Probiotics to help with microscopic colitis/collagenous colitis?

I've had luck with Solaray Multidophilus 24 strain, 30 billion CFU.
Better still use the pill to make yogurt and drink generously. Been doing it 10 years.

I’m not sure what you mean by using the pill to make yogurt. I am 100% lactose intolerant. Have been since I was born. I’ve had MC for more than 35 years.

I just ordered ClearDose today that is supposed to balance enzymes and also has probiotics in it. I have tried lots of different probiotics. Some combined with prebiotics. Some on shelf, some refrigerated. I haven't found any that I can truly say works. I read up about deficiencies with your body's 3 enzymes today. They are supposed to all work together. If one is deficient, it can cause diarrhea. They won't arrive for 5 days, so I can't tell you if they work yet. I was diagnosed 18 years ago. It has been a journey. I had sacral nerve stimulator surgery 1.5 years ago, I can't say it works either. I really have to try and manage it through diet. I took at a test that showed I am gluten intolerant. I stay away from dairy, processed sugar and processed foods. It does make a difference. If I drink alcohol and sometimes coffee, even decaf, it's a problem...

MC destroys our microbiome. It's very important for us to grow the good bacteria back to keep the bad bateria at bay, which can take 3-6 months.

@ndough "I’m not sure what you mean by using the pill to make yogurt."
The pill contains 24 strains of bacteria - including many varieties of lactobacillus that are the ones you find in yogurt. lactobacillus has been the mainstay of making yogurt for millenia.
Yogurt is especially beneficial for those who are lactose intolerant! The lactobacillus and other strains break down lactose proteins into glucose and galactose. You will have no diarrhea or lactose intolerance symptoms after drinking yogurt.

I became lactose intolerant after being given Clindamycin by a doctor in 2009. After 3 years of making my own yogurt, I gained back my lactose tolerance and since 2012, I have been able to drink milk, eat cheese, dairy, ice cream, etc with no problem.

You take a gallon of milk (whole or 0% doesn't matter). Bring it to a boil (over 185 deg F). Do it in a double boiler or milk will burn. Boiling kills existing bacteria. Very imp. Let it cool to 110 to 120 deg. Open a few pill capsules and dump probiotic powder into milk. stir vigorously. Put it in an insulated place to keep it's warmth. I use the space inside an oven when it's turned off. Do not disturb it for next 6 hours.
You should see the top surface turn from liquid into jelly like firmness. that's it!

I know yogurt will help with lactose intolerance and IBS, but not sure it will help with MC.

@knvdo2 There are different types of yogurt. The ones containing lactose contain milk from cows. Cow milk is for baby cows. I was born lactose intolerant 72 years ago so I am not going to try to change it up now. Plus, my husband will not allow me into his kitchen. 😁

@donnagail
Good morning. Curious how the ClearDose is working for you after a month of taking it. My wife has MC too. Thank you

@mrgriz09 it seems to be working but I also take antibiotics and prescription Cholestyamine 2 or more hours before or after taking antibiotics. Cholestyamine is a powder, so I mix it with some Gatorade to replenish the electrolytes I may have lost. The dose is 2 per day, but I take one with every meal, so a total of 3. It took a couple of weeks to kick in. I am sorry she has MC. It's life altering for MC patients, including our spouse and family. Budesonide is the go-to but it's a strong steroid and can sometimes be life threatening to wean off if someone has been on it a long time. I will never use it again after being on it a solid 15 years. Most MC patients also need to go gluten-free and dairy free to help control the symptoms. It's hard, but we eventually get used to it with so many GF products available. And milk is almond, rice or oat milk. I wish your wife much luck! Buy the book Microscopic Colitis by Wayne Persky for her. He also wrote a diet book.

Thank you so much for the information. I’ll pass it on to her. Take care if yourself

Probiotics are suppose to help as an anti-inflammatory. For lactose intolerance. I've been using Kefir Milk, it's fermented and does not irritate bowel. It works well with smoothies loaded with anti-inflammatory additives. Turmeric, peppermint oil, aloe Vera, can lower gut colon inflammation that leads to mucous production.

I do use peppermint oil and it helps a lot after eating anything. I am extremely lactose intolerant so not sure about the Kefir. Another thing going against the Kefir, I’m on the spectrum and have a serious problem with sensory processing disorder. Food consistency really affects my eating habits and Kefir looks like something that won’t work.