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What Kind Of Probiotics Will Work? Nothing Is Working So Far:(

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Stony plain

Have been to numerous health professionals and no one has help. Suggestions?

October 22, 2018
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Members shared mixed experiences with probiotics for digestive issues, with several noting that finding the right one often requires trial and... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with probiotics for digestive issues, with several noting that finding the right one often requires trial and error, starting with low doses and increasing slowly over time. Many community members described practical strategies including combining probiotics with prebiotics for better effectiveness, taking them with meals, adjusting other medications alongside them, and trying more affordable options from brands like Puritan's Pride or Align from Costco before committing to expensive specialty formulas. A recurring theme was frustration with the lack of clear scientific guidance from healthcare providers and the reality that what works varies greatly from person to person, with some finding relief through probiotics while others experienced worsening symptoms or no change at all.

A myIBSteam Member

Have u tried bio yoghurts. I’d diary is a trigger you can also get them dairy free. One of best things I have found in a while and try taking probiotics with your meals

November 10, 2018
A myIBSteam Member

Your healthcare professionals can’t help because they have no scientific data. A lot of people will swear by probiotics but while there is a lot of anecdotal data, there is almost no scientific data. The only one that has a little bit of scientific data is Align, and those data are sketchy. It’s expensive but ry Align for three months (best price is Costco). If it doesn’t help, anything else you try is just a guessing game.

November 4, 2018
A myIBSteam Member

Its best to go low and slow in trying probiotics !

October 23, 2018
A myIBSteam Member

My gastro has been useless for I He'sf not happy with me right now because I won't pay for an expensive drug my primmary care gives the best advice an all her recomadations have help me she let me choose my own probiotics I say start low dose then go higher

October 23, 2018
A myIBSteam Member

My gastroenterologist told me that the one with the highest number of probiotics is best. We had a very good talk about this very subject. It's going to take time for them to work.
It might get expensive too.

October 22, 2018

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