IBS/Antibiotics/Immodium

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~Hello All~

I have read some of the posts about IBS issues, and yeast issues.

Someone might have already said these things, but if not I thought

they were worth mentioning. If I already did, blame it on the fog.

IBS and Immodium. Lots of IBS symptoms can be brought on by stress

and antibiotics. There is a product on the market that was

recommended by my gastroenterologist. It is called Flora Q. It

replaces the natural flora and bacteria in the intestines. My mom

has had a huge problem with this and has taken the supplement and it

has decreased her IBS/Loose BM issues.

You might have to ask behind the pharmacy counter as it is not a big

seller right now. I also suggest for those of us doomed to munching

a lot of Immodium to check Costco if you have one, or Sams club.

Costco has a HUGE box really inexpensively. I have been pleased with

it. I was paying a lot more at the local pharmacy.

Yeast....I have had issues with this all my adult life. I have found

that the Diflucan pill really helps, but has to be taken in rounds of

three about three days apart. Of course your physician really needs

to inform you about any side effects that it can cause. I also get

thrush of all things! My Dr. said no way, but cultured it to make me

happy. He was shocked when it came back positive.

On a stranger note, if you fight and fight the yeast issue, you need

to look if you have a partner who you are intimate with. If my hubby

in the summer gets a touch of jock itch he has to be treated at the

same time or we just pass it back and forth. It can be difficult for

both of you to get rid of it. Even a nice snuggle is enough to pass

it on for me.

(Now you can imagine me with my can yelling hands up Mr.) LOL!

Blessings! Barbara