Probiotics and antibiotics
Discussion
Has anyone used probiotics to help with long(ish) term antibiotic use?
I had to stop taking my antibiotics a week ago as my stomach started to swell and get hot. The problem is I need to take them to keep an infection at bay. Stopping has got my stomach back to good health but I want to try them again. I'll be taking them with meals this time (no preference for full or empty stomach in patient information leaflet) but I want to top my gut bacteria up as well.
I was planning to get some probiotic drinks from Lidl but I'm struggling to find info on which cultures are in their drinks. Yakkult seems to contain Lactobacillus which is supposed to help alleviate the symptoms.
ETA I can ring the consultant's secretary for formal advice but I don't want to bother him unnecessarily.
I had to stop taking my antibiotics a week ago as my stomach started to swell and get hot. The problem is I need to take them to keep an infection at bay. Stopping has got my stomach back to good health but I want to try them again. I'll be taking them with meals this time (no preference for full or empty stomach in patient information leaflet) but I want to top my gut bacteria up as well.
I was planning to get some probiotic drinks from Lidl but I'm struggling to find info on which cultures are in their drinks. Yakkult seems to contain Lactobacillus which is supposed to help alleviate the symptoms.
ETA I can ring the consultant's secretary for formal advice but I don't want to bother him unnecessarily.
Edited by WinstonWolf on Wednesday 20th February 09:11
GregK2 said:
I use Bio-Kult capsules bought from Amazon. Seems to contain many more strains than you will get from the drinks.
Six minutes, thank you 
They seem to tick all my boxes, no need for refrigerating and I can keep them in my 'ear care bag' along with my tablets and drops. It'll work out cheaper and less calorific than the drinks too.
Gotta be worth a try
This looks good and it has a high number (2 billion) per capsule. https://amzn.to/2Xe6WfG
Hoofy said:
This looks good and it has a high number (2 billion) per capsule. https://amzn.to/2Xe6WfG
I've ordered some, I'll check the patient information leaflet for optimum timing and give them a whirl.WinstonWolf said:
Hoofy said:
This looks good and it has a high number (2 billion) per capsule. https://amzn.to/2Xe6WfG
I've ordered some, I'll check the patient information leaflet for optimum timing and give them a whirl.https://www.prebiotin.com/foods-containing-prebiot...
The obvious ones are onions, leaks and bananas. Your gut bacteria is going to have a party. Best not to go for an interview or date during this time as you might let out a few stinkers.
Hoofy said:
WinstonWolf said:
Hoofy said:
This looks good and it has a high number (2 billion) per capsule. https://amzn.to/2Xe6WfG
I've ordered some, I'll check the patient information leaflet for optimum timing and give them a whirl.https://www.prebiotin.com/foods-containing-prebiot...
The obvious ones are onions, leaks and bananas. Your gut bacteria is going to have a party. Best not to go for an interview or date during this time as you might let out a few stinkers.
MinuteMan said:
Kefir is very good for gut health. It's a fermented milk drink which is very popular in Eastern Europe. Can be found in Tesco (avoid the flavoured/Tesco brand versions, and get the Polish one) and in most Polish/Eastern European shops.
I'll keep a look out for it, I'm often in Tesco and "every little helps" (sorry)mcelliott said:
I started taking pro biotics roughly this time last year, after a course of antibiotics had given me the most chronic stomach problems. I use Microbiome Formula - Once Daily Men's - 50 billion. Very, very effective, no problems since.
Glad it worked for you I'll try those if the ones I've ordered don't work as unfortunately I might be on antibiotics for a few months.gregs656 said:
How strange, I was coming on here to ask about this today - I did a course of antibiotics last October and I just haven't been right since.
I will give them a go.
How spooky I will give them a go.
I bought some Activia yoghurt while waiting for the supplements to arrive tomorrow, it settled the fizzing sensation quite quickly.
I’m using the bioglan ultimate flora just now
https://bioglan.co.uk/products/digestive-health/ul...
As well as much variety of raw / fermented foods as I can
Trying to push the diet that way
https://bioglan.co.uk/products/digestive-health/ul...
As well as much variety of raw / fermented foods as I can
Trying to push the diet that way
WinstonWolf said:
How spooky
I bought some Activia yoghurt while waiting for the supplements to arrive tomorrow, it settled the fizzing sensation quite quickly.
I sympathise with you as it is a nasty side effect of antibiotics. I bought some Activia yoghurt while waiting for the supplements to arrive tomorrow, it settled the fizzing sensation quite quickly.
I don't feel like I am that far off being sorted, but it has been frustrating be so maybe some probiotics will take me over the line.
I take bio-kult prior to travelling and it seems to help protect against traveller's diarrhoea. I also take inulin daily to add to my soluble fermentable fibre. Go easy at first, 'cause you can get a bit ... gassy!
There is a reasonable amount of evidence for taking pro-biotics. Best for gut health is eating a diet with lots of veg in various colours.
Good podcast on BJSM
http://feeds.bmj.com/~r/bjsm/podcasts/~3/eVwBb0pGc...
There is a reasonable amount of evidence for taking pro-biotics. Best for gut health is eating a diet with lots of veg in various colours.
Good podcast on BJSM
http://feeds.bmj.com/~r/bjsm/podcasts/~3/eVwBb0pGc...
gregs656 said:
WinstonWolf said:
How spooky
I bought some Activia yoghurt while waiting for the supplements to arrive tomorrow, it settled the fizzing sensation quite quickly.
I sympathise with you as it is a nasty side effect of antibiotics. I bought some Activia yoghurt while waiting for the supplements to arrive tomorrow, it settled the fizzing sensation quite quickly.
I don't feel like I am that far off being sorted, but it has been frustrating be so maybe some probiotics will take me over the line.
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