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Hi! My name is Amy. I was diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa in January 2013. I am not an expert when it comes to Hidradenitis Suppurativa; however, I have found a way to put my HS in remission. I must stress this is what has worked for me and I understand each individual is different. My hope is to share my experiences with you to see if I can help you begin the healing process and put your HS in remission! Click on My Hidradenitis Suppurativa Story to learn more.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Take a Probiotic

Is your gut healthy?  Some reports suggest that an unhealthy gut or leaky gut can lead to Hidradenitis Suppurativa.  So what causes your gut to be unhealthy?  A few examples include eating processed and inflammatory foods, excess sugar, a diet low in fiber, toxins, and stress.  Ultimately, these examples allow the bad bacteria to get out of control and can create a multitude of problems such as autoimmune diseases, including HS, and several other health problems. 

I am sure you have heard that not all bacteria is "bad".  Do you take a probiotic?  If not, here are a few reasons why you should start.  Probiotics are the good bacteria that our immune system depends on.  Research suggests that probiotics can help build immunity and reverse several stomach related conditions such as inflammatory bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease and ulcers.  Other research even suggests that a healthy gut may prevent cancer. 

There are many reasons why individuals should consider taking probiotics.  Personally, I choose to take a probiotic daily to strengthen my immune system.  I believe the stronger my immune system the less likely I am to have a flare-up.  I choose to supplement with a liquid probiotic that I get from the refrigerated supplement section at Sprouts. 

Talk to your doctor and do your research to find the best probiotic for you. 
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  1. AnonymousMarch 25, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    i've heard a lot about probiotics, I wanted to know do you eat rice? because I've heard that wheat/gluten is a key trigger for HS

    regards

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    1. Hidradenitis HealingMarch 26, 2015 at 12:59 PM

      I do not eat white rice; however, when I do eat rice I eat brown rice. As a matter of fact, I avoid all whites (white flour, white bread, etc.) You are correct, some HS sufferers have found that gluten is a trigger for their HS. This is not a trigger for me. I have found that I can eat 100% whole wheat and brown rice without any problems or flare-ups.

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    2. AnonymousApril 14, 2015 at 9:42 PM

      I don't think its a trigger for me either, I like quinoa rice which I have added to my diet. my diet has REALLY improved my HS thank god. I still am not sure exactly what triggers my HS but I'm glad its much better. I really like your blog, keep it up

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  2. UnknownJanuary 12, 2016 at 9:16 PM

    I'm only a month into Probiotics and I started it because of the Clyndamicin I was on. I have tried lots of antibiotics (from Specialist) for HS before and nothing has worked. Clyndamicin was prescribed for another condition... the first time I came off it I noticed a flare up starting... straight back on it to prevent complications with 'other issue'... and the flare up stopped. Clyndamicin seems to knock it on the head for me... but when I come off it I would expect flare ups.. which hasn;t happened this time and I'm more convinced by the day - probioitics are my answer... no other changes to diet etc

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