I have purchased some probiotics from a reputable UK health/ nutrition online shop as I do suffer with a degree of IBS and food intolerances,as I will be starting some form of chemo not sure whether it will be by infusion or oral until I see my oncologist on the 18th. However I have read on the forum that some people have been advised not to take probiotics to help with the gastric se because of introducing unknown bacteria. Is this general advice or does this vary with different oncology teams? Has anyone had success with taking probiotics during treatments?
I used to take Multibionta but my oncologist said ‘no multi vitamins’. You should check with your oncologist first as they might interfere with the chemotherapy… mention the IBS as well, chemo can be tough on your bowels as well but you don’t want take anything that would make the chemo less effective.
Amanda x