Probiotics & gas

[Jem91]

I've recently been taking Holland & Barratt high strength Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum.

But I've been getting really bad gas and bloating.. is this normal?? Does it eventually go?

I'm taking one a day after my tea late.

[Jem91]

Anyone?

[Hidden]

I use probiotics but I don't think they give me gas.

[Jem91 in reply to Hidden]

Hmm ok I'm sure I read it on another ibs forum...

Maybe they just aren't for me 😣

[Hidden in reply to Jem91]

Do they make you feel better at all?

[Jem91 in reply to Hidden]

Not really too sure because of the wind and pains from it really..

[Hidden in reply to Jem91]

How long have you been taking it for?

[Jem91 in reply to Hidden]

Only about a week

[Hidden in reply to Jem91]

Try it for another couple of weeks and see if it improves.

[Gardener]

When I tried Alflorex I was doubled up with wind pains. The representative from Alflorex told me to start by taking a tiny amount and build up gradually as some very sensitive people can be affected this way. Hope this is helpful.

[Jem91 in reply to Gardener]

Thanks I'll give it a go and maybe keep skipping a day.

[Gardener]

I would suggest breaking them in half if they are tablets, or tipping a little powder out into a spoon if capsules and taking every day, that way you get a more even dose.

[jmwalsh62]

So long as you get rid of the gas OK. I had instances in which the gas was trapped in my gut. Ended in hospital nil by mouth with catheter, Hickman line and stomach tube. Eventually cleared it but I cleared it. Don't gulp any drinks as you'll swallow wind. Also small portions. Lactose free milk and marg.