This question is for
@xks201 and
@JohnK37. Over two and a half years ago I took some Iflora probiotics because I was told they were excellent at correcting digestive issues such as IBS and acid reflux, which is what I had. I had been recklessly taking all kinds of probiotic strains and strengths prior to trying the Iflora for two years. Well, after my first dose I felt I had been cured. My sinuses cleared, my skin cleared up (I have had folliculitis on my legs for years) and my stomach bloating went away. I took them for a few more days then I began to experience feelings like JohnK37. Racing thoughts, heart palpatations, systolic hypertension and cramping around my neck and throbbing in my temples and feelings of being hot at times. I felt that I was in a constant state of panic. I struggled to sleep and I could feel my heart pounding in my chest frequently. Also, my digestion had sped up too fast, always feeling like I had never eaten despite how large the meal was. I had thyroid, glucose and other metabolic tests done and they were all within the normal range. However, I found it strange that when I went and had my glucose checked, my sugar number was lower after having eaten a meal than it was when I had fasted before this mess started. I was also sensitive to carbs, sugar and foods that heightened the immune system like oranges and carrot juice just to name a couple. I read too much lactic acid can over heighten the immune response, which is what this felt like. I began to do considerably better for some time after receiving bi weekly and now monthly chiropractic adjustments, staying away from certain foods and taking COQ10, fish oil and herbal teas, chammomille and lemon balm.
Another curious, but positive side affect was that I was losing excessive hair in the shower, which I attributed to stress and poor immune function. Well, that all stopped as well and it in fact seemed to start feeling fuller and thicker again. Also, alcohol seems to help as well, as it seems to depress my immune system some.
I have a difficult time taking vitamin D as it makes me feel like I’m drunk and or high and the last few months it has caused me anxiety. Co10 seemed to help for awhile, but lately I have been unable to take it either. Vitamin D is also more of a secosteroid I’m told and does things to the immune system.
Lately, from time to time, I feel like my pancreas is being overworked, because I feel overly acidic in my stomach and my left side feels a bit tender. Exercise, vitamin d and cinnamon have helped with this when it arises and usually only arises when I get away from my diet. Moderate exercise, walking/running and stretching seem to help a good deal as well.
I am growing tired of this as it has almost been three years. I have seen several doctors and even traveled to Washington DC to meet a nutritionally knowledgeable gastro doctor. None of them can tell me what’s wrong.
I had a metametrix stool test done about six months before all this happened and it did not show high lacto producing bacteria, but slightly low e-coli and bifido.
I am at a loss of what to do and it has hampered my quality of life at times and I just want it to all be over so I can be normal again.
@xks201, I read about what you said regarding the good e-coli bacteria.
@xks201, where you ever able to try the Mutaflor? If so, what was the result?
@JohnK37, how have you been of late? what has worked for you?
Any and all help would be much appreciated from anyone. I am currently 26 years old and a male.
THANKs![/USER]
