Hmm, it actually sounds kinda die off yeasty to me, but Brandon still had no die off reaction.  I suppose if it is a really, really good probiotic, it may have done the job?  Did you start the EMP yet?

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Kim 34 Co-Mod Military with Katie and Heather
brandonsmom_1996@msn.com
Army wife and BSW student
PLMS, Insomnia, Severe D-IBS, Special diet
Iron and Mirapex for PLMS, Lunesta, Zyrtec, SAMe
Brandon 15, BP 1, ADHD, Schizoaffective?, PDD?, IgG allergic gluten, casein, soy, eggs, peanuts
EMPower Plus 5 caps TID, AminoPowerPlus 4 BID, Vitamin D 10,000 IU/day, Garlic, Choline and protein shakes prn, Synthroid, Melatonin 6-12 mg
8th grade (held back) homeschooled-Meridell Achievement Center 4/28- 9/25
Chris, 34 dh since 9/10, Army
Cheeto the cat: Hyperthyroidism (radioactive iodine 2/8), Separation Anxiety, and Chronic UTIs, rx diet Mystic: The princess of the house and HATES Brandon
Jackson: Lab, DOB 1/13/11, training to be psychiatric service dog eventually
Fort Bragg, NC
FROM TBMF: Do not start, stop, or change medications or other treatments for yourself or your child based on what you read on this Website or elsewhere on the Internet.

I haven't started the EMP yet because I haven't talked to them yet.  I tried calling them last night, but they weren't there...I'll call during office hours on Monday and see how many I should start giving her, etc. 

She is really excited and hopeful about it.  Me too!

Edited to add:  I was just reading about yeast die off reaction and it says one of the symptoms is diarrhea, flu like symptoms and BODY ITCH!  I hope that is true because she has complained of itching so badly for the past two days.  We've tried everything to stop it...maybe it's a good thing?

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L Anxiety, Lexapro
Mom to:
T (16) Mood disorder (Depression, Anxiety, OCD, BP, SA, ADD?), Risperdal 1mg morning/night, Zoloft 200 mg., Trazadone 150 mg.
Also has hypoplastic left heart syndrome (open heart surgery 3X), Lisinopril, Aspirin
10th grade-currently going to school online at home.
J (13)
J and C (10)

I would say it is probably a good thing.  Sounds like a good probiotic.  What one are you using? 

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Kim 34 Co-Mod Military with Katie and Heather
brandonsmom_1996@msn.com
Army wife and BSW student
PLMS, Insomnia, Severe D-IBS, Special diet
Iron and Mirapex for PLMS, Lunesta, Zyrtec, SAMe
Brandon 15, BP 1, ADHD, Schizoaffective?, PDD?, IgG allergic gluten, casein, soy, eggs, peanuts
EMPower Plus 5 caps TID, AminoPowerPlus 4 BID, Vitamin D 10,000 IU/day, Garlic, Choline and protein shakes prn, Synthroid, Melatonin 6-12 mg
8th grade (held back) homeschooled-Meridell Achievement Center 4/28- 9/25
Chris, 34 dh since 9/10, Army
Cheeto the cat: Hyperthyroidism (radioactive iodine 2/8), Separation Anxiety, and Chronic UTIs, rx diet Mystic: The princess of the house and HATES Brandon
Jackson: Lab, DOB 1/13/11, training to be psychiatric service dog eventually
Fort Bragg, NC
FROM TBMF: Do not start, stop, or change medications or other treatments for yourself or your child based on what you read on this Website or elsewhere on the Internet.

The addition of supplements like Kyolic garlic, olive leaf extract or capryl will speed up the yeast elimination faster than probiotics alone. My dd had a terrible yeast imbalance and the die-off process was pretty intense. Her skin erupted with small ulcers, but healed pretty quickly. She's doing well now. Kudos to you for getting the yeast balanced BEFORE starting EMP+ - you've made the transition to CAMs much easier for your dd by doing this.   

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Joyce (50) in TX; PTSD (but who here doesn't have it?), Hypertension
Rx: Lupin; EMPower+, Amino Acids & Inositol
Married 26 years to my best friend Greg (52); STRONG family history of BP

Mom to:

E (dd-19), Schizoaffective Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, PMS, Hypothyroidism, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Tachycardia, Meniere's Disease, Metabolic Syndrome, Asthma, Allergies, Anemia, Dyslexia;
Rx: Synthroid,  Seasonique, Coreg CR, Metformin, Nasonex, Albuterol, Aerobid (PRN);
CAM: EMPower Plus, Amino Acids, Inositol, Choline Bitartrate, Quercitin, Mega-Red (Omega-3), Probiotics, Olive Leaf Extract, Melatonin (PRN);
OFF Trileptal, OFF Topamax, OFF Exelon, OFF Zyprexa Zydis, OFF Fanapt, OFF Cogentin, OFF Ativan, OFF Restoril, OFF Nexium!
Also tried: Seroquel, Depakote, Geodon, Abilify, Restoril, Lamictal, Wellbutrin, Lexapro, Invega, Haldol, Lunesta;
12th grade, homeschooled since Kinder; Declared "disabled" by SSI; Living at home.

A (ds-16), "regular guy"; Boy Scout; 10th grade, homeschooled since Kinder; tired of walking on eggshells...

3 adopted cats, various issues ranging from Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia & Narcissism - no meds at this time. Self-medicating with catnip!

Joyce-How is your dd doing?

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Kim 34 Co-Mod Military with Katie and Heather
brandonsmom_1996@msn.com
Army wife and BSW student
PLMS, Insomnia, Severe D-IBS, Special diet
Iron and Mirapex for PLMS, Lunesta, Zyrtec, SAMe
Brandon 15, BP 1, ADHD, Schizoaffective?, PDD?, IgG allergic gluten, casein, soy, eggs, peanuts
EMPower Plus 5 caps TID, AminoPowerPlus 4 BID, Vitamin D 10,000 IU/day, Garlic, Choline and protein shakes prn, Synthroid, Melatonin 6-12 mg
8th grade (held back) homeschooled-Meridell Achievement Center 4/28- 9/25
Chris, 34 dh since 9/10, Army
Cheeto the cat: Hyperthyroidism (radioactive iodine 2/8), Separation Anxiety, and Chronic UTIs, rx diet Mystic: The princess of the house and HATES Brandon
Jackson: Lab, DOB 1/13/11, training to be psychiatric service dog eventually
Fort Bragg, NC
FROM TBMF: Do not start, stop, or change medications or other treatments for yourself or your child based on what you read on this Website or elsewhere on the Internet.

For at least my older dd, the probiotics worked better to kill the yeast than the OTC meds for it! For me, it did not do much for the yeast.

--Jeanie aka "Naomi"
It's Not Mental-Facebook
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.

Does anyone have knowledge about the probiotic S. boulardii ? I used it ( Florastor brand) to treat C diff ( a really nasty intestinal infection that i got after treatment in hospital for a wound infection.)  I have been wondering if it helps with GI Candidiasis because unlike other probiotics this one is itself a yeast ( a beneficial one) so it seems thatit might compete and help eliminate and / or prevent candida.

Chris Stanley- DS 11 ADHD ( ?) ODD, Bipolar NOS

currently taking Lithium, Risperidone, Trileptal (weaning off), Melatonin

Does anyone have knowledge about the probiotic S. boulardii ?

Yes, I know about it.  What I remember from a medical conference is :

It is very effective at HELPING the other probiotics gain foothold and fluorish in the gut, but it, itself does not colonize the gut. It is gone from the gut after about 4 days, so you may want to continue taking it while taking the probiotics. Mine is kept in the refrigerator along with my bottle of regular probiotics.

--Jeanie aka "Naomi"
It's Not Mental-Facebook
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.

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; melatonin at bedtime. We are a Feingold Family!
DH, 46, wishing he had a job outside the home