changes in bowel movements

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carrie
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changes in bowel movements

Postby carrie » Sun Apr 06, 2008 11:47 am

Sorry for the details and questions but just wondering others experience. I recently quit using the probiotic VSL#3 as I thought it might be contributing to my ongoing bowel issues. Since quitting my BM's have certainly changed and I wonder about others experience with this. All my bowel movements now float. This was not the case while on VSL. Many are still very distressed but other days are just regular floating BM's. It seems very strange to me and I know there are many reasons this can happen but I can't help but feel it continues to be a bowel flora thing. Did anyone else experience the same?
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Postby Nancy1 » Sun Apr 06, 2008 2:07 pm

When I've had floaters, it's either been due to gas or to too much fat in my diet. I never took VSL #3, so I can't help with that part of your question, sorry.
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Postby carrie » Sun Apr 06, 2008 3:39 pm

interesting that is what they say but I eat very little fat and gas well that certainly has increased but not to the degree that I would think it would changes things, I really don't eat to much fibre although gas could come from refined products also I suppose. I just never had the issues while on VSL#3 and I ALWAYS have them float now
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Postby maryinflorida » Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:45 pm

I remember reading that a lot of the weight in our feces is bacteria, so maybe now that your are not taking the VSL#3 you have less bacteria (and less weight) to get rid of. I think once our own intestinal flora is restored (4-6 weeks after antibiotics, if everything goes well), it's time to reduce the probiotics or they may cause bloating, gass, and other CDiff-like symptoms. I had that problem myself.
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Postby TheVike » Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:22 pm

Love it! :)))) ROFLMAO "pass" one on for me EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Postby Nancy1 » Mon Apr 07, 2008 10:55 pm

Rolling On the Floor Laughing My A** Off
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Postby carrie » Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:35 am

Well Roy I appreciate you taking the time to answer my wierd questions, I don't have anyone on this side of the world(well not in my house anyways) to ask strange questions since, sadly, observation is part of my world.
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Postby TheVike » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:43 am

NOW................that is disgusting that is why the MAKE a plunger!
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DITTO....

Postby TheVike » Wed Apr 09, 2008 11:08 am

disgusting you are sounding like an EXPERT in this field! :)
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