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Open Question: how can i get treatment for systemic yeast or candida?

I believe that a have a systemic yeast problem, which I really want to get sorted out. I have nutritional supplements and follow an anti-candida diet but i've heard that you really need nystatin to completely rid yourself of the yeast problem. but doctors don't believe in candidiasis, so how can i get a prescription for nystatin? has anyone tried any of the yeast diets with success? thanks! more

Open Question: Candida Questions...need help with these..?

i read that candida albicans yeast loves highly acidic environments, is this true? i also read that reducing the pH levels with alkaline environment can reduce they growth and starve them of nutrients when combined with not eating any sugar or anything with yeast in it.....is this true? if so potassium is a alkaline, does this mean lots of bananas would be a good addition to probiotics and a diet without bread, or sugar would eliminate them? any outlook on this would be great..... thanks more

Resolved Question: Yeast or UTI I dont know? Is it serious? Anyone else been through simular experiances?

Ok so.. I'm a 21 year old Male. I've had this awesome penis infection thing for almost 3 months now and this is how it began.. The week i broke up with my stuipid ex i was in feeling pritty down depressed and shit i dont know if that has anything to do with it but yea that was on the tuesay and i was going through all hell all week like i never have had before trying to sort things out and wat not.. on the friday during the day i felt a weird feeling inside my penis it was odd but thought nothing of it... the days goes i come home talk with the ex and we officially split blah blah. that night i went out with the boys hit it hard drugs and alcohole while having this increasing penis pain i related it to past times while on drugs it being hard to urinate so i didnt thing much of it at all. the next day my penis is really sore like never before i had a play around and had a look at it and my whole phead was really RED and SORE and SMELLY I'm guessing the drugs lowered my immune system and the rash broke through. Instant paranoia.. i thought i had caught an std of my ex. (i had a bloodtest for stds on the same week we broke up cause i found out she slept with someone else a few months back- all resaults came back negative). then i remembered that the last time we had sex which was the previous weekend something funny and odd happened - while we were having intercorse she complained about it being very painful, kept having sex then i had to go pee... i went to the toilet turned on the light and i looked at my bloke meat and i yelled 'WTF!' there was hair all over it like long hairs.. it was in our friends spare bed so we dont know how long or how the hair got there if it was hers or yea.. just dont know. the whole weekend she could not walk properly cause of her pain in her secret spots, by the end of the weekend she was ok but i complained about a little itch during the week nothing wild just extremly mild discomfort under my forskin. I'm not saying these experiances cause my problem i'm just giving out details to try understand wat could of happened. Ok back to the weekend of my awesome thrush. after my weird symptoms i went to see a doc the next day to get my resaults from my blood test everything came back negative and i'm due for the 3month HIV test in 2 weeks. i told him about my condition he had a look and diagnosed me with candida game me cream 'Hydrozol' and gave me antibiotics cause he said i might have 'early signs of UTI'. The cream helped heaps the pain went the rash went, the pain inside faded after the 5-7day antibiotic. then boom a week later its back inside pain is not wild but discomforting i left it thinking it would just go away if i drank heaps of water. about a month later i went to see my actual doc told him everything and made be do a midstream urine test resaults came back negative. then he prescribed me Nizoral 30 yeast infection course and Mircodantin 10day with another 10day repeat just incase my prostate is playing out or something. first week on the pills i felt much better but then for some reson halfway through my second course on macrodantin shit gets even worse and i could feel pain in my balls the spot between my penis and balls pulses with pain some days and thrush pops up everytime i have happytime so i'm guessing its even in my sprem. I'm on my last day of macrodantin and i is worryied still have 11 more pills on Nizoral. All my other blood tests are 110% liver is 110% i'm a fit hard working class man, i work out everyday, i have an amazing diet. what is wrong? stressing too much? i hope its not signs of HIV!? is it something i'm eating or taking? There was a 3 month period where i was taking Cell Biology - Metaslim B2 which increases metabolisum. gives you energy whilst exersice and increases blood presure through the roof. I'm just seriously over it.. more

Resolved Question: candida yeast infection diet?

Hi, for he past 3 days i have been really good and not had any of the stuff your not supposed to have but mum's given me a piece of chocolate cake to eat tonight will it hurt to eat it or should i just hide it. thanks thanks kitt, that's what i thought might happen. the infection is in my penis, i have been using tea tree oil diluted in water and placing directly on (what oil would be best). Any other ideas on what i should be doing. thanks again more

Voting Question: RESISTANT STRAIN OF CANDIDA ALBICANS CAUSING PERSISTENT VAGINAL THRUSH or DO I HAVE VULVODYNIA? PLEASE HELP!!!?

20 year old female, chronic thrush sufferer. MARRIED, tend to develop thrush symtoms day after intercourse. became very noticible when bouts of thrush became more intense and more frequent. It began from a thrush infection, petri dish results came back from the lab specifying that i had a "heavy overgrowth of candida albicans", this was almost 3 weeks ago. For many years from ages 14-till now (20) i have suffered from reoccuernt bouts of thrush, usually minor enough to be treated by 6 day course of canesten cream and which always clears up after treatment. I was just routinely tested for clamidyia, herpes virus 1 and 2, hiv, bacterial vaginosis, uti (urinary tract in fection) and they all came back negative. (A HEAVY OVERGROWTH OF CANDIDA ALBICANS) was THE CULPRIT. i dont smoke or drink, am not on the pill, i dont have diabetes but i do suffer from stress and anxiety and hypoglycemia as well as love my chocolate and coffee a little too much. i wear cotton undies, dont wash my vagina with anything other than water, i both eat yoghurt and apply it topically. i am taking inner health plus capsules every day to help my body build up its good bacteria. i eat a lot of garlic, am now bathing in baths containing apple cider vinigar and baking soda. i am now boiling my water, drinking more than 2 litres a day and cutting out all suger, caffeine and antibiotic containing foods such as red meat chicken, eggs and naturally ALL YEAST CONTAINING PRODUCTS. i am up to my wits end with pain when i pass urine even though i have been tested for a UTI twice now and they both came back negative. i have a CONSTANT BURNING SENSATION on the outsie lips of my vulva that periodically worsens in bouts of varying intentisity. BUT THE BURNING IS ALWAYS THERE!!!. i am going to see a specialist however, the doctors are saying that i should be sitting on their side of the desk consisdering i have researched so much to help myself but they just prescribe one treatment at a time to no avail. TREATMENTS I HAVE USED i have used canesoral duo (oral capsule and topical cream) 3 days later no improvement, canesten 3 day cream, 3 days later no improvement, visit to the doctor again prescribed NILSTAT for a course of 14 days, burning began to get worse whilst using the cream so i stopped went to a different doctor and was prescribed orzole oral capsule and canesten 6 day pessary (the ones u insert in the vagina) no improvement. so back to the doctor and was prescribed boric acid (14 day course). Am currently on my 4th day of treatment and symptoms have remained the same-constant burning-worse when i URINATE-fluctuaing in levels of intensity. i am extreamily depressed and have suicidal thoughts. on top of this my anxiety is playing up and making it terribly hard to keep up with anything in my daily life. i have drastically changed my diet to kill the candida yeast and am taking antifungal herbal teas from the naturopath to help elliminate the fungal infection in my body. i am suffering really bad withdrawal symptoms for sugar and coffee which is only making the process worse. i feel as though the doctors have not a clue about how to really help or treat reoccurent thrush infections and that really brings out my anxiety and fear levels further. i feel really alone. it is ruining my sex life, my social life, my studies, my work and my will to live. the fact that i have tried all these treatments and still no relief makes me think is it possible to burn myself with the amount of differnt treatments i have used? AND HENCE THE BURNING SENSATION NOW? then i think its not possible because my body would have healed itself now if that was the case. could i have possibly cut myself when pushing the dry applicator into my vagina and irritated it? OR IS IT ANOTHER CONDITION ALLTOGETHER? i was GOOGLING CONSTANT VAGINAL BURNING and reaults came back about a condition called VULVODYNIA where for some unknown reason a womans vagina is constantly irritated, burning and sore. apparently the doctors dont know much about that condition either and only prescribe antidepresents anyway. apparently reoccurent vaginal yeast infections (thrush) can bring VULVODYNIA) ON. does any one have any INTRICATE advice about reoccurent thrush infections and CONSTANT VAGINAL BURNING? believe you me i have researched nealry all there is to know about canida thrush infections but all the information is so general and reapeated. WHAT CAN I DO TO FASTEN THE HEALING PROCESS? all these drastic changes to my diet and lifestyle are so draining and in my fragile state it is hard not to feel suicidal and totally alone. I HAVE COMPLAINED SO MUCH THAT MY HUSBAND IS NOW IMMUNE TO MY SUFFERING STATE AND I FEEL EVEN FURTHER ISOLATED. PLEASE HELP! i hope i have described my history thouroghly enough. more

Voting Question: can old fruit or beans cause nausia at night or can yeast cause it?

can diet cause nausia or can yeast or candida cause nausia what sholuld a doctor do? more

Voting Question: Anyone ever tried a candida diet ?

Any advice on what to eat while trying to go yeast free ? more

Resolved Question: I think I have Candida Albicans. What can I do to rid myself of it?

I have chronic bad breath with a white coating on my tongue that will not come off when I scrape it. I've had this problem for about 10 years but never knew anything about Candida. This morning when I woke up, I did a spit test and my spit was a bit stringy. Does this automatically mean that I have Candida? I don't really seem to have any other problems but this bad breath will not go away and I know it's not due to oral health because my mouth is in great condition. Should I go to the doctor? Could he prescribe me something to get rid of the yeast? Or do I need to follow a strict anti-Candida diet? Do you think going on this diet would help with my breath? I've already cut out dairy and any food items with dairy in it. I'm still eating meat...chicken, beef, etc. more

Resolved Question: How do you tell when my Candida yeast infection is gone???

Hello, I need a little help with finding out how I know my oral yeast infection (Candida) is gone. I've been on a VERY strict diet of almost only veggies, a few raw nuts, and some berries, which are permitted on the diet due to their low sugar content. I've been on this diet for a week and feel great! However, I'm afraid that once I go back to my regular vegan diet including fruits and grains, that the Candida will come back. Does anyone know how to tell when it's gone?? My throat is clear, my tongue is almost completely better, but I just don't know. I'm afraid to risk it. If anyone has any answers or suggestions I would be extremely appreciative...we have quite a few family functions coming up and I would be miserable if I couldn't partake in some of the foods. :( Thanks to anyone who can help!!!! more

Resolved Question: Mysterious Instant Stomach Troubles

Going to be as brief as possible: 21, male, healthy. Large build 230, 6'2. Drank wine a bit consistently for 5-6 months, no problems. Drank other hard liquor in the past, no problems. Tried Gin on June 6th, half a bottle (Seagram's Extra Dry mixed with lemon juice and ginger ale..I don't usually mix, was doing so for fun). Immediately noticed I had to keep taking deep breaths/out of breath sensation, stopped. Not sure if the Japanese food (sushi etc.) could've had an impact. Drank Jack Daniels and rot gut vodka before, so it was not a matter of tolerance or alcohol exposure. Next day woke up to a feeling below the throat, felt like a constant need to cough. Went to the doctor...EKG, Chest X-Ray, Barium Swallow, Spirometer/Flow Meter (lung test), Gallbladder Liver scan, all negative. Endoscopy showed a very very small 3-4 cm sliding hiatal hernia, deemed asymptomatic (does not produce symptoms) as it was so small it didn't even show on the Barium Swallow X-ray. Endoscopy showed no irritation, irregularities or inflammation. Allergy tests showed nothing, Clarinex did nothing. Symptoms are: Constant cough/irritation between collar bones, murky/powdery stools (as if you were to flush powder from the bottom of the toilet bowl and it billows up), sinus congestion, excessive burping, extreme fatigue, minor heart palpitations, yellow/white coated tongue, hurts to take a deep breath. Spaced out/tired after eating, worse than the "after turkey meal feeling". Excessive salivation/sweet tasting salivation. Hear an intermittent sound like gas escaping through my esophagus to my neck when I lie down. No heartburn whatsoever. Odd sour taste at back of mouth. No history of any problems, no history of hypochondria, not psychological (Ativan and other sedatives did nothing). Antibiotics did nothing. A homeopath suggested Nux Vomica, did nothing but calm me mentally. Acid reflux/GERD was suggested, took Prilosec, Zantac, Pepcid AC, no effect. Moved to PPI's (strongest stuff they got), Protonix/Aciphex/Zegerid, did nothing. It has been 2 months, the symptoms persist despite diet changes. Suggestions regarding a decrease in weight were made. Factors of environment include mold under my water bed that has grown over the years due to frequent popping of the tubes. A plan to replace the bed is underway. It has been suggested that the mold is causing this, or perhaps a Candida Albicans yeast overgrowth, however, the reaction to the Gin was sudden, instant, and very acute. I felt no symptoms whatsoever prior to consumption. 5 doctors, a gastroenterologist, a pulmonary specialist, 10 health coach's/nurses from the insurance company, a renowned medical researcher, and a famous health expert who exposed a pharmaceutical scam had no clue whatsoever, and were completely baffled. I have gotten some guidance from a Chinese medicine woman/acupuncturist and am undergoing treatment through TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). Nevertheless, I am asking for your opinions. Do not tell me I have "GERD" or "acid reflux disease", those ailments are not diseases, and my symptoms/tests defy such a diagnosis. I am more knowledgeable about Acid Reflux/GERD than most doctors at this point, and I know I don't have it. I know every test used to detect it, and every "health tip" recommended for it, so don't waste my time or yours by spamming it. I am looking for alternative causes. Thank you Looking for more answers more

Resolved Question: Clogged digestive system?

So heres a little background... I realized I probably have a problem with Candida (yeast) overgrowth due to antiobiotic use a while back, sinus infections, and a diet full of dairy, meat, and processed foods instead of fruits and vegetables (and low fiber). Before I started any type of treatment for this, my "stools" were irregular, maybe 2 times in 3 days, and I would often either be constipated or have really loose, smelly diahrrea (sorry). I first started on the Candida Diet and only ate berries, meat, vegetables, and everything else in extreme moderation (except for some alcohol on the weekends). I then started using Candida Clear by NOW, its a blend of potent anti-fungal herbs which got pretty good reviews. I started taking this to help with the Candida, and thought I would also do a colon cleanse concurrently to make sure there wasnt some kind of blockage making my candida worse. I used Oxy-Powder, which uses ozone (oxygen) to cleanse the digestive system. I think my bowels might really be screwed up though, because when I took the recomended dose (4) I didnt get much results. Once I upped it to 8 pills, I got the effects I had expected but while it said to expect 3 bowel movements a day, I still only got 1 or 2. I also take Dr. Ohhira's probiotics to help replenish the good baceria. Together, this approach led me to lose a lot of waterweight and my acne got MUCH better over a week or two. After doing this for a while I decided to use a psyllium (fiber) based colon cleanser to see if it would work better than the oxy-powder. I am still taking Candida-fighting pills but now taking psyllium twice a day. I expected this to increase my bowel movements and maybe even pull out a few "ropes" like you see from Colonix (psyllium is the main ingredient in the system). None of this has happened - since I started taking the psyllium I have felt bloated around my midsection and clogged up. I've gone back to only having bowel movements of about 2 in 3 days. Now my main question is: could the candida be why I am so clogged up? Could it be from eating too much meats? What should I do now? I just want to clear out my gut, and now I'm afraid the psyllium I thought would help is lodged in there and might not come out... what supplements could help? more

Resolved Question: colon, liver, and Candida yeast cleanse?

hello, i am almost 19 years old and i am thinking of doing a colon, liver and candida yeast cleanse. does anyone know if there is a minimal/suitable age you should be to do all of these cleanses? is it a good idea to do even if i don't show the symptoms of someone who needs the cleanse and i adhere to a diet rich in fibre? more

Resolved Question: Anti-candida diet is giving me worse symptoms?!?

Hi all Just wondering if anybody out there has had the same experience... I have just started the anti-candida diet (three days ago) and havbe been taking apple cider vinegar as well, as that is supposed to be so good. I had no yeast infection before at all (was just doing the diet for health reasons) but now have the symptoms!! Is this just my body dispelling all the yeast?! I heard somewhere that it can happen, biut just wondering if anybody has actually experienced it and how long it took for the symptoms to go away?! As I said, I had NO yeast infection before. Thank you!! more

Resolved Question: Apple cider vinegar to help candida/yeast?

Hi all I have heard that apple cider vinegar is fantastic to lower yeast in our bodies, so I've been taking it for a few days now whilst on the "candida diet". The thing is I have yeast infection-like symptoms now (which I read could happen as the body gets rid of yeast). Can anyone else share their experience with this, or any other wisdom on how to lower yeast in the body? Thank you!! more

Resolved Question: Could this Be It!!!!!?

a few weeks back i asked a question concerning my unusual weight problem. i got an answer of possible canadian yeast overgrowth and i found a list of 50 symtoms and i match 24. should i go to a doctor about it? what can be done to treat it? does it sound like i have it? here are my matching symtoms: (each line is a different one) • incapacitating fatigue • concentration/focus problems extreme tightness in the neck and shoulders unrefreshing sleep white coated tongue • depression • irritability • anxiety night sweats mood swings • sensitivity to heat/cold • alcohol intolerance • irritable bowel • constipation and/or diarrhea • painful gas/abdominal bloating dryness of mouth and eyes acne dandruff • allergies • sensitivity to noise/sounds sensitivity to odors • weight changes without changes in diet • lightheadedness • feeling in a fog http://stopcandidayeast.com/Symptoms_of_Candida_Yeast_Overgrowth.html more

Resolved Question: What are some good recipes if I'm on the Candida diet?

The recipes can't have any -sugar or anything with sugar in it for that matter -yeast (this would include milk because it has sugar in it. same goes for other foods. if it has sugar in it, don't include it) Thanks for your help everyone!!! more

Resolved Question: UTIs and candida/yeast question!?

Sorry for this gross question, but I need some advice! I have rarely suffered yeast infections or UTIs, but in the last 2 months I have had a few. What can bring these on, and do other ppl experience the same thing (hardly any, and then a burst of it in the space of a few months)? I know that tight pants, too much sugar in the diet etc can bring it on, but what about stress etc? Look forward to your advice/experiences! Thanks:) more

Resolved Question: Does anyone have recipes for the candida diet?

I am looking for main dishes, condiments, non-alcoholic drinks, bread, desserts, and substitutions for cheese, yogurt, yeast, milk, and anything else interesting!!!!! Thanks for any help you can give me for this "yeast monster" problem!! more

Resolved Question: What is the best medicine ( not herbs ) for severe intestinal candida?

Please do not recommend colon cleanses or herbal remedies, they don't work for me, I have tried them ALL. I have tried all the special diets too.I have had this problem for 17 years and it is in the colon / upper intestine.I have had 2 colonoscopies in the last 3 years.They saw nothing weird, but you cannot detect candida that way, or so I have heard. I do not have vaginal yeast infections ironically, probably because my urine is super acidic, but I see symptoms all throughout my body in the last year that the yeast has infiltrated my system. I have read The Yeast Syndrome by Towbridge and done extensive research, but I think the best answers come from others who have used medicines themselves.I have used the highest level probiotics that helped, but did not resolve it. I know of Nystatin and Fluconazole, but have yet to try. Need a recommend.Oh and my doctor(s) do not believe in this particular strain of candida and do not want to prescribe anything due to the cost of it. Nice huh? Thanks for the answers so far, but I am NOT guessing anything. I was diagnosed 8 years ago as having this and lost my health insurance right after that, so I had no continuing treatment. My current doctors don't want to deal with it due to cost and their beliefs and changing doctor's is not easy as I am not on insurance even now. Also taking any type of active probiotic is a waste of time until the Candida is killed off. My original doctor way back told me that and all the medical websites confirm it. You are wasting your money buying or taking anything to balance the intestines until the die off happens from the drug treatments. The Candida will just kill off the healthy bacteria as it is so much stronger. It appears that Diflucan is the one to use at this time. And the book The Yeast Syndrome was written by an expert in the field. I have had this for 17 years and have researched it extensively, I wanted a drug answer as specified in the original question, nothing else. more

Resolved Question: I had colonic hydrotherapy.........?

On thursday, once it was done and the nurse / health care lady assessed my 'deposits' she said I have a wheat, dairy and caffeine allergy and candida (allergy yeast infection due to allergy to sugar) since then I have cut out caffeine, dairy, wheat and reallly cut down on sugar. I have bought wheat and gluten free products, rice milk, and only drink herbal tea now, I only eat fish and chicken anyway. But, since the colonic and change in diet I have felt great, but really really tired!! and had a headache! Any suggestions??? i do have a confirmed wheat and dairy allergy as my gp alsoadvised! the woman who did the colonic is actually a qualified nurse as are they all. more

Resolved Question: What can I do to get rid of possible candida overgrowth?

I just read about candida (yeast) overgrowth in the digestive system and I think I might be suffering from it. I suffer from chronic fatigue, I am super moody, and also have a lot of muscle aches. My question is, what is the first step to take care of this? I cannot go to the doctor because I have no insurance, so I would like to take care of this on my own. What should I do first? What diet should I be on? I plan on taking probiotics once I have conquered the overgrowth, but what should I take first? What was your experience with it? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Anyone into holistic health and know their stuff??

I have symptoms of candida overgrowth (NOT a yeast infection, but feelings of bloating and extreme fatigue after eating). I know one way is to stop eating refined sugars and carbs, but I am looking into these candida cleanses that is supposed to help kill of the yeast in conjunction with the diet the tell you to follow. I'll probably do the cleanse and the diet, but is there anything I need to take in conjunction with it to make it more effective? Or do I take things after (I know of acidophilus) to keep it "at bay"? I've been looking at a lot of supplements, it's just hard trying to figure out the best way to go. ps. I'm also vegetarian - pretty much vegan, so nothing with geletin caps. :o) Thanks for your help! more

Resolved Question: Please help I'm starving!?

Ok this is the story! I have to follow the Candida diet but I'm vegitarian and allergic to Wheat, Yeast, potatos and Citrius. Anyone any ideas what on earth I can eat?????? more

Resolved Question: Please help!!!!!?

Ok this is the story! I have to follow the Candida diet but I'm vegitarian and allergic to Wheat, Yeast, potatos and Citrius. Anyone any ideas what on earth I can eat?????? more

Resolved Question: i have a yeast infection?

I have type 1 diabetes, and my sugars were high, thus causing another yeast infection (my third one this year). My symptoms include water retention, bloating, depression, and itchyness and irritation of the vagina. is this normal? my gyno gave me cream for my last one, which i have been using. besides controlling my sugars, i am trying the anti-candida diet. it is soooo hard and i've only been doing it for a day. what else would help? im also on Femcon FE birth control, if that helps. more

Resolved Question: systemic candida?

After months of Utis and yeast infections I think I probably have systemic candida. I've been reading about it on the net, and all i can seem to find are diets that reduce what you're eating basically to lettuce and fish. Are these just alternative type solutions? Can I go to the doctor and be prescribed medication to make it go away? I really think I will starve to death if I have to follow one of those diet things :/ more

Resolved Question: what can u eat if your gluten sensitive or on a candida diet?

I have attempted to try to rid my body of yeast, dairy, and gluten but what is left to eat I am stumped. I thought oatmeal had gluten in it more

Resolved Question: Oral thrush?

After taking antibiotics and prednisone for asthma bronchitis, I got oral thrush but Not vaginal yeast... since i`m allergic to diflucan, I tried nystatin the one that you swish and swallow and it helped alittle but didn`t cure it completely.. so I decided to try acidophilus powder and not eating nothing with sugar or yeast and its helping, I have been doing this for two weeks now... but my question is ... I`ve notice that if I eat anything like potatoes, or brown rice which I was told i`m allow to have in the candida diet.. after eating I feel a thick coat of saliva on my throat and tongue.. has anyone done this candida diet?? and does it reallyt works?? and when can I start eating healthy carbs such as brown rice, whole wheat pasta and cheeses? more

Resolved Question: Ongoing Thrush?

I've been dealing with oral candidiasis for 6 months now. I've been on meds which initally helped but then symptoms reappeared. Now I'm on Nystatin again and it doesn't seem to be helping at all. I'm on an anti-candida diet (no yeast, no sugar, no wheat) but have seen very little improvement. I have a horrible taste in my mouth, dry mouth, white casseous looking adherences on the back of my tounge and when I open my mouth my whole tounge is white and if I keep it open, you can se the yeast dies and under you can see my normal tounge. I have also tried accupuncture, coconut oil, three-lac, grapefruit seed vitamins. I'm at my wits end and all I want to do is be normal again. I've been worked up for immune system disorders as well as celiac and they are all neg. I am young (34), and otherwise pretty healthy. Please if someone has had this problem or has a suggestion, please e-mail me. I am feeling so lonely in this frustrating venture. more

Resolved Question: eating all the time but healthy?

ok i eat very very heathty no suger no wheat or yeast products and dairy but i eat alot of the healthy stuff im always eating but its always yeast free wheatfree and no suger or dairy but is it still bad will i gain weight or lose it i started 3 weeks ago its the candida diet more

Resolved Question: eating very heathy but always eating?

Resolved Question: Is yeast infection dangerous ? please tell me about it..?

Is it really dangerous disease ? I heard about Anti-Candida diet. So, Once we are healed / cured, can we stop doing the diet ? can we still eat normally, eat sugar and whatever that is not allowed when we have the infection ? Once it is treated, is it safe ? and how long will usually the infection go away ? Can women still have intercourse during the infection ? Thanks And what is the one in the mouth ? what causes it ? Can vaginal yeast infection affect the mouth yeast infection ? more

Resolved Question: I was doing weight watchers and losing but now I'm not hungry enough to make the daily minimum?

I'm fifteen and my mom and I are doing weight watchers together, on our own. (She used to go to the meetings, so she has all the handouts, books and info.) I've lost about ten pounds so far and would like to lose maybe five more. Well, I have candida and my doctor put me on a no sugar, no yeast, no mold foods, no preservatives or additives or processed foods diet to get rid of it. So basically I've been eating organic meat and eggs, and vegetables. I have been really tired so I haven't been doing very much exercise, and from all the protien I'm eating I'm just not hungry. Will my body go into starvation mode if I don't eat the minimum of 18 points, and just eat what fills me, maybe 12 points? I'm five six and weigh 130 something pounds. I know it doesn't sound like I need to lose weight, but the way I gain it, I actually do. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Yeast infection or something else?

I've had a thick whitish yellow discharge (for as long as I started having discharge at all, I'm 15). My (what's it called... labia?? i dunno) is red and has bumps. It used to itch occasionally but it hasn't in recent weeks. I've been on a self-prescribed candida cleanse diet for about a week and a half now but it hasn't done much yet. I probably just haven't done it long enough considering how long i've had the infection. I have my period every month, and I'm a virgin. Let me know if you need any more information. Any help would be really appreciated! more

Resolved Question: What are the best supplements/probiotics to take, to get rid of massive Candida infection?

I am too lazy to change my diet, so I'd like to know if there are any specific antifungals/probiotic supplements that work pretty well to destroy an intestinal yeast infection...? If you managed to cure a Candida/yeast infection, what products or drugs did you take? How well did they work? I REALLY need help on this as I am faced with a serious health problem that may or may not be Candida overgrowth, but without medical insurance, I can't get extensive testing done to figure out what condition I really have. However from my own research, it seems likely that Candida is a major component of my longterm illness, if not the whole thing. Can you treat Candida effectively with supplements/drugs, without making significant dietary changes? I'm getting all sorts of symptoms now that keep increasing, something like IBS (I feel things moving in my digestive system, and constipation is severe) and blurry vision/eye pain/bloodshot eyes, water retention, fatigue.. I need some help! more

Resolved Question: Do I have Lupus? (I don't think I've ever been tested)?

I have been sick for about five years or so. I started becoming depressed/have eating issues/sleep issues when I was fourteen and moved from the city to a boarding school. I had digestion issues when I was a kid but generally I was pretty healthy. By the time I was sixteen I had curbed my problems with food but suddenly became sensitive to meat. I would randomly get fevers and strange pains in my body. I never felt "normal." After I got mono last year & a couple bouts of tonsilitus everyone thinks my problem is related to candida yeast or CFS. Throughout this time between fourteen and twenty I have had extreem fatigue. If I participated in a sport for an hour or more I would need to rest for two days. My medical history is complicated including possible endometriocys (sp?). I am fatigued, I am sore, I am on a special diet for candida, and I still feel like my head is in a fog. I have no energy, I have random hot flashes. what int he hell coudl I have? (I've been to many doctors) My Mom has been tested for celiacs disease and has been tested negative. I eat very well actually. In fact I am on a sugar free all organic, whole food diet. My Mom and I have very similar symptoms. She started getting sick when she was 20, after getting into a car accident with my Dad (at the time). Even though I have not been in an accident I have had other physical traumas, and yet even where we find most of the same pains is similar. I also had mono almost an entire two years ago, I thought this was residual effects but it shouldn't be for an entire year+!? I go through stages where I'm not as bad, but that's when I force myself to go to bed every night @ 10 pm, even on weekends. If I drink I get way more sick. So obviously I don't. However, it's hard to be 20 and feel like crap. more

Resolved Question: tasty salad dressing for anti-candida diet?

if you anyone is familiar with candida (or yeast) one would know that you are not suppose to have those commercially packaged (boxed, bottled or canned) foods especially those salad dressings -like ranch, italian, thousand island...etc. they all have this "high fructose corn syrup" and vinegar that feeds the yeast build up in the body... I was wondering if it is possible for candida sufferers to have salad with these dressings but in SMALL amounts...? I was trying for the longest time to have salad with lemon and olive oil but I would never finish the salad cause it never satisfied my tatse buds. I would think having these salad dressings in a small portion would be fine....or does anyone know a more tastier recipe for salad dressing? Something with out yeasts or sugars or mayo...? more

Resolved Question: AHH something is wrong with me! I can not control this!?

I am a 5 ft 4 inch girl who weights around 130 lbs. I do not believe I am fat and I do not gain weight easily. When I think about myself I acctually think that I am in good shape. HOWEVER, I think I have a problem with food. I want to eat eat eat all the time. I can not stop thinking about it and when I do eat out with everyone I not only eat the most out of everyone but I finish before everyone too! I just eat super fast and just way too much for my size of body. Recenlty I found out that I might have a possible yeast infection (candida overgrowth) in my digestive tract/intestines. It makes my tongue hurt after I eat anything... For the past 2 weeks I went on a diet (to not only get rid of my yeast but to try to get rid of my nasty cravings) I ate just shrimp, avocado, nuts, chicken and water.... Then I exploded at my most vulnerable time when I went out to dinner with my dad and I just ate everything!! I can not deprive myself of food and do not know what to do! ah! I have been on the high fiber, high protein, and LOW CARB/SUGAR diet for a while....it seems to work but I do not have energy...and I hate going to doctors...but I might have to... more

Resolved Question: iam weak because of poor diet and bad nutrition can someone help me?

I have multiple food allergies and dont tolerate many foods,eggs,dairy,soy,nuts,seeds,gluten,yeast and sugar.I have been living on canned soups,rice and beans.i DO not tolerate raw or leafy green vegetables because i have IBS.Im loosing my hair,feel weak,dizzy and no energy my weight has gone up and etc.I also have a candida prob.how can i eat balanced meals?am i weak and sick because of my diet?im getting bruising also,i have only enough energy to bathe and then spend the rest of my day in bed,im depressed and keep getting headaches. im allergic to wheat,and gluten as well as all chemicals and food preservatives more

Resolved Question: I have developed "Candida Albicans" for a second time. The first time, I went to a Nutritionist.......

....who guided me to eat the right Diet, along with Alternative Medicine supplements, to get rid of it. Now, she doesn't work anymore, and I can't afford to go to a Private Nutritionist, so does anyone know the best way to get rid of it without the painstaking Diet of no Wheat, Yeast, Sugar or Salt.....?!? more

Resolved Question: Can I Get Rid of Yeast without the Candida Diet?

My doc suspected I had systemic yeast in my stomach whein I went to her complaining of chronich sinus infection & post nasal drip. I tried the diet for this past month and it works. I just don' want to have to do this forever. The only supplements I've been taking are grapefruit seed extract & acidophilus. They're supposed to get rid of the yeast as well. But are there any other supplements I can take to get rid of the yeast? I've heard of Candex & ThreeLac. Does anything else work? Or do I have to stay on the diet for ever? more

Resolved Question: Candida overgrowth or Lyme disease? Or both?

About 1 year and a half ago, I started to experience all kinds of symptoms: anxiety attacks, fatigue, chest tightness, muscle aches, tingling in arms and legs, 'snow' in front of eyes, sinus congestion, stomach issues...these symptoms came one and a time but I was affected by pretty much all of them after about a year. Through my own research, I thought that I had candida (yeast) overgrowth and tried the anti-candida program, changing my diet, taking probiotics, and natural anti-fungals. My symptoms decreased and most even dissappeared. Recently, some of them have come back. I know I've been a little more relaxed on the diet. Someone I suggested I get a lyme disease test, b/c the symptoms sounded similar. I asked my GP for one, and it came back inconclusive, with need for another test in a month. So now I'm worried! Apparently the tests done in Canada aren't very reliable and there are not many doctors who know how to effectively treat lyme disease. (See update...) I've heard great things about a local doctor who knows how to treat lyme disease. If you have lyme, the longer you wait, the worse it can get, and the longer the antibiotic treatment is. So my questions for you are: 1. If you go on an anti-candida diet, can lyme disease symptoms improve? 2. Should I go see this doctor asap, and not wait until they test me in a month? Please let me know what you think. Everyone's welcome, but I'd especially like to hear from people who have lyme and/or candida. Thank you! In response to northcountry: I don't recall being bitten by a tick or having a rash...but I do live in an area where ticks carry lyme disease. The symptoms started after I came back from the Mayan Riviera, Mexico, after I got a bad chest cold down there. Based on internet research, I don't believe there are lyme infested ticks there. more

Resolved Question: Candida Diet & Post Nasal Drip?

Does anyone know if the Candida Diet can help stop post nasal drip (PND) or chronic sinus infections? My doc has a theory that my PND may be related to yeast in my body since the only time my PND stopped was when I was on Flagyl for a yeast infection. So she put me on the diet but I've yet to find any research saying the diet helps PND specifically. more

Resolved Question: Does the Anti-Candida (Yeast) Diet Actually Work?

I have recurring vaginal yeast infections. I do not have diabetes or any other health problems to speak of but, as you can imagine, the vaginal yeast infections get really annoying. Has anyone experienced success getting rid of the infections with the Anti-Candida diet? If so, what did you eat and for how long? And if you did anything else that worked, please share! Blue, I wish we could directly reply to posts, but I wanted to know, what kind of yogurt do you eat? Are you still on the diet? What other foods do you eat? Help would be much appreciated! I have always heard about people who are ON the diet, but I haven't heard about anybody actually fully getting rid of their problem with it, which is why I ask... I don't douche (never have) more

Resolved Question: Can you feel ill from the energy around you? Please help.?

Hello, I've heard that one can feel ill or "off" from energies or vibrations around you. For the last year, I've experienced symptoms such as anxiety, tingling, muscle aches, fatigue, stomach issues. After doing my own research and listening to too many doctors tell me it was stress, I decided to go on the anti-candida diet because I thought I had yeast overgrowth. The symptoms did seem to subside. Sometimes, I still get symptoms but I can't explain what caused them. I was told by a clairvoyant friend that my body may be reacting to the world around me. Apparently there's a shift in vibration that's going on and some people are more sensitive to it than others. I was told by a stranger that she saw me as an "indigo" (?) and moving toward a higher level of vibration. She told me that it's common to feel ill if you are 'in tune' with these energies. During my life, I've had a lot of unexplainable things happen. So, what do you think? What can I do to feel better? more

Resolved Question: Veggie/vegan and candida?

Is anyone else a vegan or vegetarian and suffer from candida (yeast intolerance)? I do and I can't eat any processed or femented foods such as cheese, vineger, soya products, yoghurts etc. I'm also allergic to dairy. It's really hard and I'm struggling with it as I have to be so careful what I eat. I've started using a protein powder to up my protein intake. I'm very careful and eat a lot of lentils and beans and nuts but I want to be on the safe side. I wonderd if anyone else follows a diet like this? I'm not looking for medical advice as I do have people I talk to, but just interested if anyone else is like this and what they eat. more

Resolved Question: Roscea on face?

I have rosacea on my face. I have been taking metro gel and it has helped some what, but still some redness to the face. I was reading that rosacea may be a yeast infection and I started to apply Lamisil to my face and the redness has cleared up some what. It comes and goes, but now I can actually go some time without redness. Has anyone cured their rosacea? I heard about a product called Threelac. I actually think I might have a yeast infection (candida) on the face. I suffered from a bad internal yeast infection and cleared it up with a yeast free diet years ago. I think my body couldn't get rid of the yeast fast enough and it started to use my skin to get rid of it. That is just my theory. I am also allergic to yeast and wheat, but didn't find this out until after i turned 30. My body is probably full of dead yeast! more

Resolved Question: i have been diagnosed with candida so need a yeast free diet, can anyone offer any diet help please?

Resolved Question: Is there a relationship between allergies,autism, leaky gut syndrome,candida,intestinal flora and antibiotics?

My son is and autistic 10 year old.He is classified as High functioning.We notice changes in behaviour and symptoms for the worse when he was given antibiotics,milk.wheat. We tried a casein /gluten free diet but only saw a mild improvement when he was 5.We have a list of foods which are off limits for him to eat because they cause strange behaviour, rashes,excema dematitis.My wife has a family history of allergies to penicillin and other antibiotics.Rhumitoid arthritis is in the family some members have had to be hospitalized.We have recently tried a new product from Global health trax called Threelac.The product claims to remove unwanted anerobic bacteria and yeast from the intestinal wall.During the first two days of administering Threelac my son was crying because his belly hurt so much.He finally had a pooh which was all yellow and full of stringy material.Yeast? 1 month later he has eye contact,speaks great and tells jokes.What a difference he wants to try new food!!!!! more

Resolved Question: Does anyone have a health issue that neither you nor your doctors can figure out? I may have the answer.?

Have you been to multiple doctors who cant find anything wrong with you, yet you know that there is? I am currently creating a website to address millions (yes I said millions) of people about the effects of a yeast called Candida. I am currently treating myself for the condition and will soon begin giving advice for diet, habits, symptoms, and products that will help you get rid of this stubborn organism. If you have any of the following (although there are over 100 symptoms, since Candida can affect your WHOLE body), then you may have a Candida infection .......gas, bloating, reflux, heartburn, indigestion, allergies, skin disorders, rashes, IBS, migranes, neurological issues, tiredness, thrush, and the list goes on and on. My website will be available soon with all you need to know www.feelingnormalagain.com. In the meantime, if you have any questions about what I have to say feel free to email me. I truly hope I can help you just like I have been helped. Good luck! Brock If you have any specific questions, feel free to email me at brock.hardman@sbcglobal.net. more

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