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Speaking as someone with a ton of digestive issues, here is my advice (which I'm semi-recycling from another comment I made a while ago). Basically, there's no test for IBS; it's kind of a diagnosis of last resort, like, "welp, you don't have stomach ailment X or Y or Z... so it's probably IBS." With that in mind, treatment is super subjective so just try a bunch of things and whatever works for you, you keep.

Anyway, this is what works for me. You could try taking a digestive enzyme to help breakdown what you're eating. These are actually for kids but they work really well for me any time I feel gross. I've also been taking this probiotic for years now -- specifically because it has B. infantis which has been studied to help with IBS because (if I remember right) it improves gastric emptying. You could try a Low FODMAP diet which eliminates any food that can ferment in the gut which can lead to bloating. It's not a permanent diet -- you stop eating anything that could cause upset and then you reintroduce foods to see which ones affect you.

tl;dr try anything you hear works for other people and hopefully some of it works for you

Step 1 is get your lab results in your hands.

Post them here, but here are some guidelines: If TSH is over 3, given your symptoms, you need to find a doctor, no matter how many doctors it takes, who will treat you. If it is under 3, this will be way more difficult.

If you can't find a different doctor, the other approach is to demand that your Free T3 and Free T4 are tested along with iron, and vitamins B and D. It would also be worth it to check for TPO antibodies.

If you already know your iron, B and D are low, start supplementing those daily. I also recommend a daily probiotic like Hyperbiotics PRO-15. Magnesium may also help. I trust NOW brand for all my supplements.

If you decide to search for another doctor, take a look at this list of hypothyroidism symptoms. Write down every single one of them that you have as well as the time frame and your current regimen. Bring these to every single appointment until you find someone willing to explore this further, and make it clear that you are willing to explore any possible explanation, even if it isn't thyroid related, but that the thyroid is the obvious first place to look.
[Here are some recommendations current as of March 2015.] (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Document/RecommendationStatementFinal/thyroid-dysfunction-screening#consider)

Even according to those recommendations (which are for non-pregnant asymptomatic adults) They say that they basically can't really recommend anything because they have insufficient data... Frankly, what I would harp on is that you are NOT asymptomatic. You are SYMPTOMATIC. And that always requires further inquiry. Furthermore, these recommendations say to test every 3-6 months if anything abnormal is found, and your doctor wants to only test yearly. Point this out. Also point out that, if she does have your chart, gaining 100 lbs in a year while active is highly suspect. Combined with the depression/anxiety, which aren't usually seen together unless there's something physical going on, says that further exploration is necessary. Point out that blood tests, given your symptoms, are not a risk to her as a doctor. Point out that you are taking responsibility for your own health and deserve to be respected in this.

And if all else fails and you happen to have a few hundred dollars laying around... You can actually request your own blood tests from many labs. It just costs a lot to do that, but you can pick your own tests and take the results to a doctor and see what they make of it.

There is no reason for a doctor to "refuse" to take your situation seriously. Even if it isn't your thyroid, something is going on.

Would a probiotic supplement such as this one work in the same way?

Have you tried this probiotic before? Lactobacillus rhamnosus is one of the strains in it. I've tried a lot of probiotics and this has been the best one for me.

These seemed to help my really stubborn neck breakouts. They were deep and never healed and never seemed to really come all the way to the surface. Curology took care of my face skin, but wasn't working (or not as quickly as I wanted it to) on my neck. I take 1-2 a day when I can remember.

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Take your probiotics...Multi strands are the best!
Changed my life....!

I've been on these for a while they're my favorite. Absorption matters most imo

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Try doing a course of probiotics, you might have a gut flora imbalance. Especially if you've recently taken antibiotics, or if you've ever had any issues with dairy products.

I use these ones

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JEKYNZA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_SxYxxbHGXA3GN

They're less expensive than the ones you'll find at the pharmacy, and there's 15 strains, and a much higher CFU count.

That is more than a nervous tummy. I know it's a pain in the butt (lol) but go see the specialist.

You could have something serious like colon cancer for all you know. Or if it isnt that serious, they might have some proper medication for you. Look into probiotics and fecal-transplants. They are making a lot of advancements in treating this sort of thing.

Good luck.

Edit: try these in the meantime. Good quality probiotics. Worked surprisingly well for me (didnt have as severe issues as you tho. Really, see the dr)

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Are you taking a probiotic? I've been taking this one since starting doxy, and I've been able to avoid the (very common) GI problems doxy's known for. If you are taking one, you may want to double check that you're taking enough, consider adding plain yogurt, etc. I take 2-3 capsules/day and have also tried to drink more water. Hope you feel better soon!

In addition to what others have suggested I would say consider adding some 10% Plain Greek yogurt to your diet to nudge your gut flora in the right direction. Also consider taking a coated probiotic

edit to fix link ---I stuck a cat video in there at first by mistake

I use this one. The girl who write The Healing Kitchen recommended it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JEKYNZA?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

Please specify which brand of probiotic supplements so I can stay away from it. Early this year, I did a half-bottle of:
https://www.amazon.com/Hyperbiotics-PRO-15-Probiotics-Technology-Supplement/dp/B00JEKYNZA/

Stopped because I decided that the prebiotic route made far more sense, i.e. up my vegetable intake.

I feel angry that this happened to you.

I highly recommend [these] (https://www.amazon.com/Hyperbiotics-PRO-15-Probiotics-60-Survivability-Technology-Easy/dp/B00JEKYNZA/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1538713587&sr=1-3&keywords=hyperbiotics) probiotics. They take away the gut-wrenching anxiety and help with physical symptoms.

Many probiotics often contain prebiotics as well. There is also a popular train of thought among the probiotic community that they need to be encapsulated so they don't get killed by the acid in your stomach. They get released slowly over many hours after passing through the stomach.

Here is an example of a probiotic with many strains and contains prebiotics (often in the form of some type of fiber, in this case FOS or Fructooligosaccarides) and they also are time release like I mentioned before. That product is currently the best seller on amazon for probiotics. Slightly pricey, but if it works, totally worth it.

Hi, I also ended accutane early due to similar side effects (not hair thinning, though).

I want to tell you that it isn't the end of the world and that you should now seek alternative and healthier ways to fight acne. I haven't been on accutane in over three months and my big cystic acne has also stopped forming on my face about 2 months ago.

Here are some things I researched and arrived upon:

/r/skincareaddiction - great subreddit for skincare. Please do yourself a favor and subscribe and start with their basic skincare routine on the side or ask for help.

probiotics - our gut flora has a lot to do with our mental health and our skin. Here is one that a redditor found to help with cystic acne: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JEKYNZA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Evening Primrose Oil also helps and these pills can be found on Amazon.

Drink plenty of water, lots of green tea (reduces free radicals)

Avoid dairy. So no chocolate, cream, cheese, milk, ice cream,

I feel like some acne can't be stopped since the cysts are just too big and too aggressive. I suggest you pick a mild and gentle skincare routine and follow it until your face can handle more. DO NOT NUKE YOUR FACE SINCE YOU ARE COMING OFF OF ACCUTANE.

Good luck and know that there are other ways to combat acne. If you say it wasn't too bad before, then I'm sure you'll find that these healthier ways work for you.

Thanks for the detailed the response.

These are the ones I ended up going with https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JEKYNZA/ref=mp_s_a_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1496609874&sr=8-5&keywords=probiotics.

Just wondering, how many of these should I be taking daily, and for how long? 1 daily for 2 months? Not sure, what's your general idea on this?

the candidiases fungus thrives on sugar and yeast...so basically you cut out all sugar(processed and unprocessed), dairy and grains. This means you just eat meat and vegetables.

Here is a detailed list of what to eat and not to eat

For probiotics I got caprylic acid and this probiotic.

Today I ordered this. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

Are you taking a good probiotic? I just started these. Check out these reviews (pro15): http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JEKYNZA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1416455561&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

Incoming OT tangent: There is a large body of medical research showing the positive effects of micro-nutrient and gut-flora supplementation. In fact, it's been going mainstream for a while now, and no longer something reserved for alternative-medicine junkies. Just talk to any nutritionist; hell, every single one of my friends who are into athletic training / lifting weights takes a full suite of supplements.

If there is a single supplement I would recommend to the uninitiated, it would absolutely be probiotics! If you've never tried a probiotic supplement before, I encourage you to dig into the massive body of medical research regarding the importance of gut health! I challenge you to try a probiotic supplement for 30 days and see for yourself! You will wonder how you ever lived without it! :)

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Grab some of this too. Make sure your entire GI track is taken care of. http://www.amazon.com/PRO-15-Recommended-Probiotic-Supplement-Technology/dp/B00JEKYNZA

Question: Have you been approved to do this by your doctor? Not that I want to discourage you in any way, just wanting to provide that check that you no issues with what might be a rapid change in metabolism.

I think the probiotics are the most important aspect, but I like doing the yogurt too because it's good for me and there's a chance of getting even more active cultures into your system. It seems the whole "eating yogurt keeps your vagina healthy" thing has been debunked, though. But definitely do your research. Typically, the cheaper the probiotics, the less effective they are- you want a probiotic that is verified to work (quality assurance from FDA and FAO on supplements isn't very heavily enforced) and has more that 4 strains.

Bio K worked the best for me, but they're stupid expensive.

We just finished a bottle of this which I liked pretty well.

Here are some of the most common/helpful strains to look for:

• Bifidobacterium lactis HN019. This strain helps modulate some aspects of the immune system in older people (it's sold as an ingredient for dairy and supplement products).
  Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC55730 (available in BioGaia Gut Health * products).
  
• Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) (in Danimals drinkable yogurt and Culturelle capsules).
  
• Lactobacillus casei DN-114 001 (in DanActive products).
  
• Bifidobacterium lactis Bb-12 (available in Yo-Plus yogurt, LiveActive cheese).
  
  
• S. cerevisiae (S. boulardii) (found in Florastor powder and Lalflor capsules.
  
• Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) (in Danimals drinkable yogurt and Culturelle capsules).
  
• Lactobacillus casei DN-114 001 (in DanActive products).
  
• Lactobacillus acidophilus CL1285 plus Lactobicillus casei Lbc80r (available as BioK + CL1285 fermented milk, BioK + CL1285 soy milk, and capsules).

I finally checked out your site. I had no idea there were supposed to be side effects when taking probiotics. I never had sides when I took a multi-strain probiotic:

http://www.amazon.com/PRO-15-Recommended-Supplement-Technology-Probiotics/dp/B00JEKYNZA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421680904&sr=8-1&keywords=probiotic

I think it was because it was a time-release probiotic.

Here's a decent Wikipedia about intestinal flora: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intestinal_flora

Then there's this about gut bacteria and weight:
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-gut-bacteria-help-make-us-fat-and-thin/

For many reasons, probiotics can be a good idea. Without treading into "giving medical advice on the Internet" I will say this:

In children, we see significant GI issues in these cases almost always: after antibiotics, with poor diet, poverty, obesity, parental/sibling obesity and more. When I say "significant GI issues" I mean the kind of back-up and constipation that is noted as severe on X-ray.

Emphasis: this is even in the presence of a daily bowel movement & 99% of the time the child/parent has absolutely no idea.


I take these: http://www.amazon.com/PRO-15-Recommended-Supplement-Technology-Probiotics/dp/B00JEKYNZA

I have no relationship with the product, it's just what we're taking right now.

When I started taking probiotics, I was attempting to combat what I was convinced was a yeast overgrowth. So I used one that had 50 billion colonies. I bought it at Whole Foods, and I think the brand was "every day value 365".

After a month and a half, when my rash went away, I downgraded and now take this one, which is only 5 billion colonies.

A regiment of apple cider vinegar twice a day, Pro15 probiotic and CandidaFX helped me with Candida.

As for your stack, optimal cognitive function is complex and depends on the right balance of various neurotransmitters. Increasing activity in 1 system (e.g. dopaminergic) allows you to influence the balance towards that system and any benefits that might have e.g...

• Increasing cholinergic activity, in my experience, improves deep thought, decision making and patience but hinders my ability to focus and immediate motivation.
  
• Increasing dopaminergic activity improves energy, motivation and focus but decisions are made faster (less thought out), I lose time over-focusing on unimportant things and it makes me very impatient and irritable.
  
  In your stack you are increasing activity in all the brain's major systems, which in my experience results in monkey mind/scatterbrain, not superbrain. Everybody's brain chemistry is different. To start, perhaps you should try focusing on each system, 1 by 1, to get to know YOUR brain and how you respond, what supplements/dosages are most effective, etc instead of trying to guess based on what you read on here from quackdocs like me.

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These are what I get

I don't see this mentioned often enough, but I recommend taking a daily probiotic. I recommend this one. You can find many studies linking gastrointestinal health to mental health, and they did wonders for my anxiety.

Just take a probiotic! They're inexpensive and way more effective than eating yogurt/ fermented foods alone. (You should still eat those foods and avoid heavily processed and sugary foods though!)

I get this one on Amazon.. It's NOT the cheapest but it is super effective. You can get cheaper ones and it will still make a difference.