Probiotic and Pred

[Lindsayf]

Hi all

Are you able to take a probiotic whilst on Pred? My Dad was looking to take a probiotic and Jerms Daily Gut.

Thanks

[PMRpro Ambassador]

I don't take a daily one but I do use a high quality onefor a week or two occasionally. Never had a problem with pred.

Some people say you shouldn't take a probiotic when you have an autoimmune disorder - on the grounds they are advertised as "boosting" the immune system. I look at it more that it isn't making the immune system stronger - which might also increase your autoimmune disorder - but helping a deranged immune system that isn't working properly settle down and work properly again.

[Lindsayf in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks for that. I’ll tell him to take it well away from his Pred. I have an autoimmune Thyroid condition and take a daily probiotic and I’ve never had any issues.

[winfong]

I have IBS, so take a probiotic daily (and have been doing so for years, before I was diagnosed with PMR/GCA/LVV). I haven't come across any issues, or had any docs who have thought to comment on it.

[Lindsayf in reply to winfong]

Thank you very much

[Thiago1396]

I take a probiotic drink every day. My granddaughter, who has crohn’s also takes one a day, as advised by her care team.

[Lindsayf]

thank you

[Lafontainepam1]

I’ve taken a probiotic for years along with years on prednisone.

[Lindsayf]

thank you for letting me know

[nuigini]

I would appreciate knowing the type of probiotic taken by those of you that have taken it for years. Particularly those with gut disorders. I have celiac disease and microscopic colitis in addition to PMR.

I recently had a bad reaction to a combination of probiotics. There are so many types of probiotics and combinations out there.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to nuigini]

If you want an answer - you really need a new post so everyone sees it.

I use VSL3 - an Italian made one. Expensive but recommended by GI specialists.