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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).  

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@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.

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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)

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

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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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Re: Friendly Flora help

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@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.

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Re: Friendly Flora help

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@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.
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@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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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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@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.)