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Friendly Flora help

natesgrandma — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 16:25:30 GMT

I have been on the friendly flora for aboout 4 weeks - I was doing ok until the past few days I have been having a gurgling stomach I thought this was supposed to help that. Has anyone had a bad experience with this, or I must be the only one. I am tired of things making me worse. I am not asking for medical advice , just if anyone has experienced this. I do have a Doctor (no help when it comes to this).

Re: Friendly Flora help

SeaMaiden — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 16:33:56 GMT

@natesgrandma wrote:
I have been on the friendly flora for aboout 4 weeks - I was doing ok until the past few days I have been having a gurgling stomach I thought this was supposed to help that. Has anyone had a bad experience with this, or I must be the only one. I am tired of things making me worse. I am not asking for medical advice , just if anyone has experienced this. I do have a Doctor (no help when it comes to this).

How ow do you know the gurgling is due to the Friendly Flora? It could be caused by so many things.

Re: Friendly Flora help

hckynut — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:14:16 GMT

I know zip about friendly flora or what it means. Gurgling stomach? Get a stethoscope and if you don't hear gurgling? You got a problem. Since you say "your doctor" is no help? Me? I would be looking for another doctor.

Not sure what battery of tests you have had done to this point, and once again this "flora"? Help me out!

hckynut(john)

Re: Friendly Flora help

ValuSkr — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:17:28 GMT

What is friendly flora? Maybe you should ask in the Garden forum.

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natesgrandma — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:28:17 GMT

I don't see any reason to be mean . So it might be a stupid question - just move on if you don't like it. I am so sorry.

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hopi — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:29:27 GMT

@natesgrandma

Sometimes I just take a break from vitamins and all other supplements.

On any given day my stomach might talk to me but my thought is that large cup of coffee my sister and I go out for every morning is guilty or I might have taken one to many bites of something.

Re: Friendly Flora help

Nightowlz — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:35:20 GMT

@hckynut wrote:

I know zip about friendly flora or what it means. Gurgling stomach? Get a stethoscope and if you don't hear gurgling? You got a problem. Since you say "your doctor" is no help? Me? I would be looking for another doctor.

Not sure what battery of tests you have had done to this point, and once again this "flora"? Help me out!

hckynut(john)

Friendly Flora is a product Andrew Lessman makes. Freindly flora

is a unique blend of Prebiotics and Probiotics to enhance the Friendly Flora (beneficial microorganisms) in our digestive system.

I take Andrew's Ultimate Friendly Flora.

Re: Friendly Flora help

Nightowlz — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:37:09 GMT

@natesgrandma wrote:
I have been on the friendly flora for aboout 4 weeks - I was doing ok until the past few days I have been having a gurgling stomach I thought this was supposed to help that. Has anyone had a bad experience with this, or I must be the only one. I am tired of things making me worse. I am not asking for medical advice , just if anyone has experienced this. I do have a Doctor (no help when it comes to this).

I have been taking his Ultimate Friendly Flora for quite some time with no problems. Since taking it along with his Digestive Enzymes & not eating after 6-7 PM I no longer have acid reflux problems.

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RedTop — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 18:16:15 GMT

I have taken one acidophilus tablet every day for the last several years. My stomach still gurgles and rumbles at times, but I see that as perfectly normal, and experience no other problems. If you don't have normal sounds in your stomach, and intestines, then you have severe problems brewing.

Acidophilus and friendly flora are for the purpose of balancing gut bacteria. My acidophilus does not seem to have any affect on the internal sounds.

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ChynnaBlue — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 18:32:00 GMT

@natesgrandma wrote:
I have been on the friendly flora for aboout 4 weeks - I was doing ok until the past few days I have been having a gurgling stomach I thought this was supposed to help that. Has anyone had a bad experience with this, or I must be the only one. I am tired of things making me worse. I am not asking for medical advice , just if anyone has experienced this. I do have a Doctor (no help when it comes to this).

I don't know what you mean by gurgling stomach - are you just having sounds or are you having other symptoms? A probiotic can help with stomach issues and diggestion, but it's not a miracle and won't prevent all stomach issues. If my stomach is just making sounds but I feel fine, I don't really worry about it.

You mentioned you have a doctor - is that a primary care physician/generalist or a gastroenterologist? If you are having a lot of stomach issues, I would recommed a gastroenterology specialist. Ask your PCP for a recommendation and/or visit your insurance company's website to see who in your area accepts your insurance plan. (Some insurance policies require a referral from your PCP and some do not.)

Re: Friendly Flora help

VaBelle35 — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 18:37:35 GMT

Now that allergy season is upon us, the post nasal drop that I experience on very high allergen days bothers my stomach.

It may have nothing to do with what you're comsuming.

Re: Friendly Flora help

hckynut — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 18:41:50 GMT

I don't see any reason to be mean . So it might be a stupid question -

Ladies and Gents.

For me there is no such thing as a stupid question. I do not/have not, and will never make anyone feel "less than" because they do not have all the answers, as someone here seems to want to project.

If your response for some reason made you feel better, good for you. I won't dignify your post with a direct response.

@natesgrandma

My response above is not directed at you.

hckynut(john)

Re: Friendly Flora help

natesgrandma — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:00:18 GMT

I guess i should have said upset stomach - I also have depression/anxiety so any stomach issue just makes me so stressed out. I thought a probiotic woud help but t has been 4 weeks and toay my stomach is really upset. Thanks for the replies. I just think I will off of it and makes some dietary changes.

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ScarletDove — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:48:44 GMT

I had the same reaction with Friendly Flora after about a months use. Changed to Fibermucil and it is milder, my body tolerates is much easier with the same results as Friendly Flora.

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MalteseMomma — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:55:21 GMT

@natesgrandmaI understand your question. I can not use any "friendly Flora" it gives me so much gas.

Actually I was surprised and so I tried many different brands. but found I can only use Activia. But still get more gas than I ever had.....lol

Hope that helps

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natesgrandma — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:09:10 GMT

Thanks so much!!!!!!

Re: Friendly Flora help

RedTop — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:33:29 GMT

Based on your clarification of what's going on, the probiotic is probably helping, but maybe too much. Friendly Flora may be too strong for you. I prefer straight acidophilus daily, under $5 a bottle anywhere, and for me, it's been the most simple fix.

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Reba055 — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 22:17:21 GMT

@MalteseMomma wrote:
@natesgrandmaI understand your question. I can not use any "friendly Flora" it gives me so much gas.
Actually I was surprised and so I tried many different brands. but found I can only use Activia. But still get more gas than I ever had.....lol

Hope that helps

Same here. Can't tolerate any probiotic. I end up with yeast overgrowth. I do better with yogurt too.

Re: Friendly Flora help

MomCat — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:04:19 GMT

I've taken this product for years without a problem. In fact, it has helped me with bloating and indigestion. Sorry, it didn't seem to work for you. You might want to look at something in your diet too.

Re: Friendly Flora help

MalteseMomma — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:25:29 GMT

I remember having this discussion many yrs ago on this Q forum. Most of us couldn't tollerate any brand at all and most of us could only use Activia (or yogurt)

I never had problems untill I thought I needed some "friendly flora"..........,lol

@natesgrandma It may take you a while to get back to normal.......lol It normally takes about 4 weeks for the "flora" to beging working,then the problems begin...lol.

I have anxiety problems too, maybe we have too much time on our hands now .