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Alex123

Posts: 8
From: Devon
Registered: 01-May-2004

Probiotics
Posted: 02-Dec-2006 22:08

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Hi there

Does anyone use Probiotic drinks/yoghurts etc when they are on IV's?

Is it recommended that you drink them in order to prevent Candida infections in Gastrostomy sites?

Just wondering what other people do

Alex

Darling

Posts: 731
From: Here
Registered: 06-Feb-2004

Re: Probiotics
Posted: 02-Dec-2006 22:33

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Which one to take depends on what you want it for.

I have two Yakults a day because my long term IVs strip out all the nice friendly happy bacteria. Activia & Actimel don't do the job in my case.

My dietitian went through it with me

ladybird

Posts: 227
From: Northants
Registered: 05-Nov-2006

Re: Probiotics
Posted: 03-Dec-2006 07:25

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I give Ocean Solgar's Acidophilus as it was too much hassle finding the right yoghurts (many are a con imho) so I went for the real stuff! Works a treat too, we definately notice the difference if we forget to give it to him for a few days

sally 1

Posts: 128
From: oldham
Registered: 09-Nov-2006

Re: Probiotics
Posted: 03-Dec-2006 12:34

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Tom has just started on them after a ew weeks of ghastly guts syndrome! He is feeling somewhat better so maybe....

sal

annemac101

Posts: 28
From: glasgow
Registered: 12-Feb-2004

Re: Probiotics
Posted: 03-Dec-2006 14:53

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I started taking acidophilus tabs just before taking my ivs and so far I haven't had trush so heres hoping.

lulahell

Posts: 71
Registered: 05-Nov-2006

Re: Probiotics
Posted: 03-Dec-2006 16:06

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I take the munch bunch drinky plus yoghurt after each dose of IV's apart from the morning corse thats just to early for me lol. It taste of strawberry so no disgusting after taste

and its probiotic aswell.

Alex123

Posts: 8
From: Devon
Registered: 01-May-2004

Re: Probiotics
Posted: 03-Dec-2006 19:26

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Thanks for all your advice, i think i'll give some a try

Alex

Emma S

Posts: 59
From: Battle, East Sussex
Registered: 06-Nov-2006

Re: Probiotics
Posted: 03-Dec-2006 19:33

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Jasmine takes Lamberts Acidophilus extra every day, and she hasnt had the gripes since taking them, and her poos arnt as horrid on any antibiotics
emma

Sweetpea

Posts: 83
From: Scotland
Registered: 09-Nov-2006

Re: Probiotics
Posted: 04-Dec-2006 22:26

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I found this post really helpful. Ive just had 6 weeks of IV's (finished 2 weeks ago) and still having problems with my tummy.

I bought "Potent Acidophilus" (from Holland and Barrett), so will see how it goes. How long before you noticed a difference with them?

Thanks

ladybird

Posts: 227
From: Northants
Registered: 05-Nov-2006

Re: Probiotics
Posted: 05-Dec-2006 07:34

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Shouldn't take long to notice a difference, but you'll notice it more when you stop taking it - if you catch my drift

. Not sure how beneficial anything is from H&B either, give them a go and if not then try something else. We notice the difference between brands - Solgar being the most effective for Ocean, although haven't tried the Lamberts ones Emma recommends. Might give that one a go next.

FiC

Posts: 337
From: North of Aberdeen
Registered: 09-Feb-2004

Re: Probiotics
Posted: 05-Dec-2006 10:16

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Sweetpea you may notice within a couple of days - I know i do. I get ones from Napiers Herbal place in Edinburgh / internet, as they don't have to be kept in the fridge.

http://shop.napiers.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=27_48&products_id=93

Holland and Barrett ones are also OK (the strong ones) but have to be refirgerated which makes them less convenient.

I swear by them, IVs or not.