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  • #1

    Activia

    So what's the verdict on Activia? I've considered trying it as it's supposed to regulate your system naturally, but am always leery of new foods. I'm currently taking a prescription laxative and would like to find an alternative to a prescription.

    Thoughts and experiences?
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  • #2
    Activia

    I also am interested in this. I hope someone replies.
    Pam

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    • #3
      I love it, I have been using it for months now, and I can tell when when I have skipped for a week or so. I eat one every morning, and for me my bladder has never had problems with yogurt, so if you aren't sure, do a small test run, lol.
      Hugs,
      Tracey
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      • #4
        Oops forgot - the vanilla is really yummy!!
        Hugs,
        Tracey
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        *IC Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.

        IC Diet Cheat Sheet:
        http://www.ic-network.com/diet/2009icdietlist.pdf


        Dx's:
        IC dx'd Nov 2004
        Lymphocytic Colitis dx'd July 2005
        Possible IBS
        Current IC Meds
        Vistaril 25mg in the evening
        Previous IC Meds taken:
        Cystoprotek - 2 caps 2x's a day
        Elmiron, 100mg 3x's a day
        Ditropan, 5 mg 3x's a day
        Others:
        Wellbutrin 150mg 2x's a day for Anxiety/IBS
        Pepcid 40mg a day for GERD
        Zytrec for Nasal Allergies
        Align Probiotic daily for IBS

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        • #5
          Activia

          I can do yogurt if it's not "light" which always has aspertame in it. As for Activia, I'm still not sure. I've been eating it for a few weeks and it does help my IBS, but I've also been noticing stomach cramps. I'm in a major flare period too, so it's difficult to know just what all the triggers are. I'm due for my rescue treatments - it's been a year since my last ones and that's about as long as they last. I'm so not looking forward to it and I always get a severe bladder infection from them too. (boo hoo)
          Linda

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          • #6
            I think it's a good idea to approach this one with caution. I only was on in for three days and it took me almost a week to recover from diarrhea and an IC flare. The remainder of the package I purchased went in the garbage.

            Donna
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            • #7
              Activia

              Hi,
              I used to eat Activia all the time, pre-IC. Not only did it help, but it was delicious! Love that vanilla.
              I've been hesitant to try any yogurt since IC diagnosis, but maybe one of these days.
              I hope it works for you.
              Laurie

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              • #8
                Activia

                I forgot to mention that I have found oatmeal, especially the long cooking steel cut irish oatmeal, to be very helpful for dealing with irregularity.
                Maybe that will help.
                Laurie

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                • #9
                  Activia

                  I take Mirilax, is Activia similar?
                  Blessings,
                  Ruth

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                  • #10
                    Activia is a yogurt cup in different flavors and contains a laxative.

                    Donna
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                    • #11
                      I can't eat yogurt of any kind, instant flare. Sigh.
                      Kadi

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                      • #12
                        My PFD therapist recommends ground flax seeds on your morning cereal.

                        Determine the amt that's best for you.

                        Start off with 1 tablespoon and see it that agrees with you.

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                        • #13
                          Activia --Vanilla is the only yogurt I have been able to tolerate so far. I didn't think it regulated me any better but I eat it because I missed yogurt and was so happy to be able to tolerate a brand now.

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