Bloating? Did this cause stomach bloating in anyone else? I'm on my 25th day of taking these. I am thrilled to report that the supplements has greatly helped my BV/yeast situation. However, my stomach is bloated to the point of being uncomfortable. I took a dollar store pregnancy test (just in case) and that was negative. I have heard probiotics might cause bloating, but it should subside soon? Bloating? Did this cause stomach bloating in anyone else? I'm on my 25th day of taking these. I am thrilled to report that the supplements has greatly helped my BV/yeast situation. However, my... » Read More Bloating? Did this cause stomach bloating in anyone else? I'm on my 25th day of taking these. I am thrilled to report that the supplements has greatly helped my BV/yeast situation. However, my stomach is bloated to the point of being uncomfortable. I took a dollar store pregnancy test (just in case) and that was negative. I have heard probiotics might cause bloating, but it should subside soon? « Show Less
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Yes! Thank you! I had the same problem and stopped taking them within a week. I was painfully bloated to the point that my clothes barely fit. I don
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Many times the bloating is caused by pathogenic bacteria/yeasts dying off as the probiotic restores flora to a normal balance. The bloating will wane and should be gone within 30 days of use.
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Have you thought that maybe you are lactose intolerant? The ingredients in this (all lactobacillus basically) are lactose. I am lactose intolerant and took this for the first time today and it really bothered me too! I took it with food and it was horrible, but I took it again on an empty stomach and it was better, maybe you can try that.
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No, and it kept me perfectly regular. I know that eating carbs cause excessive gas. I never get sick when I take these. They are the only brand I can find that guarantees the bacteria are alive until the exp. on the bottle, instead of when they leave the manufacture. I highly recommend this brand of probiotic.
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That i dont know the answer for Deborah but my stomach has been so much better since i started using triple probiotic. Its been so good that taking the pill daily is easy for me to remember. If i want a healthy stomach and bowel movements i take my pill. Its as easy as that for me.
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It's not acidic for me. I however find this company products to be very friendly to my stomach. Try a small amount for surety. Sorry I can't be of more help. Wish you well. And remember to drink a lot of water when taking any supplements otherwise it might affect your stomach.
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It did for me, but I have only used it for one incidence that I cannot guarantee was BV. It seemed like it was, but it could have been a very strange yeast infection...possibly...though I am pretty sure it wasn't. Of course, BV symptoms could be caused by a really bad STD type bacteria, too. I highly doubt it would be of any use for that. I tried this product for what I believe was BV because it has prebiotic. Prebiotics have been shown to be effective vaginally for BV. It did work, quickly, for me. Symptoms were gone completely in several uses. I kept using weekly for the next two weeks. Symptoms never came back and I used no other treatments. So??
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Sorry to take so long. I have Kyo-Dophilus probiotic & it is great. The manufacture is Wakunga but their website is listed on the bottle as kyolic.com. Maybe the company changed it's name or merged at some point. I have only been taking it about 7 months. Hope this helps!
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Hi Marilynn Sue Klopp,Diarrhea is not a common side effect of supplementation with curcumin. For those who typically experience intestinal discomfort, we recommend taking curcumin following meals in divided doses. Begin with 1 capsule per day following meals and increase to 3 capsules per day (separately) until your body adjusts. With any form of supplementation, we recommend you consult with your health care provider. Hope this helps answer your question, and if you have any other questions you can reach us by responding to this comment thread or by email at amazon@vivalabs.com.BesaRegistered NutritionistViva Labs Hi Marilynn Sue Klopp,Diarrhea is not a common side effect of supplementation with curcumin. For those who typically experience intestinal discomfort, we recommend taking curcumin following meals in divided doses. Begin with 1 capsule per day following meals and increase to 3 capsules per day (separately) until your body adjusts. With any form of supplementation, we recommend you consult with your health care provider. Hope this helps answer your question, and if you have any other questions you can reach us by responding to this comment thread or by email at... » Read More Hi Marilynn Sue Klopp,Diarrhea is not a common side effect of supplementation with curcumin. For those who typically experience intestinal discomfort, we recommend taking curcumin following meals in divided doses. Begin with 1 capsule per day following meals and increase to 3 capsules per day (separately) until your body adjusts. With any form of supplementation, we recommend you consult with your health care provider. Hope this helps answer your question, and if you have any other questions you can reach us by responding to this comment thread or by email at amazon@vivalabs.com.BesaRegistered NutritionistViva Labs « Show Less
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they are not as big as some, but are a bit bigger then I would like them to be...one thing that really helps me get my supplements down (I too have a hard time sometimes with pills they stick), but first swallow some liquid, then put capsule in your mouth put in more liquid swish it enough that capsule is wet and then look down when you swallow as capsule pop up in the water where as tablets sink...this will help it go up, over and down your throat then of course finish with more liquid...hope this helps! This is a great product though really helps with gas, bloat and inability to digest food...:) they are not as big as some, but are a bit bigger then I would like them to be...one thing that really helps me get my supplements down (I too have a hard time sometimes with pills they stick), but first swallow some liquid, then put capsule in your mouth put in more liquid swish it enough that capsule is wet and then look down when you swallow as capsule pop up in the water where as tablets sink...this will help it go up, over and down your throat then of course finish with more liquid...hope this helps! This is a great product though really helps with gas, bloat and inability to digest... » Read More they are not as big as some, but are a bit bigger then I would like them to be...one thing that really helps me get my supplements down (I too have a hard time sometimes with pills they stick), but first swallow some liquid, then put capsule in your mouth put in more liquid swish it enough that capsule is wet and then look down when you swallow as capsule pop up in the water where as tablets sink...this will help it go up, over and down your throat then of course finish with more liquid...hope this helps! This is a great product though really helps with gas, bloat and inability to digest food...:) « Show Less
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I'm not sure specifically but that's an interesting question because I am trying to avoid wheat and was using this but still seemed to have some bloating, maybe that was it.
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According to the description on the box, Align has some special probiotics that no other company has. However I don't know if this really makes a difference or not. Probably you can ask the pharmacist, & he will give you his opinion. I've been using Align for a few years & it has helped me, but it takes a few months til your stomach improves. I think I did ask the cvs pharmacist & she recomended Alighn. However I ran out & am using another brand & am feeling fine.
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It's a vaginal suppository...I have a question for sal.... You said BV returns because of meds you are on... I cannot figure out what is causing my BV, but I am on meds, an antidepressant and stimulant... Could these be causing this problem? Are you on similar meds?
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Just found this - hope it shows up for you - I was diagnosed with Crohn's 35 years ago, managed after allopathic treatment to be symptome free for 30+ years, then had recurrence last year - this time diagnosed after colonoscopy, as moderate Ulcerative Colitis. Chose not to go traditional treatment - expensive drugs, bad side effects, instead altered diet (no gluten, or dairy) and did intensive VSL #3 for 6 weeks, according to their protocol. Symptoms subsided within 10 days and I continued for full six weeks, then went on maintenance dose - one alternate probiotic (RAW for Women)morning and one dose VSL#3 evening. Now loosely adhere to no dairy, no gluten ( eat some cheese, occasional flour and milk based sauce, tortilla wrap instead of bread when desiring a sandwich). Good book for vitamin supplements (lots of ant-inflammatory ones) is the Healthy Gut Workbook -Sierpina. Taking Glutamine,alpha lipoic, I've been doing very well, maintaining weight, normal busy life, no symptoms (now 70 years old, 35 when first diagnosed.) I use powder form mixed w/ rice milk or apple sauce. Think key was intensive replenishing of gut bacteria at beginning, diet, and maintenance. Good luck - you probably already had a response.
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depends on the seller. ive begun a list for myself so I know who to buy from and who not to. even though klaire labs states in the insert that it can go without being refrigerated, that it just decreases the strength after 3 months --i still dont want to take the chance bc who knows how long it sits on the shelf before being shipped out. PLUS so expensive why take the chance! (ALWAYS TEST PROBIOTICS WHEN THEY COME. GOOGLE HOW TO TEST PROBIOTICS. THE FIRST LINK IS THE ONE I USE WITH SUCCESS) ---sellers I wont buy from are "happy,smart,&cute" and "SHOPnSEND" --they do not shop with any cold pack or ice.i contacted happy and they said its fine and sent copy of klaire labs insert. they could not have been a nicer company to work with BUT I stopped buying from those two (even though product was alive) I only purchase from places that care more for the quality. sellers that DO ship with ice every time and ive had GREAT success with is "bon vivant essentials"---they sell on here quite frequently and seem to be the cheapest so I normally hold out for when they are selling on here with klaire labs bc I know they send with ice hope this helps. will try to update as my list grows. also know you can return if no ice and if test dead!
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Funny you ask me this today. I took baby to chiropractor & he explained that this powder probiotic was useless. My son still has issues going poop. Well a dry, warm, powdered probiotic is dead. We have to give them live probiotic. The one kept in the fridge. Don't bother getting this. Get something alive & kept in the freezer. This is garbage. . Hope this helps.
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Barb...I really don't remember. It has been a while since I took them. I don't think they did anything positive or negative for me so I never got any more of them. Sorry I was unable to answer your question. As with Dianne (see below) I also take Primal Defense (oh..that answers the question) probiotics. I have found that Enzymatica's Digest Gold works very well for me, has an excellent reputation and is a lot less expensive. I am in my 70s and this digestive stuff is important. I wish you well, Andie
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It did for me, but I have only used it for one incidence that I cannot guarantee was BV. It seemed like it was, but it could have been a very strange yeast infection...possibly...though I am pretty sure it wasn't. Of course, BV symptoms could be caused by a really bad STD type bacteria, too. I highly doubt it would be of any use for that. I tried this product for what I believe was BV because it has prebiotic. Prebiotics have been shown to be effective vaginally for BV. It did work, quickly, for me. Symptoms were gone completely in several uses. I kept using weekly for the next two weeks. Symptoms never came back and I used no other treatments. So?? It did for me, but I have only used it for one incidence that I cannot guarantee was BV. It seemed like it was, but it could have been a very strange yeast infection...possibly...though I am pretty sure it wasn't. Of course, BV symptoms could be caused by a really bad STD type bacteria, too. I highly doubt it would be of any use for that. I tried this product for what I believe was BV because it has prebiotic. Prebiotics have been shown to be effective vaginally for BV. It did work, quickly, for me. Symptoms were gone completely in several uses. I kept using weekly for the next two weeks.... » Read More It did for me, but I have only used it for one incidence that I cannot guarantee was BV. It seemed like it was, but it could have been a very strange yeast infection...possibly...though I am pretty sure it wasn't. Of course, BV symptoms could be caused by a really bad STD type bacteria, too. I highly doubt it would be of any use for that. I tried this product for what I believe was BV because it has prebiotic. Prebiotics have been shown to be effective vaginally for BV. It did work, quickly, for me. Symptoms were gone completely in several uses. I kept using weekly for the next two weeks. Symptoms never came back and I used no other treatments. So?? « Show Less
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Sorry, I'm currently out of this product and am trying another probiotic. It may be a very helpful product for some but with my digestive issues, it didn't seem to make a difference. You can most likely google it to see the exact ingredients.