What probiotics do you use for IBS?

[Two_point]

I have always used Holland & Barrett Mega Acidophilus with pectin and I generally find it helps but still get pellet sized bowel movements and diarrhea occasionally. I also still get bloating (not always painful). So I have started also taking Optibac as well saccharomyces boulardii probiotic. Although it is for diarrhea I have read it can prevent diarrhea so thought it is worth a try. Does anyone else take a combination of probiotics? What mix do you find helps?

[janetmtt]

Something with bif lactis is is supposed to be good for constipation. Try looking at a multi formula Bio Kult I love but cannot have as got l.casei in - I am histamine intolerant so that strain is a no no which is a shame

[Two_point in reply to janetmtt]

I looked at that product but got put off as it contains milk and I potentially have an intolerance to cows milk 🙈 I may try it in the future though as it does have a lot of strains of good bacteria in

[janetmtt in reply to Two_point]

have a look at Biocare - also Optibac the highest strain probiotic is very good

[janetmtt in reply to janetmtt]

Sometimes it is trial and error - I must have spent £100s on them had two cupboards full some agreed some made me ill

[Two_point in reply to janetmtt]

I will have a look thanks 😊. The one I use works but always keep an eye out for something that may work better

[Beth673 in reply to janetmtt]

Reading your comment gives me answers to why I came out in a rash when I first used Bio-Kult, thank you for the insight. X

[xjrs]

I have had great results from Alflorex probiotic which has been scientifically studied for IBS. If you join theibsnetwork.org for £24 for the year, you can get 2 months supply free, but you need to get in quick since the offer ends in a couple of days.

[Two_point in reply to xjrs]

I actually joined two days ago, but not sure how I go about getting the Alflorex 🤷

[xjrs in reply to Two_point]

On this web page: theibsnetwork.org/become-a-...

It says: receive 2 months Alflorex FREE- see T&C'S - details sent in welcome pack via 2nd class post of how to claim the offer

T&Cs: theibsnetwork.org/assets/fi...

The offer is due to end on Friday 28th August, but since you've already joined, I would have thought that would be OK.

In the welcome pack, they send you a link to the Precision Biotics (Aflorex supplier) website for you to register to receive your first month's supply. Towards the end of the first month Precision Biotics emails you asking you to call in and they ask you some questions about how you are getting on with it. Once you've spoken to them, they'll send you the next month's supply.

[Meleber]

I read you use or did use s. boulardii. can you tell if it did alleviate your symptoms? I'm looking for a single strain probiotic and am currently taking b. coagulans for IBS related symptoms but read that for dysbiosis it might be better to try s. boulardii instead.