Don't you think bacteria are involved in IBS and wouldn't it be good to find out which, in order to fight these 'bad' bacteria?

[686868]

[Drummermum]

Interestingly my IBS-D is much better when I take anti-biotics. My stools become more solid and I no longer have urgency!

[686868 in reply to Drummermum]

Thank you for this comment. I take it that you are not prescribed antibiotics for IBS and that this is just a good side effect?

[Drummermum]

Yes I've never been prescribed antibiotics for IBS and there really was a marked improvement of my symptoms.

Given that usually antibiotics cause diahorrea and stomach upsets ! But not for me!

[686868 in reply to Drummermum]

Thanks again. I have always avoided antibiotics except for a life threatening illness mainly becuase of the stomach upsets etc. But I was quite excited when your first reply came as I htought maybe there was a targeted IBS antibiotic. I think I will just try acidophilous capsules.

[Ratton]

Try acidophilous capsules-they equalise good/bad bacteria in the gut!

Good luck.

[686868 in reply to Ratton]

Thank you very helpful. I used the non dairy type years ago after some antibiotics for something

[deepest]

Get on acidophilous they take care of the bacteria in your gut. A lot of people take them after taking antibiotics to rectify the damage. I personally have been taking them for a few years now and would not be without them.

[686868 in reply to deepest]

Thanks. I will

[686868]

Thanks. Very helpful

[dwitt]

What knocks out bad bacteria also knocks out our needed good bacteria.