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Probiotics for yeast infection. Posted: 03-04-08 02:40am
I was told by my gyno to purchase
probiotics. I went to my local vitamin
shop and bought them in tablet form.
Someone told me that "good probiotics" are
the refrigerated type. I bought mine right
off the shelf and they were not in the
refrigerated section. I paid about 8
dollars for them and I take about 3 a day.
Did I buy the right ones? Can someone
please give me some insight?
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Georgia59
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Posted: 03-04-08 18:26pm
I have never tried probiotics, so I don't
really know. But when did you start them?
Do they seem to be working?
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Fairy*Godmother
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Hi Posted: 03-04-08 18:53pm
I take Primal Defense( from the Tree of
Life) They are in capsule form and I take
them everyday. You can buy them from
health Food store, or online. They are
quaranteed fresh and I can honestly say
make a world of difference. I have been
taking them for about 5 years now. I can
not tell you when I've had a clod/flu,
sore throat, or ahd to take anyhting for
regularity. Not sure about hte yeast
infection part, as I had one ONCE when I
was 19 from taking antibiotics.....I won't
ever do that again...If you ever take
antibiotics, replace the good bacteria
with probiotics! I believe in probiotics.
although a lot of people do not.......
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Shannashaine
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Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 87 Location: , United States
Probiotics. Posted: 03-05-08 01:58am
Well I started the probiotics 2 weeks ago.
I am currently working with my new gyno to
try to get rid of this vaginal yeast
infection I have. I have not noticed a
difference with the probiotics yet. I am
so afraid that this yeast infection has
done damage to my body. I like my new
gynecologist. She understands what I'm
going through and she actually listens to
what I have to say. So I'm trying to stay
strong and confident.
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antigone
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Posted: 03-05-08 02:12am
Most probiotics need to be refrigerated
because they are frozen live bacteria that
are part of the normal flora in our GI
tracts and in women in the vaginal canal.
Keeping them cold helps to stabilize them
and not lose potency. Mega Dophilous is a
powdered probiotic you can get. There are
many out there. I prefer Jarrow Formulas.
This company is very reputable and has
conducted many studies on vitamins and
supplements. If you go to their web site
you can call and talk to a nutritionist
about any products or questions.
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Fairy*Godmother
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Hi Posted: 03-05-08 12:51pm
I think from what I have read that eating
yogart daily, sometimes twcie a day can
help to balance out the ph. Not sure about
yeast infections, as I have only had it
occur the one time. I know I am extremly
lucky/blessed. What about acidophilus
supplements or lactobacillis supplements?
I do know the probiotics that i take have
boochooos of good "stuff" in them. And I
do keep it in hte refrig. as antigone
said. ALthough its not written on the
bottle someone from here once told me,
(back in 2003) to keep it refrigerated.
I've been coming to eHealth a long time!
Theres bound to be some other good advice
from friends here who have actaully gone
through what you are experiencing. Good
luck to you and hope you are better really
soon! Hugs!
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Shannashaine
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Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 87 Location: , United States
Re:probiotics for yeast infection. Posted: 03-06-08 00:58am
This is weird. I received an email today
that my orginal post :probiotics for yeast
infection was not within guidelines of
e-health forum. I do not understand what I
did wrong.
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Georgia59
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Posted: 03-06-08 02:12am
I can't remember if I reported something
or not.....
but your email should've explained it.
You can pm me with what the email said if
you want me to explain it, or pm "admin"
about what was wrong and they can tell
you.
