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.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
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.
Posted by Sammi (Member # 110) on :
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.
Posted by piper (Member # 25946) on :
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.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Yeah, it doesn't taste all that great! I don't mix it with anything but water due to the yeast issues.
1/2 packet doesn't taste as bad as a whole one .. Posted by piper (Member # 25946) on :
Thanks Lymetoo.
I have been drinking it in water and just keep thinking this taste better than having yeast!!! p.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Indeed!! I'll do anything to get rid of it.
Posted by Sammi (Member # 110) on :
I add VSL to a protein drink, and I cannot taste it at all.
Posted by jennie46 (Member # 20953) on :
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?
Posted by jenn (Member # 21687) on :
Mix it in with yogart!
Posted by Igor's mom (Member # 29191) on :
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.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
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!
Posted by jenn (Member # 21687) on :
The lowest sugar yogart that i've been able to find that tastes good is Dannon lite and fit. ONly 11 grams sugar.
I buy Blue Bunny Light .. 7-8 grams of sugar.. but it has Splenda too.
I don't buy it all the time .. just when I need a sugar fix. Posted by Geet3721 (Member # 15751) on :
I take VSL twice a day at least 2 hours after Antibiotics, and with it I take a theralac and Nystatin per my LLMD. :-)
Posted by Fuel1212 (Member # 29312) on :
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.
Posted by James1979 (Member # 31926) on :
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.
Posted by jennie46 (Member # 20953) on :
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?
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I don't know.. I would think 3 would be excessive.
Posted by Fuel1212 (Member # 29312) on :
James ... would you mind PM recipe?
Posted by James1979 (Member # 31926) on :
Feel free to PM me if you have any questions! Posted by Fuel1212 (Member # 29312) on :
James... many thanks buddy
Posted by ktkdommer (Member # 29020) on :
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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I'll do anything to get rid of it.