colostrum

[beth22]

My ID doctor recommended using bovine colostrum for my PI-IBS symptoms. These are some type of antibodies from cows. I looked it up and yes, it is used to treat various gastro problems, but there are different types and I'm not sure which to get. Before I get any, I was wondering if anyone has tried this, if it was helpful, and if there were any side effects. Since it is derived from milk, I don't know if I can even use it, but I am willing to give it a try. He said I could get it at the health food store. Does anyone know anything about this stuff?

[Vikingjeff28]

Wow, never heard of it. Let us know once you get it and if it helps.

[beth22]

There is an article posted by Bobbie in Media reports May 1, 2007 called C difficlile can be halted by natural bovine colostrum supplement.

If you type colostrum into search, you should be able to find it.

[beth22]

I found the link to the article mentioned above:

http://www.responsesource.com/releases/ ... 99&hilite=

[Mommy23]

Beth,
I also found this old thread discussion. I would be interested in learning more, seems like it may be helpful.
http://cdiffsupport.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=201

[beth22]

Interesting. I went to the Vitamin Shoppe and bought one by Symbiotics that is supposed to be suitable for people with a lactose-free diet. Hope it helps. I'm not having very good days. Am two weeks post meds.

[Brittany]

Hi Beth, just wondering how the bovine colostrum is working for you so far? Please update us when you get a chance.

[beth22]

I bought it and it is still sitting on my shelf. I wanted to wait until my intestines settled down a bit, but that did not happen. Yesterday I started back on vanco and feel better today, so I will try the colostrum this weekend.