Probiotics after/during antibiotics?

[wambam]

Went to the doc - I have a sinus infection. I haven't had to take any antibiotics since I was a teenager. I want to take a probiotic to repopulate my gut flora after I obliterate with my Zpack. Should I take it while I'm still taking the antibiotic or wait until I'm done?

[wambam]

Oct 29, 2013 11:22:59 GMT -5 @licia said:

I would probably start while you're on the antibiotic. Take them at different times, toss some yogurt in there, too, if you're into that.

I hate sinus infections.

Okay that's what I was thinking.

I don't do dairy, but I might do some raw sauerkraut.

[wambam]

Oct 29, 2013 11:28:19 GMT -5 @scottydeux said:

If you take anti in am, take pro in pm. Or vice-versa. Feel better soon!

Thanks! Just took first dose of anti. Will take pro tonight.

[wrathofkuus]

You can do non-dairy kefir and yogurt, like the So Delicious coconut milk ones.

[wambam]

Oct 29, 2013 11:34:33 GMT -5 wrathofkuus said:

You can do non-dairy kefir and yogurt, like the So Delicious coconut milk ones.

This might be worth a try! Thanks!

[wrathofkuus]

They make yummy ice cream, too. Just fyi.

[wambam]

Yeah, I have indulged in their chocolate ice cream before. But then I bought an ice cream maker and used a can of full fat coconut milk, some honey, and some cocoa powder - HOLY SHITE was it delicious. About 900 calories per scoop but whatev!

[wrathofkuus]

That sounds AMAZING.

[Deleted]

I drink Kefir all the time but especially when I'm on antibiotics. It has 12 active cultures and makes amazing smoothies with frozen fruit thrown in.

Anecdote! My cat is on antibiotics right now and I started mixing a little Kefir in to his food in the morning. His stomach seems to be handling the antibiotics much better now. I've also given it to my horse in the past when he's on antibiotics.

Probiotics for all the living things!