Hi guys, my GI wants me to go on a maintenance dose of VSL#3 DS (and I'm pretty amenable to it as well -- I know it's of questionable value for chronic pouchitis but there are studies that show it delays the onset of first pouchitis post takedown). Anyway --
I've started taking 1/2 packet in water in the morning, usually after breakfast. I have noticed a definite increase in bloating/gas since starting, and no other noticeable changes good or bad. Should I stay at 1/2 packet until the gas and bloating calm down, and then maybe increase? How long would you wait to adapt before giving up? Is there anything else special I can do, e.g. taking at a different time, with food instead of water, etc? Any tips appreciated!
I've started taking 1/2 packet in water in the morning, usually after breakfast. I have noticed a definite increase in bloating/gas since starting, and no other noticeable changes good or bad. Should I stay at 1/2 packet until the gas and bloating calm down, and then maybe increase? How long would you wait to adapt before giving up? Is there anything else special I can do, e.g. taking at a different time, with food instead of water, etc? Any tips appreciated!