After fighting with Pouchitis for a couple of years I finally got to see a GI who put me on Cipro 1000 Mg a day for 6 weeks.

He then prescribed VSL #3. Now I have a new problem since taking the VSL. I am very constipated which results in some pain and a lot of pressure and urgency with poor results (if you know what I mean).

1. Will VSL cause this?
2. Is it safe to use a mild laxitive or a suppository?, and;
3. Is what I am experiencing just another form of Pouchitis?

i've been taking 3 vsl#3 a day and it can cause gas pains...i take it with immodium to slow things down recently...

it might just be gas because a lot of people complain about vsl#3 causing gas. Try reducing your VSL#3 a little and see if it helps.