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Topic: How can I help stomach problems as a result of antibiotics?

Osher
Junior Member
Member # 24457

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Hello,

I just recently started a combination of Biaxin and Plaquenil, and I have completed a week and a half so far. However, I've been getting a lot of stomach trouble from it. I've been getting diarrhea, bloating, gas, and pain. I am taking probiotics every day, in between my antibiotics.

Does anyone have any advice as to what would help me with my stomach issues as a result of the antibiotics? Is there any kind of food/herbs that can help? Also, how much probiotics should I take and at what time? Thanks.

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sixgoofykids
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Member # 11141

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I had to take VSL#3 (450 billion organisms) when I was on abx.

Fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kombucha and kefir can help.

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Dekrator48
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 18239

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I take 4 caps nightly of Ultimate Flora Critical Care (50 billion each).

Avoid all sugar, gluten, soy and dairy.

Increase probiotics until problem solved.

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pamoisondelune
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 11846

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Be sure to take milk thistle to protect your liver!

----Polly Polygonum
----or Nilufar Knotweed

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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Make sure you are taking them 2 hrs before or after the abx.

Follow a clean diet!!!!! Can't be said enough times!

No sugar, no white foods, no sugar-free junk candies or cookies, etc

Eat proteins and vegetables.. skip the starchy stuff.

and buy high quality probiotics... I like Theralac www.theralac.com or Body Biotics @ www.upwardquest.com

I just ordered my BB!!

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RDaywillcome
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 21454

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Maybe not take them?

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lymebytes
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I take Jarrow saccharomyces boulardii and Natures Way Primadophilus optima all 2 hours after my last dose of abx in the eve before bedtime so it has all night to work.

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RZR
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Member # 20953

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Others here have recommended Carafate. I have not tried it yet, but plan on getting it this week.

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