Probiotics

[spilled_milk]

My doctor has instructed me to start taking probiotic acidophilus pills (sorry if that was spelled wrong). I took the first one today. Does anybody have experience taking them? Were there any gastric side effects when you first started taking them?

[Janelle]

I've been taking them for months and experienced no side effects. I've never heard of anyone having side effects from them either, and don't see how they could cause side effects

[spilled_milk]

Good! Have you had any noticeable improvement in feeling better and healthier in your intestines?

[Janelle]

It wasn't something that happened over night, but over time I realize that I'm feeling better. Also, if I don't take them for a few days, I notice that I'll have more cramping, ect.

[mela]

I take them and they really help! They are also great for your immune system. My husband and 2 kids all got a cold and I was the only one not to get it. Even with both kids sneezing in my face!

[CrazyGirl1123]

I also have started taking them in hopes that it will help my stomach issues. Do most people with emetophobia have stomach/digestive issues?

[spilled_milk]

Yes, but I'm not sure why. It's kind of a chicken/egg situation, which came first? I know in my case the phobia came first, then the stomach issues. Another factor might be that the stomach is greatly affected by stress, and a lot of stomach problems do arise in stressful situations. And let's face it, we're all stressed a lot

[CrazyGirl1123]

Very true spilled_milk. My phobia came first as well and we know all too well what happens to our stomachs when panic strikes! Lol! and it makes everything worse! You're stressed out, you panic, your stomach starts freaking out and then all of a sudden, its like you're gonna die!

I have emetophobia, but emetophobia does not have me!

[mhartse]

I take sustinex tummies. They taste good and help!