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Wylie's Mom · 01-23-2009, 05:08 AM

Aw man! I dislike antibios too - but for a sinus inf. - ugh - you really need them. They can be SO resistant too! Since you have to be on them so long, I'd really think about getting a probio and taking daily so you get a therapeutic dose of them. What a bummer. I hope you get rid of it on the first round!!

MindieRose · 01-23-2009, 05:15 AM

You can find acidophilus at your local grocery store near the vitamins, or a health food store. I would suggest the chewables that are refrigerated at the health food store (they are yummy too), but if you just pick up the capsules at the grocery, they will work too, just not as potent. It is good to take these on a regular basis anyways as everyone has yeast in their systems, but if there is an abundance it can cause many symptoms that you would never even think to associate with yeast, such as brain fog and fatigue. You can also get probiotic shots (like drink shots, not needle shots) and drinks at the health food store, but overall that is much more costly than the pills. If you eat yogurt and take the supplements, you should not show any signs of a yeast infection.

amandawash · 01-23-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Aw man! I dislike antibios too - but for a sinus inf. - ugh - you really need them. They can be SO resistant too! Since you have to be on them so long, I'd really think about getting a probio and taking daily so you get a therapeutic dose of them. What a bummer. I hope you get rid of it on the first round!!

YUCK! I HATE swallowing them!!! What probio do you recommend? We don't have many health food stores around here but I really want to start one now!!

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Originally Posted by MindieRose

You can find acidophilus at your local grocery store near the vitamins, or a health food store. I would suggest the chewables that are refrigerated at the health food store (they are yummy too), but if you just pick up the capsules at the grocery, they will work too, just not as potent. It is good to take these on a regular basis anyways as everyone has yeast in their systems, but if there is an abundance it can cause many symptoms that you would never even think to associate with yeast, such as brain fog and fatigue. You can also get probiotic shots (like drink shots, not needle shots) and drinks at the health food store, but overall that is much more costly than the pills. If you eat yogurt and take the supplements, you should not show any signs of a yeast infection.

I am going to go look today. Do you happen to have a brand name of the chewables? When you mentioned the shots I was like "What the heck are you CRAZY!!!" But then I saw "drink shots," lol!!

Wylie's Mom · 01-23-2009, 08:03 AM

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YUCK! I HATE swallowing them!!! What probio do you recommend? We don't have many health food stores around here but I really want to start one now!!

I take Sedona Labs iFlora - and I chose that one verrrry carefully, for the species specific to what is good for digestion and women in general. I get it via iHerb here: iHerb.com - Product Details - Sedona Labs, iFlora Multi-Probiotic Formula, 60 Veggie Caps

It is not a big capsule at all, if that helps! I have taken other probios that do NOTHING. This one is a WOW (for me, anyway). And, it does not need to be refrigerated either.

amandawash · 01-23-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I take Sedona Labs iFlora - and I chose that one verrrry carefully, for the species specific to what is good for digestion and women in general. I get it via iHerb here: iHerb.com - Product Details - Sedona Labs, iFlora Multi-Probiotic Formula, 60 Veggie Caps

It is not a big capsule at all, if that helps! I have taken other probios that do NOTHING. This one is a WOW (for me, anyway). And, it does not need to be refrigerated either.

Are human probiotics different than animal ones in the sense that they do/do not note the million/billion CFUs?

Wylie's Mom · 01-23-2009, 08:44 AM

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Are human probiotics different than animal ones in the sense that they do/do not note the million/billion CFUs?

I think *most* human ones list the amount of cells - like the one I just posted lists 16 Billion. Then some products break it down amongst the species (but may not if they consider the blend proprietary). I've found it's kinda the same w/ animal stuff too, although some animal products hardly list ANYthing except one species and that's it!

Ellie May · 01-23-2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I think *most* human ones list the amount of cells - like the one I just posted lists 16 Billion. Then some products break it down amongst the species (but may not if they consider the blend proprietary). I've found it's kinda the same w/ animal stuff too, although some animal products hardly list ANYthing except one species and that's it!

Doesn't that just drive you crazy?
There is one animal probio out there that says it contains 29 proprietary strains or ingredients. Ya, I really want to give my dog 29 things that I don't even know what they are.

I would HATE to be on antibios fo rthat long.

amandawash · 01-23-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I think *most* human ones list the amount of cells - like the one I just posted lists 16 Billion. Then some products break it down amongst the species (but may not if they consider the blend proprietary). I've found it's kinda the same w/ animal stuff too, although some animal products hardly list ANYthing except one species and that's it!

Ok great, I didn't see the 16 billion on that one. I am ordering it right now, thank you so much for your recommendation.

The animal ones are soooo complicated. Many nutritionists feel there are "species specific" strains that are necessary, and others feel they are what they are for everything. The ones I have my horses on are excellent. Don't think I didn't considering just taking those.....

Wylie's Mom · 01-23-2009, 08:52 AM

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Doesn't that just drive you crazy?
There is one animal probio out there that says it contains 29 proprietary strains or ingredients. Ya, I really want to give my dog 29 things that I don't even know what they are.

I would HATE to be on antibios fo rthat long.

Exactly! I want to know, at the very least, which exact strains are in there and at least the total species count. Otherwise - FOGETABOUDIT!

TatumsMom · 01-23-2009, 08:57 AM

Not sure if anyone else has mentioned this yet..... if you're on birth control pills, be extra careful. Antibiotics can render your birth control pills useless! That's why I hate to be on antibiotics.

My mom always gets a yeast infection when she's on antibiotics. When the dr. prescribes the antibiotic, he automatically prescribes something for the other thing too. Good idea on the probiotics! I'll have to remember that to tell her.

amandawash · 01-23-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TatumsMom

Not sure if anyone else has mentioned this yet..... if you're on birth control pills, be extra careful. Antibiotics can render your birth control pills useless! That's why I hate to be on antibiotics.

My mom always gets a yeast infection when she's on antibiotics. When the dr. prescribes the antibiotic, he automatically prescribes something for the other thing too. Good idea on the probiotics! I'll have to remember that to tell her.

THANK YOU for reminding me about that! The Dr. didn't even mention it.... THANK YOU!!!!

TatumsMom · 01-23-2009, 09:08 AM

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THANK YOU for reminding me about that! The Dr. didn't even mention it.... THANK YOU!!!!

Shame on him for not mentioning that! Not everyone is aware of that issue with antibiotics. Good luck with getting your infection cleared up quickly!

hviola · 01-23-2009, 02:28 PM

I just got over a month long sinus infection. I tried the amoxicillin, but that didn't work. My ENT put me on Bactrim,a different antibiotic, and that did the trick! And the good thing is there wasn't any neg. side effects from it.

amandawash · 01-23-2009, 02:37 PM

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I just got over a month long sinus infection. I tried the amoxicillin, but that didn't work. My ENT put me on Bactrim,a different antibiotic, and that did the trick! And the good thing is there wasn't any neg. side effects from it.

Thanks for the input. I am *praying* the ten day course will wipe it out, but the Dr. sounded pretty sure that I would have to do another round. I am glad you're feeling better.

01-23-2009, 05:08 AM	#16
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Aw man! I dislike antibios too - but for a sinus inf. - ugh - you really need them. They can be SO resistant too! Since you have to be on them so long, I'd really think about getting a probio and taking daily so you get a therapeutic dose of them. What a bummer. I hope you get rid of it on the first round!! __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

01-23-2009, 05:15 AM	#17
MindieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	You can find acidophilus at your local grocery store near the vitamins, or a health food store. I would suggest the chewables that are refrigerated at the health food store (they are yummy too), but if you just pick up the capsules at the grocery, they will work too, just not as potent. It is good to take these on a regular basis anyways as everyone has yeast in their systems, but if there is an abundance it can cause many symptoms that you would never even think to associate with yeast, such as brain fog and fatigue. You can also get probiotic shots (like drink shots, not needle shots) and drinks at the health food store, but overall that is much more costly than the pills. If you eat yogurt and take the supplements, you should not show any signs of a yeast infection. __________________ Proud Mommy of Gavin, Ethan, Morgan, Nia, Olivia, and Kiana and baby #7! Also Mommy to furkids: Cleo ,Lola, Lilly Appletini, and Diesel. and Sunny, Ethan's Golden therapy dog in training.

01-23-2009, 08:57 AM	#25
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	Not sure if anyone else has mentioned this yet..... if you're on birth control pills, be extra careful. Antibiotics can render your birth control pills useless! That's why I hate to be on antibiotics. My mom always gets a yeast infection when she's on antibiotics. When the dr. prescribes the antibiotic, he automatically prescribes something for the other thing too. Good idea on the probiotics! I'll have to remember that to tell her. __________________ ~ Angie

01-23-2009, 02:28 PM	#28
hviola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Casey, IL Posts: 1,175	I just got over a month long sinus infection. I tried the amoxicillin, but that didn't work. My ENT put me on Bactrim,a different antibiotic, and that did the trick! And the good thing is there wasn't any neg. side effects from it. __________________ Heather, mommy to Drake (7 yr old son), Triss (yorkie), spike (dachshund), ash and misty (my cats), and a baby on the way due Oct 1st!