I have a B.S. in Nutrition and was diagnosed in 1996.
I find on the whole that the majority of the people I speak with are helped by a probiotic. I take both Lactobacillus (commonly sold as Acidophilus) and Align. I have a wonderful, nutritionally conscious GI who started me on Align about a year ago, and it has made a tremendous difference in my overall regularity. Align has been specifically researched by GIs to target the postive bacteria needed in the intestinal lining, and I really recommend to anyone with chronic stomach upset. My father has IBS and has seen improvements in his symptoms with Alighn.
On a side note, I have to say be careful with dietary information. I'm thrilled for John that increasing dietary fiber and whole grains has been helpful, but it was detrimental to me (even without intestinal blockage). Remember, Crohn's is an immensely versatile disease that affects all of us differently. To quote my GI, for some people, whole grains are like "rubbing sandpaper on an open wound." If you find that whole grain fibers aggravate your system, focus on soluble fibers- such as found in oats and beans, and limit insoluble fibers, which are mostly found in raw vegetables. Eating fruits and veggies raw is not an option for me, so cooking them improves my tolerance. Citrucel is another easy way to add more dietary soluble fiber if food sources are not an option.
Jul 14, 2010
Probiotics (Primal Defense and Kefir) by: John
Hello,
I have had crohne's since 1973. I have had three operations to remove 10 feet of small intestine in three operations 1973, 1988, and 2005 due to blockage from crohn's. Three years ago I found Dr. Jordan Rubin N.M.D book "Patient Heal Thyself". I changed my diet like Dr. Rubin suggested and started taking probiotic (Primal Defense). About two years after that I read parts of "Patient Heal Thyself" and found that Dr. Rubin was also taking Kefir, which helped him to turn the corner and live. Kefir has been a God Send for me. I no longer see a gastrointerologist since I have changed my diet, take Primal Defense, and cultivate my own kifer (vey easy)
Diet: eat mostly whole foods (vegestables, fruit, and fiber. ONLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE INTESTINAL BLOCKAGE
Diet: Stop eating all the simple sugars. Sugars only feed bad bacteria in the intestine. Probiotices (lactobacillus and many others are the good bacteria in your digestive system.
Mental: Learn to control the stress in your life. Stress produces adrinalin which only aggravates your Crohnes.
Exercise hard at least three times.
Good Luck and Please read "Patient Heal Thyself"
God Bless
May 06, 2010
Probiotics by: Anonymous
My doctor has me take Align.
Mar 25, 2010
Probiotics by: Anonymous
Just had an appointment with dietition today. She recommended VSL 3. Apparently there have been many studies done on this probiotic. I had never heard of it. My gastro had me on Florstor but I had quit taking it as I didn't see a benefit.
Mar 13, 2010
Probiotics for Crohn's? by: M-M
I think so. I was dxd with serious systemic Crohn's ileocolitis 14 years ago. I had my last big flare 6 years ago. I take Primal Defense and fructo-oligo saccharides (Solaray FOS). I think these have everything to do with long remission.
