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it did take me along 3-4 weeks until align worked for me. I was unbelievably bloated and almost miserable, but am THRILLED with the results now. So, I highly recommend keeping going...
don't know about the capsule coming out, but i'd give it another go anyway.
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Thanks, yes, I intend to continue to see what happens. I understand that it takes time to work, but to work it has to actually stay in there and be absorbed! 
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What antibiotic caused your recent strife? My entire IBS situation began in March after I took a physician-prescribed Z-pack for a terrible case of head to toe flu. I got over the flu but never over the diarrhea component of it. I'm trying to load up on probiotics because I feel that the z-pack wiped out the good bugs. You?
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Yep, it was the Z-pack. I've taken it before, and it did give me D but I got over it shortly after taking the last dose. This time, not so much...if anything, I'm getting worse.
Why were you given antibiotics for flu (which is a virus)? Did you have a secondary bacterial infection?
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Good question. I was running a fever so that means infection in there somewhere. The D had already begun with my illness before I started the Z-pack but I do think that didn't do anything to help the bacteria colony in the gut. How long does it take to get back to normal, whatever that is, after the Z-pack? As I mentioned, this happened to me in March. I'm ready to be over this stuff. I'm doing acacia and have just begun Align.
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Antibiotic trouble can manifest itself, even years down the road. So, if you had taken antibiotics as a child, it could be causing effects even now that you are older. They kill the good bacteria, allowing yeast to proliferate and grow. Over a period of time in warm, moist bodies, fungus/yeast can eventually cause unwanted symptoms. Sometimes simply using probiotics aren't enough to restore bowel flora, if yeast have had a chance to flourish in the bowels.
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How long does it take to get back to normal, whatever that is, after the Z-pack?
I'll let you know when I find out - I've been messed up since Feb.
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Well, after a rough first week on Align (the first dose didn't "stay", and I had really bad bloating and gas for the next several days), I can say with some confidence that it seems to be working. On my second week, I am definitely feeling better. No more D, and gas and cramping are reduced. I've been able to increase acacia to 1 tsp. twice daily and that seems to be going well, too.
I'm still sticking mostly w/ the BTC diet (although I had eggbeaters last night and that went well). I attempted grilled salmon Saturday night and had stomach pains all night (though no D). I guess I have to let things calm down more before going back to that.
All in all, I'm more encouraged than I've been in several weeks. 
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