Follow up to BB536 Probiotic strain for IBS-C, confirmed resolution of IBS-C in 4 people that I know so far including myself.

Mods way want to sticky this post because I believe a huge amount of those with IBS-C (confirmed) and maybe general IBS-D-A could be vastly helped by this.

My journey started over 5yrs ago and I spent $10,000's on every supplement, probiotic, diet etc I could find. Nothing worked. I then discovered some research on BB536 Strain of probiotic. Results such as -increased diversity of beneficial gut flora, decrease in pathogenic gut flora, increased content of beneficial gut flora, increased stool moisture content, faster gut transit and more. Research summaries below:

http://www.humanclinicals.org/#/bb536-1/

Seemingly the last strain I have yet to try so I ordered some.

Initially, I started with a couple 5billion CFU a day pills. I also halted all other fermented foods. (I think this was important. Do not consume anything that might compete with it, or multi-strains even if they contain BB536). The only probiotic ingested was BB536. I also made yogurt from it. In less than two weeks my gut normalized COMPLETELY (could take 4-8 weeks for some). I was back to my pre-IBS self, which was bowel movement type-4 every morning.

I also had another HUGE breakthrough. It appears that Lactulose (a cheap non-absorbable liquid sugar used to soften stool) has a synergistic effect with BB536. I believe even though humans do not absorb lactulose, that BB536 feasts on it. My BB536 results doubled with merely 1 spoonful of lactulose taken with BB536 pill. My current regimen is upon waking up, 1 10billion CFU BB536 pill + 1 spoonful of lactulose + full glass of water, wait 30mins then breakfast. THAT IS IT! repeat every 24hrs. I no longer need the BB536 yogurt either.

To rule out a fluke I recorded perfect bowels for over a month, then I stopped taking BB536 routine for 1 week. I reverted back to IBS-C 2 days later.
On restarting BB536/lactulose combo I ordered a new strain of 10billion CFU BB536 pills. I found them on iherb here: https://nz.iherb.com/pr/Natural-Factors-TravelBiotic-BB536-10-Billion-Acitve-Cells-60-Veggie-Caps/71125

*please note this is NOT an affiliate link and I am not affiliated with this company whatsoever. I am only linking because I believe this is the best BB536 option for those interested in trying this (although pricey you only need 1 pill a day).

Restarting the BB536/lactulose combo I once again normalized but this time after only 4 days.

I know some people with IBS-C issues and they are nearly in tears after using this combo. Like me.. regularity has returned, BLOATING is also gone etc. We feel cured.

I can't say it will work for everyone but if it can continue to help others it is a very cheap and easy solution to try.
I'm here for any questions. Cheers.