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Probiotics and IBS

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Elena:
I've had awful bloating and stomach pain since my early thirties.  Now it seems that daughter is having the same problem in her twenties.  The GP has just told her to cut down on wheat and try probiotic yoghurt.

I was looking into probiotic pills in the form of acidopholus a few weeks back.  I had a look in Holland and Barrett but found that there are capsules with different strengths.  Can anybody advise me on this?  Also, would taking the acidopholus have the same effect as probiotic yoghurt.

GP told her that her bowels are very noisy, mine have always been the same.  It wouldnt surprise me if anxiety played a big part in this diagnosis of IBS.

angelindskiexx:
I've found that eating FAGE Total authentic Greek Yogurt is helping me.  It has a number of live active cultures.  These include,  (s. thermophilus, l. bulgaricus, l. acidophilus, bifidus, l. casei) 

I'm still learning to find ways to relieve the IBS.


Let me know if you find anything that helps you.

honeybun:
I have sent you a pm Millie.


There was herbal drops that I used but have now been taken out of production. It is called Tormentil and you can get it online although it takes a bit of searching.

Another alternative is called Bowel Essence and is available again online. It's by an alternative practitioner called Jan de Vries. He is very well regarded and also has a free help line for advice.

I can honestly say he transformed my life.

If anyone wants any more info about him then please ask.

Honeyb
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rosie c:
Have a look at Symprove. Its got some good reviews and my brother swears by it.

CLKD:
I drink 2/3 pots of Actimel daily.  In the 1990s I was diganosed with IBS and the GP prescribed Motilllium and Colpermin - which I had to take within an hour of my main meals every day.  After 5/6 years a friend suggested Actimel and to my surprise it helped: my Mum uses Yakult daily.  If I don't drink the preparation my bowels become sluggish within 24 hours and it takes 3-4 days to perk them up again (sorry if TMI  :-\ ).

Like all conditions it's a bit Trial and Error  ::) - however, IBS can hide other conditions so it is important to discuss the symptoms with your GP.

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