probiotic use

[jordan93401]

I am 19; have had stomach issues for over 2 years. I have had blood tests to check for celiac disease and ulcer-both negative. My white blood count has been low for the whole time (maybe genetic, maybe because of a problem). Also I have some signs of yeast issues (cuts on side of mouth/ amenorrhea and constant thrush as a baby). My doctor suggests now having a colon biopsy. I keep reading about taking probiotics as a cure all for all the things I have. Is there a negative to taking the probiotics for a couple of months before signing up for a colon biopsy?

[gymdandee]

Yogurt isn't good! most store bought yogurt is heavily pasteurized, killing off the helpful bacteria. And those yogurts with “live cultures” that you eat do contain bacteria, but your stomach acid may kill off the bacteria before it makes it to your small intestine, but not always.

[Angebelle]

The explanation on dysbiosis above is a great one!  I also suffer from this and probiotics, kefir milk, and good ol' yogurt have all helped to alleviate the symptoms, without negative side effects - all positive.  I hope you find relief soon!

[gymdandee]

Tens of millions of people suffer from “dysbiosis” and don’t even know it. You may be one of them.  dysbiosis is one of the most common disorders of the digestive system where the balance of good bacteria versus harmful (pathogenic) bacteria in the colon is disrupted.
This same disorder has been linked with a number of problems seemingly unrelated, including chronic indigestion, bloating, gas, alternating constipation and diarrhea, yeast infections, jock-like itches and other skin rashes, gingivitis, halitosis (bad breath), bladder
infections, immune problems and even cancer, especially of the colon and breast.
Your body needs bacteria, especially good types. The good types of bacteria are called “probiotics” and they include Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, E. Coli, and Acidophilus. They
perform a vital function — they fight the bad bacteria like pathogenic (harmful) E. coli species and other killer germs Your intestines crave these good bacteria. Within your digestive tract, there is a constant battle being waged between the good bacteria sometimes called your intestinal flora  and the bad bacteria, which you take in through your mouth from food, liquids, and other human contact.
many times doctors contribute to this malady by over prescribing antibiotics that kill off the good bacteria. Go to a health food store and buy Theralac brand probiotic follow the directions on the bottle. You can take this every day.