Not sure how reliable some of these stool tests are but for yrs I keep showing low Acidophilus and no growth of the Bifido species in my stool samples. Its shocking since i take a lot of probiotics and alternate between brands. Any idea why they may not be colonizing? My bowel function isnt optimal. I pretty much strain to have a BM every day and have to rely on warm water enemas to facilitate easy passage because i do have a fissure that splits open and bleeds regularly. Also if i have to get up early and rush out the door i will not go all day. i feel like i need to get up, relax, eat and then i will go normally. the old days of being able to go anywhere anytime are over. Also even with use of digestive enzyme and HCL some foods cause colonic spasms, bloat and hard stools. Any suggestions on how to enhance my colonic motility would be great. i am at a loss and right now i need to take magnesium every day just to make sure I go