Does Align help IBS?

[Princessbride_]

About to start taking align, and was wondering if anyone else has, and if it has helped them. Also if anyone has had any side effects?

[jody6374]

My GI doctor recommended Align a few years ago. I took it for years and didn't see much of an effect. No bad side effects, though. The only thing that I can truly say helps my IBS is Mirilax. I take it a few times a week.

[Princessbride_ in reply to jody6374]

Thanks 💕 the align I got is for 9 weeks, nothing long term. I’ll definitely look into Mirilax 😊

[xjrs]

Align (from the US) has the same probiotic culture as Alflorex (from the UK). I am taking Alflorex and it has done wonders for me. I am far more tolerant of foods including FODMAPs and it has reduced the pain I have been in considerably. I had no side effects at all and I saw an improvement in just over 1 week. However, everyone is different - some people may get side effects initially which should wear off. Some people may take 4-6 weeks or more to see benefit. Good luck with it.

[Princessbride_ in reply to xjrs]

That’s great it’s helps so much for you. Thanks so much, I just started today. I live in Canada but I think the Align is the same as the USA.

[Mapleleaf17]

I tried align before my IBS accelerated to ischemic colitis. It did not help. After sending a night in emergency, the gastroenterologist recommended a drug called Constella (linocote) and daily does of Restoralax. This did help/

[Princessbride_ in reply to Mapleleaf17]

Thanks 💕

[Notarealperson]

I honestly find it hard to stick to the IBS diets. So if I get an attack, its my own fault I feel. I tried everything imagined, then said I need to live not survive.I get lots of gas all the time. I bought Align , expensive and I got it home and never took it given my husband says sounds like you can't pronoun half of this? Sounds like its all chemicals. I diverted back to FGard (purple) and IB Guard (green) and alternate them 2 to 3 x daily along with DGL chewable liquorice digestion chews.

I tried Miralax (ugh) but it was very problematic loose or not at all. And its propylene gycol used on airplane wings as a de icer I believe, still whatever its more chemicals . I use now what I said and not a problem unless I am really foolish about food and drink(alcohol ,soda excess) I also use Mastic capsules from Chios ( Mastiha ) Natural Therapy protection which the greeks have used for centuries. (a greek friend told me about it) On occasion I have also used food grade diamataus earth.

[Princessbride_ in reply to Notarealperson]

Thanks

[Notarealperson in reply to Princessbride_]

Hope it helps you

[Princessbride_ in reply to Notarealperson]

Thanks me too