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I have started taking VSL#3 DS Prescription Strength after being off antibiotics for 2 months (had a yeast infection in my ears and stopped to clear yeast).
I had an appointment with my LLMD last week. After having a painful 2 months off antibiotics (joint pain, foot pain) my LLMD put me back on antibiotics; Biaxon (sp) and Mepron (this time the insurance cleared Mepron and VSL#3 DS!!).
Seeking advice or suggestions: Do I need to take more probiotics than the one packet of VHVSL#3 DS once a day? (I take it before I go to bed)
Seems a bit excessive to take more probiotics during the day (was taking Ultra Flora 50 billion last week in addition to the nightly VSL#3 and felt like it may be too much...stomas upset).
Feel a bit better after discontinuing the Ultra Flora for the past 2 days (I had no trouble with Ultra Flora before). However, fearful of getting another yeast infection!
Was discouraged to restart antibiotics again; but, feeling better since I did, joint pain almost gone, at least so far! I had been on multiple combinations of antibiotic for a bit more than a year.
Had all of my bloodwork redone to establish a new baseline (since it will be the first time I was tested without being on medication; cholesterol continued to rise during treatment).
Waiting for all blood work esults.
Any opinions will be most appreciated.
Warm regards, p.
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I take two packets a day and I'm not on antibiotics. If you were only prescribed one packet a day, then take 1/2 of it twice a day.
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VSL#3 DS has 900 billion cultures per packet I believe. Since your doctor knows your history, I would ask him/her if you need more than that.
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Thank you for your responses. I was prescribed 1 pkg per day. I like the idea of taking 1/2 twice a day; although find the taste nasty and once a day gets it over with!
I actually like the taste of Mepron! yikes!
best, p.
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I have been drinking it in water and just keep thinking this taste better than having yeast!!! p.
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Indeed!! I'll do anything to get rid of it.
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I add VSL to a protein drink, and I cannot taste it at all.
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quote:Originally posted by Sammi: VSL#3 DS has 900 billion cultures per packet I believe. Since your doctor knows your history, I would ask him/her if you need more than that.
Would taking more than 1 packet a day be overkill since it has 900 billion cultures per packet?
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This week I have tried adding in to a yogurt starter and making yogurt with it...not he prescritpion kind the other kind, my doctor isn't familiar with VSL#3 DS so she won't write it for me. So I am trying to grow my own VSL#3 to make it last longer...also taking other probitoics too. A mix of them.
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Careful with the yogurts and the artificial sweetners. If you can afford it buy organic these usually have a decent amount of natural cultures and are not as man made as the others.
I have heard good things about kefir also.
I take usually 1.5 packets a day and do well with that. Tried all sorts of other products that did not work as well.
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Do you guys know that homemade yogurt is super-easy to make? Plus you can make it out of organic milk, and it's about 4 times cheaper than organic yogurt.
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quote:Originally posted by Lymetoo: jennie.. you can take up to 3 packets a day. I take two all the time... have for the past 7 months.
I won't usually eat yogurt due to the sugar content, but I have some in my frig now... think I'll add the VSL to it next time!
Hi Lymetoo,
Appreciate the info...maybe I should take more.
I guess my question is can our bodies actually process that much VSL #3 DS since it is 900 billion cultures per packet?
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My doctor prescribed VSL #3 DS at my request and insurance is covering it. So far so good with it. Fuel: I know your doc would write you a prescription. Wonder if your insurance would cover it?
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