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I had my gall bladder out 17 yrs ago and i still have ibs problems, is there something that i can take for loose stools?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

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Probiotic VSL3: Our local expert recommends high dose probiotic therapy with vsl3--two to 4 packets per day with the prebiotic inulin. Taking other probiotic foods yogert, kefir, lassi with the above are helpful. Good luck.

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Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

I had my gall bladder out 17 yrs ago and i still have ibs problems, is there something that i can take for loose stools?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Ein answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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