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Sick from Probiotics

MOOO

By MOOO
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MOOO Apprentice
MOOO
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Does anyone get sick from taking probiotics? I know probiotics often cause temporary side effects as they are getting into your system like gas and bloating.  But has anyone experienced long-term negative effects from these?  I'm taking Align and have been since I was diagnosed but I'm wondering if it is actually making me sick.  Let me know!

Thanks!

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Ennis-TX Grand Master
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31 minutes ago, MOOO said:

Does anyone get sick from taking probiotics? I know probiotics often cause temporary side effects as they are getting into your system like gas and bloating.  But has anyone experienced long-term negative effects from these?  I'm taking Align and have been since I was diagnosed but I'm wondering if it is actually making me sick.  Let me know!

Thanks!

If you have leaky gut you have to wait for the junctures to tighten back up before using them, if you have a allergy to one of the strains or a intolerance you should avoid them, if your on a antibiotic it is going to keep killing them off with die off and causing gas,bloating, and could cause further complications.
Align is also highly suggested by doctors without consideration it contains dairy....my GI suggested it when I have whey allergies and lactose intolerance....I saw dairy and dreamed of the being married to the porcelain god....SO I found a alternative in Nature Way Fortify. and use it even to make homemade yogurt with nut milk.

squirmingitch Veteran
squirmingitch
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Culturelle makes a non dairy pro biotic.

cyclinglady Grand Master
cyclinglady
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Why do you need a probiotic?  Do you have something other than celiac disease?  Have you recently had a course of antibiotics and just want to help repopulate your colon?  Make an informed decision about their effectiveness  and make sure they are gluten free!  

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MOOO Apprentice
MOOO
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As far as I know I only have celiac disease.  I only take it because my GI told me I probably should.  I swear they are making me nauseous though! My GI says that they don't have that side effect so I was just curious if anyone else experienced this.  Either way I'm stopping them.  I have been taking them for 5 months and haven't noticed they help anything.  

cyclinglady Grand Master
cyclinglady
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Back in 2015, one celiac center tested 20 probiotics.  Half of them contained gluten!  No wonder celiac patients were not getting well.  

I think most companies have cleaned up their act, but I would stop and start up again once you feel better or find a certified gluten free probiotic.  Here is an article.  You can also find the study on PUB MED.  

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i know you are recovering from a glutening from a restaurant.  Best to stick to a safe diet of homemade soups and stews (anything mushy and easy to digest...even cooked fruit, like a baked apple).  Ditch supplements, unless you have some certified gluten free versions, consider digestive enzymes (again, play it super safe and stick to certified gluten-free until you recover ), take prescribed medications (making sure they are verified as containing no gluten ingredients), drink water and wait it out.  This is advice from a celiac and not a doctor!  It works for me.  Boring but safe.  

Take risks when you are feeling better.  

lisas11lisa Apprentice
lisas11lisa
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I only take a refrigerated Probiotic from a Health Food Store.(100B)...Most Probiotics sold on Walmart shelves are dead by the time u take them....I have never been glutened..Research every thing..ck all labels. 

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