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.

MRI of brain and cervical spine came back normal. Next up is skin biopsy. If this shows up normal then is it all in my head?

no, not necessarily.... chemical effects on the nerves does not show up until the nerves die back. "in your head" implies imaginary to many people. You are not imagining your sensations. If nothing shows up YET then you should be thankful that you may still reverse and heal some.

Mine came back normal as well. Did you request the skin biopsy or did they already have it set up as part of your tests?