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Trying To Cope With Candida

Lexi

By Lexi
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Lexi Enthusiast
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I have posted about my issues with Candida several times now. I was diagnosed in December, but have had so many other health issues, that I haven't properly treated myself for it yet. I can't take it anymore! The body cannot cope with this anymore. I tried Candex, but didn't have much luck with it. I have decided to go ahead and try the Diflucan that the Doctor prescribed for me. My question is - Can I take various things at once to try and get rid of this problem faster. Can I take the Diflucan along with other things like oregano oil and grapefruit seed extract. Or even take the Diflucan and the candex together? Will it be too much to take too many things at once, or will it speed up the process? I'm so desperate to get rid of this feeling like my body is going to just give out. My BIGGEST problem is giving up sugar. Will it be enough to just take the medicine???

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I have posted about my issues with Candida several times now. I was diagnosed in December, but have had so many other health issues, that I haven't properly treated myself for it yet. I can't take it anymore! The body cannot cope with this anymore. I tried Candex, but didn't have much luck with it. I have decided to go ahead and try the Diflucan that the Doctor prescribed for me. My question is - Can I take various things at once to try and get rid of this problem faster. Can I take the Diflucan along with other things like oregano oil and grapefruit seed extract. Or even take the Diflucan and the candex together? Will it be too much to take too many things at once, or will it speed up the process? I'm so desperate to get rid of this feeling like my body is going to just give out. My BIGGEST problem is giving up sugar. Will it be enough to just take the medicine???

Can you tell me what your symptoms are and how you were diagnosed with candida? I think I might have it as well but I'm not sure.

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srthomas21
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Can you tell me what your symptoms are and how you were diagnosed by candida? I think I might have it as well but I'm not sure.
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No matter what, yes you do have to give up sugar--probably not just short term either. Stevia is a good substitute by the way.

I have had to give up fruit too--as well for now all grains and beans. Am thus on the cave man diet though I also eat summer and winter squash and yams. I seem to not tolerate potatoes and am allergic to carrots.

Of course we are all different as to what we tolerate. However it is best to stop feeding the yeast.

I haven't tried dyflucan--so can't say much about that.

I do use alternative anti candida remedies including enterically coated acidophilus... If you can tolerate it, grapefruit seed extract (just a few drops to a glass of water) is very effective... I find enterically coated garlic also quite good as well the oregano oil, thyme oil (on the skin), barberry root, cleavers to help clear the lymph, plus marshmallow root to heal and soothe the lining of the gut etc.

Good luck! I know how hard it is to go through candida sugar withdrawal. The DT's really! Puts one in a nasty, cranky mood with all kinds of desires for sweets and carbs. Don't succumb to it. It will eventually pass. The first 5 days are the worst and then it tapers off over a month...

By going on the cave man diet sans fruit I don't have the same cravings any more plus my belly no longer pops out. Definitely helps with energy and clarity of mind too...

Now I have to be careful since I started to be able to tolerate fruit again--but find I overdid it. Got some stuff on my skin plus the puffy belly again. So back to no fruit again! Sheesh!

One has to monitor oneself since once you get candida its often hard to permanently rid oneself of it from its ability to reassert itself--sort of like an old shoe that once got moldy...

Bea

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I agree, you need to give up sugar and everything else that feeds yeast (honey, maple syrup, fruit, juices, molasses, vinegar, mushrooms...). It's not forever, but odds are you will find once you start adding this stuff back in, you won't be able to tolerate much of it before you get symptoms again. Might be helpful to go the extra mile and, once the yeast is under control, do an elimination diet and challenge other common food sensitivities. It's a long road, but well worth while. I'm on my third round of elimination - you can read my story and keep up with my progress on my blog at Open Original Shared Link. Support can be very helpful! Best of luck!

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Hi - I know this is dumb but what is Candida???? I had a blood test and it shows that I'm high Candida albicans Igg IS 348, (SHOULD BE 100 according to chart), but IgA is 87, IgM 95 (which are okay) Immune Complex 173 (should be 100)....any ideas???????? Going back this week for retest will hopefully see the dr. and explain (last time sent report in the mail....oh yea what can I say)...

thanks d

Kim Hopkins Rookie
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It's not a dumb question! Candida is a yeast that occurs naturally in the human body. Normally it lives in harmony with a variety of other microorganisms and actually performs a couple important functions. The problem occurs when something upsets the balance of bacteria in the body and this allows the yeast organism to proliferate and take over all the healthy microorganisms.

It normally resides in the intestinal tract, mouth, throat and genitals, however it can burrow holes in the intestinal tract, enter the blood stream and then make it's way into any organ of the body. To make matters worse it emits over 70 different toxins into the body. Some people may even become allergic to the yeast itself.

Once this hardy organism proliferates in the body, it can do a lot of damage and has been thought to be the cause of many common illnesses.

The Yeast Connection series of books by Dr. William Crook are great - in particular, I like The Yeast Connection and Women's Health (it has some stuff for men, too).

I forgot to include an answer to on the original questions posed by Lexi: Can you take Diflucan along with a non-prescription antifungal? I used grape fruit seed extract (GFSE), which helped somewhat, but then switched to Nystatin for something stronger. I found that I did not need to continue the oral GFSE to get results. The two together could prompt a huge die-off reaction, which would make you miserable. You could try it and monitor yourself. Decrease if you experience die-off.

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Hi,

I've been dealing with candida on and off for years. I'm allergic to yeast (as in bread) and brewers yeast and vinegar. My last flare up was from the vinegar in ketchup. It's better now. I don't have to take anything for it. I just eliminate the source and drop my carbs to about 10 day for a couple days and it dies off until the next time I'm exposed.

Hope this helps,

OptimisticMom42

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Just a note--I thought I was allergic to vinegar--but it turned out I really am not. Its just most vinegars have gluten as a source or cross contamination. I now only use apple cider vinegar--Bragg's or Trader Joe's. I seem to have no problem with either despite struggles with candida. Have others experienced this too? For years I just used lemon juice as a vinegar substitute... What I don't tolerate now is fruit however...except for lemons which I sweeten with stevia. Could I still be "infecting" myself with the apple cider vinegar despite the seeming lack of symptoms when I am completely off all fruit etc. etc.?

Bea

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