Anyone think that probiotics may cause the problems? - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

Halls · 08-23-2007, 10:40 AM

I was having acid reflux mildly and decided to take acidophilis with probiotics in pearl forms. Ever since than I'm so much worse and my digestive system seems to be so off.

Could it actually make things worse for me?

nataliachick7 · 08-23-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Halls

I was having acid reflux mildly and decided to take acidophilis with probiotics in pearl forms. Ever since than I'm so much worse and my digestive system seems to be so off.

Could it actually make things worse for me?

you may be taking too much. But i just posted a similair thread....probiotics actually increase stomach acid, so i am now hesitant to give them to my son. i dont get why probiotics are recommended for gerd if they increase stomach acid.

this is what i am referring to:
BIFIDOBACTERIUM BIFIDUM/LACTIS (BB-12)

Bifidobacterium bifidum (recently identified as B. lactis) is the most prominent microorganism strain setting up residence and implanting itself in the lining of the large intestine. B. bifidum is known for producing acetic and lactic acids, which lowers the pH. (increases the acidity) of the intestine.

Halls · 08-23-2007, 12:52 PM

Well, that explains everything. I'm going the full natural way and not take anything herbal, natural at all. I'm going to stop everything and just let my digestive system fix itself.

No wonder. I was having bad heartburn here and there when I stopped the Prilosec and someone suggested these probiotic pearls. I have took one a day and ever since I started them I have been having horrible acid reflux every day, constant burping, pain in my esophagus so bad I can't hardly do anything. I'm having a scope done next week to see if I have damaged my esophagus, but I tell you if that crap made this happen I now know never to take it again.

GGGRRRR! Figures!

winterj · 08-24-2007, 02:54 AM

With some acid reflux problems, there is not enough acid produced.

Answers10001 · 08-24-2007, 07:56 AM

probiotics can also make you feel worse before you feel better, because the good bacteria are fighting off the bad bacteria. I felt bad for a day or two after taking them, but they are a really important supplement and I am very glad I am taking them now. They may not have helped really improved my reflux (I have only been taking them for a week), but I am definetly a lot less bloated. If you have been on any long term antibiotic, I would suggest using acidophilus (which I am pretty sure caused my digestive problems/my reflux).