Its The Pitts !

[taz sharratt]

had this rash to the back and front of my armpitts, went to the docs after a week of gradually getting worse, i had thoughts of the celiac skin problems, but no it turns out that i have thrush in my armpitts !!! is there no relief from THRUSH after thinking ide finally beat it ( vaginally ), been clear since gluten-free for the first time in 10 years, im so ***!!^^@@@!!!! off, my body has declared war on itself, ok its gone from down below but it wont go for good, why wont it just DIE, im soooo hacked off, everyone keeps asking me whats that rash and im getting really embarresed by it cos i dont know what to say.

[Smunkeemom]

tell them your body chemicals are out of whack because you have been sick, and that you are trying to fix it.

or

tell them to mind their own business

(I seriously don't know what to tell them)

have you read up on the diet that's for yeast overgrowth? it's like no sugar and stuff (I don't remember I looked it up for someone else once)

I hear that if you get your yeast level in order you can eventually eat sugar again and stuff

sorry I am not much help.

[taz sharratt]

tell them your body chemicals are out of whack because you have been sick, and that you are trying to fix it.

or

tell them to mind their own business

(I seriously don't know what to tell them)

have you read up on the diet that's for yeast overgrowth? it's like no sugar and stuff (I don't remember I looked it up for someone else once)

I hear that if you get your yeast level in order you can eventually eat sugar again and stuff

sorry I am not much help.

but you did help in just replying because someone is reading my rant! im just so sick of it, i could possibly cope with all the other symptoms of celiac but not the thrush and now that its spreading i really feel depressed with it. thanx for listening.

[Smunkeemom]

but you did help in just replying because someone is reading my rant! im just so sick of it, i could possibly cope with all the other symptoms of celiac but not the thrush and now that its spreading i really feel depressed with it. thanx for listening.

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I found this ^^ link for you, most of the foods on the "don't eat it" list are full of gluten anyway, how long have you been gluten free? maybe it will clear up with a few more minor changes to diet.

[2kids4me]

You can try getting some acidophyllus from a health food store. It is kept in the fridge and you can take it with juice or whatever - it helps repopulate and restore the normal good bacteria in the intestine. My daughter had a chronic problem with yeast rash on her inner thigh - I got the acidophyllus and it helped.

Eating yogurt (plain is best - you can add fresh berries to it).

[taz sharratt]

You can try getting some acidophyllus from a health food store. It is kept in the fridge and oyu cna take it with jiuce or whatever - it helps repopukate and restore the normal good bacteria in the intestine. My daughter had a chronic problem with yeast rash on her inner thigh - I got the acidophyllus and it helped.

Eating yogurt (plain is best - you can add fresh berries to it).

ive been on acidofolis for the past 3 years on and off, i started drinking that probiotic yogurt but then i found that im lactose intolerant, i dont really have much sugar but will cut it out alltogether, i d like a glass of wine and i know theres lots of sugr in that so maybe if i go tee total for a bit it may make a difference. Im wondering if i can put the yogurt om my skin as im not injesting it, would that be safe? anyone have any ideas?

[ravenwoodglass]

ive been on acidofolis for the past 3 years on and off, i started drinking that probiotic yogurt but then i found that im lactose intolerant, i dont really have much sugar but will cut it out alltogether, i d like a glass of wine and i know theres lots of sugr in that so maybe if i go tee total for a bit it may make a difference. Im wondering if i can put the yogurt om my skin as im not injesting it, would that be safe? anyone have any ideas?

First off ((((((((hugs)))))))) I would go ahead and try the yogurt as a cool compress. It certainly won't hurt anything and it will most likely be soothing if nothing else. I would not let it dry on the skin just a thick layer with a cool wet towel then rinse off. I am assuming all of your lotions, shampoos and all are gluten-free as well as your food, if not make sure it is. Also with the lactose intolerance you may still be able to tolerate yogurt, have you tried? The bacteria in there kind of do a bit of predigesting, from what I understand. I was dairy intolerant for years, until I was gluten-free for about six months and healed, but I was still able to eat hard cheeses and yogurt in small amounts.

[taz sharratt]

First off ((((((((hugs)))))))) I would go ahead and try the yogurt as a cool compress. It certainly won't hurt anything and it will most likely be soothing if nothing else. I would not let it dry on the skin just a thick layer with a cool wet towel then rinse off. I am assuming all of your lotions, shampoos and all are gluten-free as well as your food, if not make sure it is. Also with the lactose intolerance you may still be able to tolerate yogurt, have you tried? The bacteria in there kind of do a bit of predigesting, from what I understand. I was dairy intolerant for years, until I was gluten-free for about six months and healed, but I was still able to eat hard cheeses and yogurt in small amounts.

god i never thought of shampoos or soaps, i will go check that one, because of how bad the thrush was i too frightend to try if i can tolerate yogurt and cheese, the thought of gtting thrush again brought tears to my eyes, im just a plain scaredy cat on that one, althought i tried a soy yogurt the othr day that was dairy free, god i hope thats not why ive got skin thrush? my middle boy was born lactose intolerant but grew out of it too by 3. i do miss cheese so to eat it would be lovely. thanx for the tip and will try the compress thing, will post if it helps, thanx sooo much, (((( HUGS back))))

[loraleena]

Hi, I have the same thing in my right arm pit. It gets worse when I scratch or it is hot. I think mine is thrush as well. I know I have candida overgrowth, maybe you do too. I am about to start taking threelac for candida. Just type in threelac on the web to read about it.

[taz sharratt]

Hi, I have the same thing in my right arm pit. It gets worse when I scratch or it is hot. I think mine is thrush as well. I know I have candida overgrowth, maybe you do too. I am about to start taking threelac for candida. Just type in threelac on the web to read about it.

that is sooo wierd !!! i think ive had something similiar to threelac be only it was a 6 week course of tabs, its boiling in the uk at mo so maybe the heat has got summat to do with it, thanx !

[loraleena]

Threelac is a powder you take 1 or more times a day that has tons of beneficial bacteria. It is different than the usual probiotics you buy at the store. It is available in the UK.

[miles2go]

had this rash to the back and front of my armpitts, went to the docs after a week of gradually getting worse, i had thoughts of the celiac skin problems, but no it turns out that i have thrush in my armpitts !!! is there no relief from THRUSH after thinking ide finally beat it ( vaginally ), been clear since gluten-free for the first time in 10 years, im so ***!!^^@@@!!!! off, my body has declared war on itself, ok its gone from down below but it wont go for good, why wont it just DIE, im soooo hacked off, everyone keeps asking me whats that rash and im getting really embarresed by it cos i dont know what to say.

Taz Sharratt, big hugs! You must be miserable! I would tell anyone who asks that it's the latest thing in fashion, haven't you HEARD? sparkle is out! But that's just me.

My trusty book, "The Natural Home Doctor" recommends the following, fwiw:

Aromatherpy: Tea Tree oil, lavender and myrrh

Herbalism: Marigold, echinacea and garlic

Homeopathy: Candida, itself, nat mur and merc sol

Naturopathy: keeping the area cool and dry, salt water, making sure that your partner isn't reinfecting you, the diet mentioned above, yogurt applied topically and avoiding antibiotics

Hope you're feeling better soon!

[Mandy F.]

Taz Sharratt, sorry you're feeling so miserable! Hopefully you can start feeling better now that you know what it is. As far as people asking about the rash, I would just tell them to mind their own buisness. It's awfully rude for someone to ask in the first place.

I'm just curious about the candidia thing, though... How do you know if you have a yeast overgrowth? I tried to look it up but didn't find anything really useful. I've been sick with a sinus infection for several months and they're starting to talk surgery but someone suggested to me that the symptoms could be yeast. If anyone has a link or something, I would appreciate it.

[taz sharratt]

Taz Sharratt, sorry you're feeling so miserable! Hopefully you can start feeling better now that you know what it is. As far as people asking about the rash, I would just tell them to mind their own buisness. It's awfully rude for someone to ask in the first place.

I'm just curious about the candidia thing, though... How do you know if you have a yeast overgrowth? I tried to look it up but didn't find anything really useful. I've been sick with a sinus infection for several months and they're starting to talk surgery but someone suggested to me that the symptoms could be yeast. If anyone has a link or something, I would appreciate it.

hay mandy, its a bit wierd you saying about the sinus thing because i too SUFFER !!!!! with sinus infections, usually through the summer is worse than the winter for me, i try to avoid antibiotics as much as poss but i usually have to give in 3-4 times a year. i use over the counter stuff a lot, and homeopathic stuff too, i take garic capsuals every day because its a natural antibiotic and it does help ( me anyway).im usually on something every week during the summer. as far as surgery goes i can only tell you what ive heard and that is that surgey for this kind of thing rarely works, from my understanding they break your nose to fix the prob but a work collegue had this done and the sinus came back and her nose was awfull ! my doctor confirmed the thrush and gave me crisone and anti fungal cream and its starting to work, the sorness is almost gone and the redness is dying down. good

[miles2go]

I've had sinus infections all of my life and have been dx'd with chronic sinusitis. Sometimes I'll have to take antibiotics, but also try to avoid them, because sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. What I've found works best for me, weird as it may sound because I know that it's come under some fire, but, what works best, is eating right for my blood type, but removing the gluten and allergenic ingredients. I also tried a rotation diet and that gave me some pretty positive results that remarkably, agreed with the blood-type diet. YMMV.

[Ursa Major]

I would like to add that to get rid of yeast overgrowth, you need to pretty much eliminate most fruit and all fruit juice for a while, because these are high in fruit sugar! Just not adding sugar to things is not enough. EVERYTHING sweet must go, including honey and maple syrup, so the yeast has nothing to feed on. Oh, and of course, everything the body pretty much immediately converts to sugar. Which includes potatoes (the body converts them to sugar faster than white bread) and starches (all those nice 'replacement' breads, pasta etc. most celiacs eat).

[taz sharratt]

I would like to add that to get rid of yeast overgrowth, you need to pretty much eliminate most fruit and all fruit juice for a while, because these are high in fruit sugar! Just not adding sugar to things is not enough. EVERYTHING sweet must go, including honey and maple syrup, so the yeast has nothing to feed on. Oh, and of course, everything the body pretty much immediately converts to sugar. Which includes potatoes (the body converts them to sugar faster than white bread) and starches (all those nice 'replacement' breads, pasta etc. most celiacs eat).

so what food am i left with? to cut out fruit would do more harm than good i believe, constapation is one of my top symptom and fruit is the only thing that helps me, i could take a whole packet of laxatives and it wouldnt budge, ide be ok about replacement breads and pastas i dont eat them but i do need and love my fruit, i have a fruit smoothie every day and most days i have potatoes, pots are really hight in carbs so i eat them for my running to gve me energy, what could i replace it with? should i stay away from things like mushrooms pr should i be eating more of them to build up on good fungus, heard about this one and didnt know if it was true.

[Ursa Major]

Well, you would be left with a very simple diet. You don't need fruit for fibre, eat veggies instead. To get rid of yeast overgrowth, you don't have to eliminate fruit, juice, sugars and starches forever, just until you're better! You might get special natural meds from the naturopath or homeopath to speed up the process.

I have a book called 'Prescription for Nutritional Healing', by James F. Balch, M.D., and Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C.. This is what it says about Candidiasis:

Eat vegetables, fish, and gluten-free grains such as brown rice and millet.

Eat plain yogurt that contains live cultures - I know, you can't eat yogurt. But it also says to apply it topically. You can try that.

Take supplemental acidophilus to help restore the normal balance of flora in the bowel and vagina.

Take some type of fiber daily.

Drink distilled water only.

Make sure the diet is fruit-free, sugar-free and yeast-free. Candida thrives in a sugary environment, so your diet should be low in carbohydrates and contain no yeast products or sugar in any form.

Avoid aged cheeses, alcohol, baked goods, chocolate, dried fruits, fermented foods, all grains containing gluten (wheat, oats, rye and barley), ham, honey, nut butters, pickles, potatoes, raw mushrooms, soy sauce, sprouts and vinegar.

Eliminate citrus and acidic fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, lemons, tomatoes, pineapple and limes from your diet for one month; then add back only a few twice weekly. Although they seem acidic, these fruits are actually alkaline-forming in the body and candida thrives on them.

Take only hypoallergenic supplements.

To prevent reinfection, replace your toothbrush every thirty days. This is a good preventative measure against both fungal and bacterial infection of the mouth.

Wear white cotton underwear. Synthetic fibers lead to increased perspiration, which creates a hospitable environment for candida, and also traps bacteria, which can cause a secondary infection. Change underclothing daily.

Do not use corticosteroids or oral contraceptives until your condition improves. Oral contraceptives can upset the balance of microorganisms in the body, leading to proliferation of C. albicans.

Avoid household chemical products and cleaners, chlorinated water, mothballs, synthetic textiles, and damp and moldy places, such as basements.

If you have chronic and /or unusually persistent candida, consult your health care provider. This may be a sign of an underlying illness such as diabetes or immune system dysfunction, which makes for an environment more conducive to the growth of yeast.

Well, I hope this is helpful. I understand that the diet is limited, but don't you want to get rid of the rash? You may feel much better in other ways, too. And of course, this, unlike being gluten-free, is NOT for life, just a few months. If it gets rid of the yeast overgrowth, wouldn't it be worth it?

Oh, and about carbs for energy for running: It has been shown that protein does a much better job at that, and the energy from protein lasts much longer, too. It's a myth that athletes should be loading up on carbs, and in reality, rather than improving their performance, it will diminish it.

I hope you feel better soon!

[taz sharratt]

Well, you would be left with a very simple diet. You don't need fruit for fibre, eat veggies instead. To get rid of yeast overgrowth, you don't have to eliminate fruit, juice, sugars and starches forever, just until you're better! You might get special natural meds from the naturopath or homeopath to speed up the process.

I have a book called 'Prescription for Nutritional Healing', by James F. Balch, M.D., and Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C.. This is what it says about Candidiasis:

Eat vegetables, fish, and gluten-free grains such as brown rice and millet.

Eat plain yogurt that contains live cultures - I know, you can't eat yogurt. But it also says to apply it topically. You can try that.

Take supplemental acidophilus to help restore the normal balance of flora in the bowel and vagina.

Take some type of fiber daily.

Drink distilled water only.

your right it will be worth it, the rash has nearly gone now, had cream from doc,i think i will get that book of yours and have a good read, ive been on asidofolis for years now, thanx for the info.

Make sure the diet is fruit-free, sugar-free and yeast-free. Candida thrives in a sugary environment, so your diet should be low in carbohydrates and contain no yeast products or sugar in any form.

Avoid aged cheeses, alcohol, baked goods, chocolate, dried fruits, fermented foods, all grains containing gluten (wheat, oats, rye and barley), ham, honey, nut butters, pickles, potatoes, raw mushrooms, soy sauce, sprouts and vinegar.

Eliminate citrus and acidic fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, lemons, tomatoes, pineapple and limes from your diet for one month; then add back only a few twice weekly. Although they seem acidic, these fruits are actually alkaline-forming in the body and candida thrives on them.

Take only hypoallergenic supplements.

To prevent reinfection, replace your toothbrush every thirty days. This is a good preventative measure against both fungal and bacterial infection of the mouth.

Wear white cotton underwear. Synthetic fibers lead to increased perspiration, which creates a hospitable environment for candida, and also traps bacteria, which can cause a secondary infection. Change underclothing daily.

Do not use corticosteroids or oral contraceptives until your condition improves. Oral contraceptives can upset the balance of microorganisms in the body, leading to proliferation of C. albicans.

Avoid household chemical products and cleaners, chlorinated water, mothballs, synthetic textiles, and damp and moldy places, such as basements.

If you have chronic and /or unusually persistent candida, consult your health care provider. This may be a sign of an underlying illness such as diabetes or immune system dysfunction, which makes for an environment more conducive to the growth of yeast.

Well, I hope this is helpful. I understand that the diet is limited, but don't you want to get rid of the rash? You may feel much better in other ways, too. And of course, this, unlike being gluten-free, is NOT for life, just a few months. If it gets rid of the yeast overgrowth, wouldn't it be worth it?

Oh, and about carbs for energy for running: It has been shown that protein does a much better job at that, and the energy from protein lasts much longer, too. It's a myth that athletes should be loading up on carbs, and in reality, rather than improving their performance, it will diminish it.

I hope you feel better soon!

[Ursa Major]

I forgot to add, that you should eat meat other than fish, and eggs, too. The people who wrote this aren't right in everything, one thing were they're dead wrong is that vegetarianism is a good idea.

[lindalee]

had this rash to the back and front of my armpitts, went to the docs after a week of gradually getting worse, i had thoughts of the celiac skin problems, but no it turns out that i have thrush in my armpitts !!! is there no relief from THRUSH after thinking ide finally beat it ( vaginally ), been clear since gluten-free for the first time in 10 years, im so ***!!^^@@@!!!! off, my body has declared war on itself, ok its gone from down below but it wont go for good, why wont it just DIE, im soooo hacked off, everyone keeps asking me whats that rash and im getting really embarresed by it cos i dont know what to say.

I had a horrible rash on my stomach for about 3+ months. I put oil of oregano (1 or 2 drops) on it and also a drop in my water at night. It was the oregano from the Caspian Sea. My itching was relieved and the rash vanished. I used Dr. Becker's sinus cleanser and a dot of neosporum and that worked on the fungus there. Hope that helps. LLee No more itching! Yea!