I don't think I was given NO, but I can find out. I have a feeling it was the Amoxicillin or combination of that and anesthesia that set it off. I don't recall having bowel issues afterwards. So just start eating Kefir products? I was taking the pearl probiotic months ago. Maybe I should start those up again.

Yes, do find out...

Lifeway Kefir is very good...tastes delicious and is not expensive.
It has 12 live strains in it. It is in many stores now...even Costco.

A supplement form that is also good is this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I found it on a review page that listed the top 10 probiotics.

MRS. D.....I think I remember reading awhile ago that probiotics in capsule form need to be refrigerated? I get mine from a pharmacy in town which are kept refrigerated. and are quite expensive. That is why I have refrained from buying them online.

I read that they need to be refrigerated once opened. That they lose potency once it is exposed to moisture. I ordered the one from above and also garden of life ultra. I'm gonna start with 25 billion a day and gradually move up.

Does anyone know if natural anti-fungals like coconut oil will kill the good bacteria as well?

The ones I had delivered did not have a refrigerate on them.
But they were delivered very cold...and went into my frig.

I believe they now pack probiotics under nitrogen, so they go
dormant but remain alive. Some very upscale ones now online don't come refrigerated either.

http://www.swansonvitamins.com/blog/...-of-probiotics

These don't.


http://www.amazon.com/Jarrow-Formula.../dp/B0013OUKTS


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Well im still waiting for the MRI results. Had a brain and cervical spine done. I will see my neuro tomorrow.

After doing tons of research and trying to figure out this puzzle, i'm wondering if my condition is caused by leaky gut and/or candida overgrowth. Here is my hypothesis. After my wisdom teeth surgery, I was put on a 10 day course of amoxicillin. Simultaneously I was on 800 mg ibuprofen around the clock for 5 of those days. This wreaked havoc on my intestinal health and permeability, allowing toxins, indigested foods, etc to enter my bloodstream. Meanwhile the antibiotics killed all the good bacteria, allowing candida to take over. My immune system then attacks these intruders in my blood stream causing inflammation. The only thing is that I don't have any digestive issues. I do feel/hear some stomach churning but that's it. Regular bowels, no stomach aches, gas, etc. I've been eating as cleanly as possible. Only carbs are sweet potatoes and some fruit. Mostly meat and veggies. No gluten. Only dairy is eggs and kefir. I'm also taking about 50 billion probiotic units daily. Does this sound plausible?

If you suspect Candida.... taking thiamine or the Benfotiamine is also helpful. This helps metabolize away the excess aldehydes that the Candida dumps into your system.

After seeing the Neuro she dismissed Candida and said if I had it, then I would feel very sick. My b1 levels are good according to the blood test.

one night in bed my left side became involved and soon matched my right. I could feel the transfer of involvement and it didn't take over 20 minutes. I hpoefully thought that these feelings were a good thing at the time. If you have lurked here and read stories you know that appointments are slow and the need for answers is paramount. So while you are waiting for answers that may or may not come, Excersise to tolerance, get your sleep, and see if the foods you eat may worsen inflammation. My situation had an acute phase that involved muscle wasting and loss of balance. I do not write this to alarm you as all stories are different. My legs got weaker and after smacking the pavement about two or three times, I got me a walker. 2 yrs later I am practicing in the house walking freely. I feel that returning strength is dependent upon nerve healing rather than physical training as I have pushed it and and found that this problem has its own timetable,sllloooww. So study for Mitochondrial health and keep learning. I use a gyro bike daily to keep my knees unlocked, it really helps. I listen to classic rock and a minimum of three songs plus commercials. The only other thing that has helped (besides pain meds) is Mortons Epsom Salt Lotion for burning tender tops of feet. Good Luck, Ken in Texas.