Hi. I'm wondering if anyone has tried Kefir yoghurt for stomach pain? I had a right hemicolectomy in 2021 and my last scan in Jan this year was clear. I've been having stomach ache in my lower abdomen and lower back pain for about 3 weeks so decided to try Kefir. It seems to have made things worse as I am now going to the toilet more often but not really diarrhea. It doesn't seem bad enough to ring my colorectal team but I will if it doesn't improve.
I just wondered if anyone else has had this issue?
Hi Drama
I have found that I react to things differently since my LAR. I had an Ileostomy which meant a low fibre diet then a reversal which again caused a period of keeping a food diary and introducing
My operation was August 21 and I’m still sensitive. I can’t have Kefir it causes gas and diarrhoea but that’s just me.
I take pro biotic capsules to help my gut. My S.I.L has a Chinese heritage and has recommended me trying them.
They seem to do the trick for me
Best wishes
Ann
The kefir seemed to make me worse so I've stopped it. As you say, it will affect people differently.
I am getting really stressed even though my scan in January was fine. It's so hard not to jump to conclusions at the first sign of pain.
Thank you for replying.
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