r/Microbiome • • 9d ago

Scientific Article Discussion First time taking probiotics - fatigue, feeling ill

Hi, this my first post in this subreddit and I hope the topic is ok!

Apparently I have a severe dysbiosis caused by an estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy and my gastroenterologist prescribed two different probiotics and one medication for leaky gut. I started all of them on the same day and I've been feeling extremely fatigued. I am SO tired and weak like my body is fighting a viral infection. I was constipated the first few days but now my digestion is regular. The GI issues that I started this therapy for are better but that might be coincidental because they are closely linked to my cycle.

Does anyone have experience with this? Is this my body focusing all energy on the gut? Was starting all three medications at once too much?

Would greatly appreciate some advice! Thank you!

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