I finally found a probiotic that works for me. Someone on this board suggested Align which contains only one probiotic - Bifidobacterium infantis, which has been developed by Gastroenterologists and seems to be more easily tolerated. I've tried every other probiotic and reacted badly to all - including yogurt, kefir, etc. I've used it for 11 days and except for a little loose stool on some days, I seem to be tolerating it well. Thank you to whoever suggested it (I can't remember who it was, but I am grateful).
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Anne
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Great to hear Anne! I have seen it in the stores and wondered if anyone has tried it. Some are so tough to tolerate
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You have hit the probiotic jackpot, Anne! I'm so glad you found something that you can tolerate.
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Good news!! Glad to hear it! It makes you wonder tho doesn't it, with all the probiotics and brands out there, what will work for who.
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Just goes to show what works for one doesn't work for all. I don't tolerate that one at all, but can take VSL#3 in small amounts. Glad you finally found one. I had to try a few before I found one too. The nice thing about Align is that it doesn't have to be refrigerated!
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Align is the probiotic my GI recommended when I started Vanco after Flagyl failed to eradicate cdiff. I took 2 a day for about 3 months then, per my doctor's orders, dropped to one a day. I now continue 1 day and I am 10 + months post last Vanco and doing well. I did switch to the Equate generic from Walmart and still ok.
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I guess everybody's gut is as individual as their personality. There isn't a one-size/type fits all.
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Update on Align: Unfortunately after 14 days on this probiotic, I started getting very gassy and loose stool. I've cut back to every few days and thinking about just once a week to get my body accustomed to it more slowly. I guess, I'm just one of those people who have a difficult time adjusting to any probiotic, and I used to eat yogurt every day, but am now so lactose intolerant, that is not a viable option and I've tried them all.
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