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Steroids can increase the amount of yeast in your GI tract, but I'm guessing the other resident bacteria will still be there as usual.
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Yes, under the influence of corticosteroids one should have more "stuff" growing in the gut, rather than less, because the drugs tend to weaken the immune system.

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Just what I need, more yeast. :roll:

I've had plenty and I rightly or wrongly blame chemo.
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Good luck with the Entocort, Joan. I suspect that you won't need a very large dosage for long.

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Grrrrrr. GI didn't call.
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