how to ease into probiotics?

Hi All

I am doing my best trying to start probiotics which I've never done well with in the past (tried VSL and florastor). I recently started natures way primadophilus reuteri and I get gas and bloating. Should I try one every other night first? How long does it take to get used to them? I am doing fine on prednisone so far but wonder if that could be causing the bloating as well. I am in the middle of my second week of prednisone and am taking 35mg. The side effects haven't been too bad other than a bit trouble sleeping. It helped my UC by the 3rd day of starting 40mg.

Advice on easing into probiotics?

I've had lots of problems adjusting to various probiotics. Yes, they've all caused extreme gas for me as well as headaches and I got diarrhea from one (not much bloating though). From what I read, most say symptoms should go away in 3-4 days. It took me 3 weeks to get beyond the gas and headaches. But I do feel they are helping me now. You might try taking them every other day for awhile and/or a lower count or partial pill for awhile until your body adjusts.

Take it at bedtime.

q

Take at bedtime when your digestive tract is more quiet....and on an emptier stomach. An hour after your major meds. It's released in your small intestine, and will not affect any 5ASA meds.

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