck to you.

Re: Probiotics

wagirl — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:01:01 GMT

Yes I do--and having been off them for a few weeks, I think I can tell a difference in my gut issues. I feel better ---when you get them, make sure it is in the many BILLIONS of the good pro/pre biotics not just in the millions. My DD takes one with 90 billion cfus-coloney forming units--and they are for women so other things to help with the lady parts.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:24:24 GMT

I took probiotics one time when I was prescribed some antibiotics. The probiotics gave me the worst diarrhea so I won't take them again.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:29:59 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I took probiotics one time when I was prescribed some antibiotics. The probiotics gave me the worst diarrhea so I won't take them again.

Of course, that's your prerogative but I know someone who had a similar issue and blamed it on a supplement they just started taking but it turned out to be caused by something else.

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Ainhisg — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 18:02:24 GMT

I take two. These ended a yeast infection I had had for many months that medication was not touching. I'm not sure which one did it...or if it took both of them to end it...but I still take each one...I'm afraid not to! I now alternate days, but when I am back on antibiotics (like right now), I take both each day. They will stop the stomach upset, diarrhea, and yeast infections that antibiotics will cause.

Re: Probiotics

Luvitorleaveit1 — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 18:15:50 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
Yes I do--and having been off them for a few weeks, I think I can tell a difference in my gut issues. I feel better now---when you get them, make sure it is in the many BILLIONS of the good pro/pre biotics not just in the millions. My DD takes one with 90 billion cfus-coloney forming units--and they are for women so other things to help with the lady parts.

luvitorleaveit1 wrote: My Andrew Lessman probotics are in the billions. I never realized how important probiotics were for women.

Re: Probiotics

Mimi NY — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 18:58:00 GMT

I am a true believer of taking Andrew Lessman's Ultimate Friendly Flora Probiotics especially after being overloaded with antibiotics for Lyme disease years ago and more recently as I got older a UTI which did not respond to one antibiotic so after that failed the physician loaded me with another dose of antibiotics, that is when I thought what does Andrew sell on HSN to help get me over the overdose of antibiotics to my body. Have taken them faithfully and will not be without them.

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Effie54 — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:10:59 GMT

@Luvitorleaveit1 I've been taking probiotics every day for 12 years. I wouldn't be without them. To me, they're essential for gut health maintenance (not just for when you take an antibiotic). I use Megfoods Mega Flora Plus. I buy them online from VitaCost.com. They're worth every penny.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:37:58 GMT

I'd rather eat probiotic foods rather than take probiotic supplements. Not everyone needs probiotic supplements.

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msgb — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:57:22 GMT

I take a probiotic from Trader Joe's.

I also drink sparkling probiotics.
I also eat yogurt most days.

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AZfem — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 22:40:24 GMT

I take probiotics by eating yogurt regularly. When I travel, i bring yogurt with me & eat it every morning. Helps significantly with tummy upsets I used to get when traveling & eating at restraunts all the time.

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Luvitorleaveit1 — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 01:51:31 GMT

I have diverticulitis and had severe outbreaks this past year. I had to have surgery there was no other way for my survival, I was in and out of the hospital too. I take my Andrew Lessman probotics faithfully too, just ordered another large bottle so that I don't run out, plus HSN had free shipping.

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Nightowlz — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 02:46:51 GMT

I have been taking Andrew's Ultimate Friendly Flora for years. I also take his digestive enzymes.

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AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:00:01 GMT

My gastro dr. recommended Floristor. I have been taking this 2 x a day for years. I have a ton of stomach issues. This stuff is not cheap but seems to help.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 15:02:37 GMT

I take a probiotic daily, but I've changed when I take it. Some are specifically recommended with food or on an empty stomach. The kind I take say either is OK. I take mine at bedtime with my magnesium supplement.

DH has tried a few times but ends up with "plumbing" troubles so he refuses to try them again.

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jubilant — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:08:05 GMT

I had been on prescription meds for years with over acid stomach. I started taking

probiotics along with Collagen protein and have stopped my prescribed Pepcid. I have been on prescribed meds for this since I was a very young woman in my 20's and this is the first time I have ever been able to go off of it. I am now 74 so I think, for me, this is somewhat of a miracle!!!