Experiencing Severe Diarrhea After Taking Pre/Probiotics Post-Antibiotics
User discusses severe diarrhea after stopping antibiotics and continuing pre/probiotics. Assistant explains possible causes related to gastrointestinal adjustments and suggests consulting a healthcare provider for further advice.
Pre/Probiotics stomach issues ???
So i was taking antibiotics for several things, literally two separate pills and a shot but all antibiotics so naturally my doctor told me to take pre/probiotics. So i did that, got the Olly brand or something from walmart. I was fine through the course of antibiotics and whole time I was taking the pre/probiotics. I kept taking the pre/probiotics for maybe three days after just in case i don’t know. Now to put it simply i have niagara falls coming out my ass. Like i can’t even risk a fart at this point bad. Every 20-30 minutes. Is this because of these pre/probiotics ????? I haven’t taken them in maybe 2 days out of fear 😭
Probiotics can sometimes cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, especially when you first start taking them1. This can be due to the body's adjustment to the new balance of bacteria in your gut. Some probiotics, particularly those containing Lactobacillus GG (LGG) and Saccharomyces boulardii, have been shown to help with antibiotic-associated diarrhea, but they can still cause an upset stomach in some individuals2.
It sounds like your symptoms began after you stopped taking the antibiotics and continued taking the probiotics for a few days. This timing could suggest your body's reaction to both the cessation of antibiotics and the continued intake of probiotics. Since you mentioned you stopped taking them out of fear and the symptoms are severe, it might be wise to consult your healthcare provider for further advice.
Let me know if you need product recommendations for specific types of probiotics or any other information!
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