So I know this is a wee bit off topic, but I figured lots of you, like me, probably take antibiotics fairly regularly and might have some helpful suggestions.
I last had antibiotics in April. Since then my stool has been pretty loose. Up to now, I've always recovered pretty well from antibiotics, but I think this time I'll need a bit of help!
Has anyone tried probiotics either in pill or yoghurt form or anything else that has worked to improve digestion? I'd really welcome some advice as I also feel quite bloated.
I do keep carbs and sugar low as a matter of course and have a varied diet with lots of veg, fruit and pulses, plus fish and dairy.
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It may be an old wives tale but I was once advised to drink lots of milk. I've never suffered with antibiotics apart from once when I had a gland infection. I was told that with the antibiotic they gave me that I shouldn't drink alcohol. No problem I thought, after all I'm teetotal. What I didn't know was that my Fostair inhaler has a trace of alcohol in it. Whoops!
I went to see a dietitian recently regarding stomach problems and was strongly advised by both her and a gastro dr to take a tablet called Biokult - you can buy it from Boots etc. It is fantastic for restoring the right bacteria in your stomach!
Hi nicolameg, just wanted to let you know I got some Biokult and it worked a treat! I've been away on holiday for a couple of weeks too which is always a dodgy time for digestion, but all has been well. Thanks for the advice
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