I started eating Activia a little over a week ago. I have severe bowel problems but they cannot seem to diagnos the porblem. I have been tested for IBS and they said that isnt it. I started eating this Activia yogurt which is supposed to have the Live bacteria in it needed to help the digestive system. It has been working but I noticed within the last few days I now have sever cramping in my calves, which I never had before. Ive been tested for Anemia several times and my iron count is fine. Could tere be a connection between the live bacteria and the pain?
2006-08-23 10:16:39 · 2 answers · asked by Beans 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Though I can't say for sure, you should research the types of bacteria in the yogurt, then research bacterial reasons for leg pains. I'm doubting it, but just to be sure, do your research.
2006-08-23 10:23:24 · answer #1 · answered by маұа 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is possible. Stop the Activia for a few days and see what happens. If your leg pains improve, go back on the Activia and see if the pains come back. If you can make the pains come and go consistently with this pattern, then you have found the problem. However, if the Activia is helping your bowels, it is not likely to be causing leg problems.
As for your comments about IBS. There is NO MEDICAL TEST for IBS - it is a label and NOT a Diagnosis. The IBS 'label' is given to patients with chronic bowel problems when other tests have been negative.
A very common problem of IBS-like bowel problems that is rarely diagnosed in the U.S. is Celiac Disease. This is an autoimmune disease that occurs in about one person in every 100 and up to 60% of patients given the 'IBS Label'.
Celiac disease is caused by an allergic reaction to the proteins in wheat, rye and barley known as glutens/gliadins. This disease damages the lining of the small intestines and causes malabsorption of basic nutrients like vitamins and minerals. This malasorption can easily lead to severe leg cramps as a result of low body levels of Magnesium, Calcium and other nutrients.
If your doctor has not tested you for Celiac Disease, then your doctor is not knowledgeable enough to help you. Find a new doc and insist on being tested.
Best wishes and good luck.
2006-08-24 00:51:23 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋