Fibromyalgia Andrea

Hello All,

I just wanted to share with any of my fellow Fibromyalgia sufferers who may also be suffering with Inflammatory Bowel Disorder a treatment suggested by my M.D. that actually works!  After many many months with IBS and the excruciating daily abdominal pain that is the hallmark of this condition my Dr. decided to try something proactive instead of putting me through the gruelling rounds of tests that many of us are constantly subjected to.  She suggested three different Probiotics and after considering all three and the various dosing required, I chose the simplest of the three with only two doses per day, one in the morning and one at night.  The probiotic I chose is Florastor 250 mg.  This was ordered through my pharmacy up here in Canada, although this may also be available at local health food stores, I chose the easiest way, and let the pharmacy order it in for me.  After about 7 to 10 days my daily excruciating bout with pain had subsided and all seems to be normal with my bowels!!!  What a relief!!  I am on daily Rx for the chronic pain I suffer with from the FM, Oxydonan and Oxycontin which contributes to the IBS I'm sure, so I also take an evening supplement of Senna Laxatives to keep everything moving.

I hope this information helps any of you out there who may be suffering with IBS as a secondary disorder to your FM or Arthritis.

Wishing you all a pain free day and hope for further relief from our disorders.

Andrea