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Probiotic vs. Capryl

Posted by kbmom2E5 on February 1, 2012 at 9:16pm

I've been giving DS Capryl and we've experienced pretty bad die-off symptoms like those mentioned here...itchy skin, flu-like complaints and tummy trouble with "diet poop" as DS calls it ;)  That is behind us now and I'd like to transition him to a probiotic and found one approved by Feingold.  Is it best to stop giving him the capryl and start the probiotic or do I give him both in the same day?  I wanted to do this on the weekend where we don't have to worry about reactions at school.  We just do not need one more thing going on there.  Thanks in advance for the advice!

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Kimberly, 47, mom to E, 6: ADHD, Sensory Integration Disorder and Intermittent Explosive Disorder taking Abilify, Empower Plus, Aminos, Inositol, Choline Bitartrate, Salmon oil, Vitamin C and Probiotics; melatonin at bedtime. We are a Feingold Family!
DH, 46, wishing he had a job outside the home

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February 3, 2012 by naominjw

I was told to be taking probiotics the entire time I am taking anti-candidals. They go hand-in-hand.  As the yeast is dying off you want the GOOD bacteria to be gaining a foot-hold in the gut and out-compete the bad bacteria and help edge out the extra candida at the same time.

--Jeanie aka "Naomi"
It's Not Mental
Older dd: formerly(?) teen-onset bipolar (morphed into ultradian cycling): "Recovered" after over 13 years - stable off psych meds almost two years. Now fine on just diet changes and higher thyroid levels (after healing - addressing gut issues/Candidal overgrowth while using EMPowerPlus and other supplements). She added a little EMpowerPlus back on as a multivitamin simply because she feels better on it - gets sick less often.
Younger dd: formerly(?) Childhood-onset schizoaffective, TS, OCD, anxiety, PTSD, migraines. After over 15 years, is now "recovered" for almost 5 years after treating endocrine issues, food sensitivities, gut issues, sleep issues, nutritional/mitochondrial needs.

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February 3, 2012 by kbmom2E5

Thanks, Naomi!  Will start that tonight then!

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Kimberly, 47, mom to E, 6: ADHD, Sensory Integration Disorder and Intermittent Explosive Disorder taking Abilify, Empower Plus, Aminos, Inositol, Choline Bitartrate, Salmon oil, Vitamin C and Probiotics; melatonin at bedtime. We are a Feingold Family!
DH, 46, wishing he had a job outside the home