By anon7113 - 08/01/2011 10:16 - United States
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One, I do take an enzyme to help me break down food. It's called Similase. Both acidophilus (sp?) and lactaid don't work for me at all. I've tried. Two, even if yogurt doesn't have lactose in it, it doesn't change the fact that it gives me very painful gas. Three, my mother won't take me to get soy yogurt. Four, I would have asked the pharmacist for a substitute, had I been the one picking up my medication. Unfortunately, my mother didn't realize the problem when the pharmacist was explaining the "eat some yogurt to help with diarrhea side effects" part. Five, whoever said to get a different pill is obviously not good in this area. Most antibiotics can cause diarrhea and the only way to get rid of the strep bacteria is to take antibiotics. So really, I don't have much choice about the pill. Just some clarifications. Thanks. :)
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I'm lactose too!:(
when I get strep it goes to my stomach and I get horrible throwing up and sometimes I dry heave which is painful
people who are lactose intolerant don't produce the enzyme lactase - lactase breaks down lactose, which is found in many dairy products. yogurt has lactase in it, so people who are lactose intolerant can eat it, and are often encouraged to. if you have digestive problems with yogurt, it's not because you're lactose intolerant.
it's not because of the probiotics - yogurt has lactase in it so you shouldn't have any issues with digesting it.
It could be the antibiotics or the probiotics, but since you're just eating yogurt, my guess is that it's the antibiotics + lactose intolerance. (Yogurt really doesn't have that many probiotics in the non-special type.) Instead, you might try buying some Acidophilus capsules and taking them with food. Then you'll be getting the good probiotics without the other side effects. (I have to take 10 acidophilus pills per Biaxin, but you start with 1 capsule per dose and increase it if necessary.) Make sure that you're staying hydrated since you have the stomach issues, so that your electrolytes don't get wacky. Good luck!
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i'd go with the gas.
Vinegar has the same beneficial bacteria as yogurt. Try eating pickles.
take yogurt and lactaid pills! will prevent your gas.
Honestly, I'd choose the gas.
hello... soy yogurt
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I vote gas, at least u can do something rather then sitting on the toilet
Gas is by far the lesser of the two evils. Would you rather go through a roll of toilet paper in 2 hours, leaving you with a sore ass and a raw rectum from all the wiping, or amaze your family and friends by playing some of their favorite jazz tunes with your flatulence?