Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Hi I Have Noticed Lately That Probiotics Like Kombucha And
Question: Hi
I have noticed lately that probiotics like kombucha and natto make me feel worse; Especially my sleep. Also, some of my cognitive symptoms, which I have been struggling with for a few years, improved after a week on penicillin in October.
I have for the past year also started having new problems; I don't tolerate milk anymore (tests showed that I don't have any milk protein allergies, and a gene test showed that I shouldn't have any lactose intolerance)
I had a colonoscopy which came back normal. Endoscopy showed a slightly inflamed stomach..
My doctors have essentially given up. What should I have examined next?
I have noticed lately that probiotics like kombucha and natto make me feel worse; Especially my sleep. Also, some of my cognitive symptoms, which I have been struggling with for a few years, improved after a week on penicillin in October.
I have for the past year also started having new problems; I don't tolerate milk anymore (tests showed that I don't have any milk protein allergies, and a gene test showed that I shouldn't have any lactose intolerance)
I had a colonoscopy which came back normal. Endoscopy showed a slightly inflamed stomach..
My doctors have essentially given up. What should I have examined next?
Hi
I have noticed lately that probiotics like kombucha and natto make me feel worse; Especially my sleep. Also, some of my cognitive symptoms, which I have been struggling with for a few years, improved after a week on penicillin in October.
I have for the past year also started having new problems; I don't tolerate milk anymore (tests showed that I don't have any milk protein allergies, and a gene test showed that I shouldn't have any lactose intolerance)
I had a colonoscopy which came back normal. Endoscopy showed a slightly inflamed stomach..
My doctors have essentially given up. What should I have examined next?
I have noticed lately that probiotics like kombucha and natto make me feel worse; Especially my sleep. Also, some of my cognitive symptoms, which I have been struggling with for a few years, improved after a week on penicillin in October.
I have for the past year also started having new problems; I don't tolerate milk anymore (tests showed that I don't have any milk protein allergies, and a gene test showed that I shouldn't have any lactose intolerance)
I had a colonoscopy which came back normal. Endoscopy showed a slightly inflamed stomach..
My doctors have essentially given up. What should I have examined next?
Brief Answer:
Need more details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for query,
Have seen you details and I appreciate your concerns.
Before giving a professional reply I would like to have few more details about your problem.
1)From how long were you having probiotics.
2)Please explain in details what cognitive problems were you having.
Waiting.
Need more details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for query,
Have seen you details and I appreciate your concerns.
Before giving a professional reply I would like to have few more details about your problem.
1)From how long were you having probiotics.
2)Please explain in details what cognitive problems were you having.
Waiting.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
Need more details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for query,
Have seen you details and I appreciate your concerns.
Before giving a professional reply I would like to have few more details about your problem.
1)From how long were you having probiotics.
2)Please explain in details what cognitive problems were you having.
Waiting.
Need more details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for query,
Have seen you details and I appreciate your concerns.
Before giving a professional reply I would like to have few more details about your problem.
1)From how long were you having probiotics.
2)Please explain in details what cognitive problems were you having.
Waiting.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Hi!
My cognitive problems have been:
1) Troubles with memory (like word recollection)
2) Less energy (I am a mathematician, and need to take more breaks when working)
3) A less clear mind's eye (so, I don't visualize things as much as I used to, and sometimes, not at all)
All of these problems started at first with a nearly sleepless week in 2017. However, I managed to lessen them with exercise.
Natto I have tried on various occasions, and whenever I have, I have not slept the following night. With Kombucha I have slept, but always less deeply. This past week I tried a probiotic from the pharmacy for a few days before the symptoms above returned.
My cognitive problems have been:
1) Troubles with memory (like word recollection)
2) Less energy (I am a mathematician, and need to take more breaks when working)
3) A less clear mind's eye (so, I don't visualize things as much as I used to, and sometimes, not at all)
All of these problems started at first with a nearly sleepless week in 2017. However, I managed to lessen them with exercise.
Natto I have tried on various occasions, and whenever I have, I have not slept the following night. With Kombucha I have slept, but always less deeply. This past week I tried a probiotic from the pharmacy for a few days before the symptoms above returned.
Hi!
My cognitive problems have been:
1) Troubles with memory (like word recollection)
2) Less energy (I am a mathematician, and need to take more breaks when working)
3) A less clear mind's eye (so, I don't visualize things as much as I used to, and sometimes, not at all)
All of these problems started at first with a nearly sleepless week in 2017. However, I managed to lessen them with exercise.
Natto I have tried on various occasions, and whenever I have, I have not slept the following night. With Kombucha I have slept, but always less deeply. This past week I tried a probiotic from the pharmacy for a few days before the symptoms above returned.
My cognitive problems have been:
1) Troubles with memory (like word recollection)
2) Less energy (I am a mathematician, and need to take more breaks when working)
3) A less clear mind's eye (so, I don't visualize things as much as I used to, and sometimes, not at all)
All of these problems started at first with a nearly sleepless week in 2017. However, I managed to lessen them with exercise.
Natto I have tried on various occasions, and whenever I have, I have not slept the following night. With Kombucha I have slept, but always less deeply. This past week I tried a probiotic from the pharmacy for a few days before the symptoms above returned.
Brief Answer:
Change the brands for few days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for follow up,
Was a complete allergic profile test done?
Why are you taking probiotics.See probiotics contain good bacterias and fungi but taking it for very long time may in some patients cause excessive overgrowth of bacteria.
Secondly if you are facing difficulty with particular brands of probiotic then switch over to other good probiotics like VSL#3 or Econorm.
To stabilise any molecule stabilizers are used.These stabilizers may be different in different class of medicines(depends on the manufacturer).
I would suggest you to change the brand of probiotic before suggesting you any further testing.
However a stool test for dysbiosis and normal culture is advised.
Thank you!
Change the brands for few days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for follow up,
Was a complete allergic profile test done?
Why are you taking probiotics.See probiotics contain good bacterias and fungi but taking it for very long time may in some patients cause excessive overgrowth of bacteria.
Secondly if you are facing difficulty with particular brands of probiotic then switch over to other good probiotics like VSL#3 or Econorm.
To stabilise any molecule stabilizers are used.These stabilizers may be different in different class of medicines(depends on the manufacturer).
I would suggest you to change the brand of probiotic before suggesting you any further testing.
However a stool test for dysbiosis and normal culture is advised.
Thank you!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
Change the brands for few days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for follow up,
Was a complete allergic profile test done?
Why are you taking probiotics.See probiotics contain good bacterias and fungi but taking it for very long time may in some patients cause excessive overgrowth of bacteria.
Secondly if you are facing difficulty with particular brands of probiotic then switch over to other good probiotics like VSL#3 or Econorm.
To stabilise any molecule stabilizers are used.These stabilizers may be different in different class of medicines(depends on the manufacturer).
I would suggest you to change the brand of probiotic before suggesting you any further testing.
However a stool test for dysbiosis and normal culture is advised.
Thank you!
Change the brands for few days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for follow up,
Was a complete allergic profile test done?
Why are you taking probiotics.See probiotics contain good bacterias and fungi but taking it for very long time may in some patients cause excessive overgrowth of bacteria.
Secondly if you are facing difficulty with particular brands of probiotic then switch over to other good probiotics like VSL#3 or Econorm.
To stabilise any molecule stabilizers are used.These stabilizers may be different in different class of medicines(depends on the manufacturer).
I would suggest you to change the brand of probiotic before suggesting you any further testing.
However a stool test for dysbiosis and normal culture is advised.
Thank you!
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
