Candida outbreak...finding out you have one!
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So for the last 5 years I've been convinced I have a gluten intolerance and have been struggling to manage that, make myself feel better, and loose weight. Finally my naturopath talked me into taking an offical food allergy blood test and I have to say, the results blew me away! :noway: :noway: :huh:
Turns out I'm only officially allergic to whey, bakers yeast, egg whites, and pecans, not gluten at all! :drinker: Good news. But the bad news was that Candida has taken over my intestines and blood stream. :sad: Le sigh! So doc and I did a tone of research and determined in order to kill off the abnormal candida in my system, I have to starve it for minimum of 3 months. :devil: The buggar feeds of sugar, so for the next three months, I have to completely eliminate everything that converts into a sugar in my body, or promotes the bacteria to grow more.
This mean no:
sugar or anything with a "...cose" in the ingretient list, including sauces, dressings, jucies, etc.
alcohol :brokenheart: :brokenheart: :frown: :sad: :sad:
fruit
bread
pasta
cheese
mushroom
mercury
grains
In order for this to work, i have to practise 100% exemption!
soooo, that leaves me with most vegatables, protein, nuts, and some beans and yeast/wheat free gains. :indifferent:
Anyways, I've been researching tips, tricks, and recipes for making this easier and posting them all on my pinterest board if anyone else is interested. I figure if doing this properly doesn't make me feel like a million bucks, nothing will!
http://pinterest.com/jleed/candida-diet-porn/
Anyone else done a blood food allergy test and been surprised by results?
Anyone else had success with a candida diet? any recommended supplements?
Wish me luck!
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
I am allergic to all those same things but yeast .. also if you were gluten free for a few months before you went then it could not show up on test ....0 -
What " official " allergy testing did you do?
It was the IgG Food Sensitivity Blood Test0 -
I suffered with chronic yeast/candida infections for almost five years and after listening to the doctor, nutritionist and endless internet searches I finally found something that worked. It's called Threelac, it's a probiotic. I did two rounds of the treatment and it killed all of the "bad" bacteria without going on a restricted diet. I haven't had a yeast problem since. Check it out:
http://www.candida-yeast-problems.com/index-threelac.html
Right on! congrats on your success. Thanks for the tip!0 -
I was given a similar diagnosis a few years ago and also tested negative for a gluten allergy. I tried reintroducing wheat (while I was on a trip overseas, where the wheat is apparently less processed). I travel to that particular country all the time, and decided to brave eating pizza. That didn't work out to well for me, since I had a horrible reaction (the kind I used to get with wheat) and was in the doctor's office the day after I got back home.
If you're going back to eating gluten, it might be a good idea to keep an eye out for symptoms of a sensitivity all the same. I was told that if you've been living gluten-free for the last 5 years, it's entirely possible to have a false negative on the gluten test. Hope you feel better regardless of what's going on in your gut.0 -
I think you need a second opinion. This whole thing sounds ridiculous.
Also, antibiotics will cause an increase in candida population, that's why women typically get yeast infections (i.e. candida vaginitis) while taking them.
2nd opinions are always a good idea.
I'm not going any antibiotics, I'm only taking probiotics and liver SAP's with some anti-candida powders.0 -
OP
I am not a doctor but I am a biochemist. I have had some issues regarding yeast so I too did quite a bit of research on this.
First I want to say - I really think the whole candida systemic infection is a load of crap. The reason I say this is because I have done a lot of work in the pharmaceutical industry. And they will throw money at any study if they think there is a chance to increase indications for medications. And yet as much as they would love to prove systemic yeast infections they can not.
Second if you have allergies they probably have very little to do with the amount of yeast in your body.
You didn't specify what you think this yeast is doing to you. Is the problem digestive or vaginal? Either way a treatment like diflucan can eliminate the yeast. It wont hurt you cut back on bread and sugar but these are only small factors IMHO.
Adding a probiotic can also help.
If the problem is vaginal it is due to something creating an alkaline environment. This can come from oral contraceptives, sperm and other soaps. And can be aggravated by non-cotton underwear as well as douching. The best thing you can do for this is boric acid pills. DONT EAT THEM. You insert them vaginally.
Please get a second opinion but your family physician or ob/gyne prior to taking on a drastic diet change.
PM me if you want more info.0 -
I was given a similar diagnosis a few years ago and also tested negative for a gluten allergy. I tried reintroducing wheat (while I was on a trip overseas, where the wheat is apparently less processed). I travel to that particular country all the time, and decided to brave eating pizza. That didn't work out to well for me, since I had a horrible reaction (the kind I used to get with wheat) and was in the doctor's office the day after I got back home.
If you're going back to eating gluten, it might be a good idea to keep an eye out for symptoms of a sensitivity all the same. I was told that if you've been living gluten-free for the last 5 years, it's entirely possible to have a false negative on the gluten test. Hope you feel better regardless of what's going on in your gut.
i imagine the body takes a while to get use to reintroducing foods. that sucks that it was so difficult for you! i doubt i'll be bringing in wheat anytime soon, maybe in a year or so if i get this thing sorted out first. thanks for the support!0 -
Yeah.
I can't stress this enough.....
TAKE ANTIBIOTICS!!!!!!!! don't starve yourself.
Candida (the fungus) would not respond to antibiotics. It's a fungus, not a bacteria. In fact, antibiotics make it flourish and the increase in candida can lead to yeast infections and candidemia.
Candida (the condition) is supposedly caused by candida (the fungus) getting into other areas of the body and causing any number of other issues, ranging from sore gums to flatulence. However, candida (the condition) is only recognized by certain alternative medicine practitioners. Take that for what you will - a massive cover-up of the huge amounts of scientific evidence of the existence of candida (the condition) combined with an incredible talent of a series of independent practitioners to accurately diagnose it based solely on a wide range of unrelated symptoms, or the simpler explanation which involves the kind of sound ducks make.
I love that answer.
Any FYI, you cannot have a Candida outbreak that's taking over your bloodstream. Fungal growth is not something that should be hanging out anywhere in or on your body, and normally doesn't, because it's controlled by the growth of beneficial bacteria. You could have issues with a chronic fungal issue in your intestine due to an absence of good bacteria competing for resources, but if you really had a fungal infection in your bloodstream, that's not just an "Oh, crap, I need to take some vitamins and probiotics that my homeopathic doctor recommended" kind of bad; it's "Holy crap, all my organs are shutting down because I've got a chronic septic infection" kind of bad.0 -
OP
I am not a doctor but I am a biochemist. I have had some issues regarding yeast so I too did quite a bit of research on this.
First I want to say - I really think the whole candida systemic infection is a load of crap. The reason I say this is because I have done a lot of work in the pharmaceutical industry. And they will throw money at any study if they think there is a chance to increase indications for medications. And yet as much as they would love to prove systemic yeast infections they can not.
Second if you have allergies they probably have very little to do with the amount of yeast in your body.
You didn't specify what you think this yeast is doing to you. Is the problem digestive or vaginal? Either way a treatment like diflucan can eliminate the yeast. It wont hurt you cut back on bread and sugar but these are only small factors IMHO.
Adding a probiotic can also help.
If the problem is vaginal it is due to something creating an alkaline environment. This can come from oral contraceptives, sperm and other soaps. And can be aggravated by non-cotton underwear as well as douching. The best thing you can do for this is boric acid pills. DONT EAT THEM. You insert them vaginally.
Please get a second opinion but your family physician or ob/gyne prior to taking on a drastic diet change.
PM me if you want more info.
It's an intestional issue, not vaginal. and i'm also not spending any money on any products, so no one is benefiting from my diet theories, just trying different probiotics (on my own accord) and meal ideas.
thansk for the feedback though!0 -
So for the last 5 years I've been convinced I have a gluten intolerance and have been struggling to manage that, make myself feel better, and loose weight. Finally my naturopath talked me into taking an offical food allergy blood test and I have to say, the results blew me away! :noway: :noway: :huh:
Turns out I'm only officially allergic to whey, bakers yeast, egg whites, and pecans, not gluten at all! :drinker: Good news. But the bad news was that Candida has taken over my intestines and blood stream. :sad: Le sigh! So doc and I did a tone of research and determined in order to kill off the abnormal candida in my system, I have to starve it for minimum of 3 months. :devil: The buggar feeds of sugar, so for the next three months, I have to completely eliminate everything that converts into a sugar in my body, or promotes the bacteria to grow more.
This mean no:
sugar or anything with a "...cose" in the ingretient list, including sauces, dressings, jucies, etc.
alcohol :brokenheart: :brokenheart: :frown: :sad: :sad:
fruit
bread
pasta
cheese
mushroom
mercury
grains
In order for this to work, i have to practise 100% exemption!
soooo, that leaves me with most vegatables, protein, nuts, and some beans and yeast/wheat free gains. :indifferent:
Anyways, I've been researching tips, tricks, and recipes for making this easier and posting them all on my pinterest board if anyone else is interested. I figure if doing this properly doesn't make me feel like a million bucks, nothing will!
http://pinterest.com/jleed/candida-diet-porn/
Anyone else done a blood food allergy test and been surprised by results?
Anyone else had success with a candida diet? any recommended supplements?
Wish me luck!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
I was soooooooo sick in 2010 and made many trips to the ER and to doctors, but they couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. Long story short they had me on medz that made the candida worse :sad:
I found a mid-wifery/LPN who made me get tested for allergies and for candida. Found out I'm allergic to wheat and had such a high level of candida that she has only ever seen one person worse than me. I had to take diflucan and go on a low carb diet for a month to kill off the candida.
But I'm doing pretty good now and I can eat fruit and sweets and non-wheat pasta & grains. Although I'm trying to be good with the sweets because I am trying to lose weight.
Good luck!!!!:flowerforyou:
Anita0 -
I have done the candida-free diet; it's tough.
I also failed at it, however have gotten candida under control through the use of apple cider vinegar, extra virgin coconut oil, and probiotics.
blessings.0 -
I don't know if I could go that long without my mercury.
Same here. I'd likely start breaking open thermometers to get a fix.
But seriously - WTF?0 -
I once had someone suggest Candida as the culprit for some digestive issues I was having. Turned out to be an ulcer. Why not schedule an endoscopy? Im glad you are open to everyone suggestions!OP
I am not a doctor but I am a biochemist. I have had some issues regarding yeast so I too did quite a bit of research on this.
First I want to say - I really think the whole candida systemic infection is a load of crap. The reason I say this is because I have done a lot of work in the pharmaceutical industry. And they will throw money at any study if they think there is a chance to increase indications for medications. And yet as much as they would love to prove systemic yeast infections they can not.
Second if you have allergies they probably have very little to do with the amount of yeast in your body.
You didn't specify what you think this yeast is doing to you. Is the problem digestive or vaginal? Either way a treatment like diflucan can eliminate the yeast. It wont hurt you cut back on bread and sugar but these are only small factors IMHO.
Adding a probiotic can also help.
If the problem is vaginal it is due to something creating an alkaline environment. This can come from oral contraceptives, sperm and other soaps. And can be aggravated by non-cotton underwear as well as douching. The best thing you can do for this is boric acid pills. DONT EAT THEM. You insert them vaginally.
Please get a second opinion but your family physician or ob/gyne prior to taking on a drastic diet change.
PM me if you want more info.
It's an intestional issue, not vaginal. and i'm also not spending any money on any products, so no one is benefiting from my diet theories, just trying different probiotics (on my own accord) and meal ideas.
thansk for the feedback though!0 -
I was soooooooo sick in 2010 and made many trips to the ER and to doctors, but they couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. Long story short they had me on medz that made the candida worse :sad:
I found a mid-wifery/LPN who made me get tested for allergies and for candida. Found out I'm allergic to wheat and had such a high level of candida that she has only ever seen one person worse than me. I had to take diflucan and go on a low carb diet for a month to kill off the candida.
But I'm doing pretty good now and I can eat fruit and sweets and non-wheat pasta & grains. Although I'm trying to be good with the sweets because I am trying to lose weight.
Good luck!!!!:flowerforyou:
Anita
ugh I took diflucan for 2 months and it didn't help at all. ACV and EV coconut oil are the way out!0 -
very helpful info! bump for later0
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Very interesting!
I actually just got back from the doctor today, and found out that I'm not allergic to anything other than cats and dogs! I was hoping to find out that there were some other things I was allergic to, but no! Back to the drawing board for me.
You were *hoping* to find out if you're allergic to something? That seems twisted, to me.0 -
ok I know I am not the only one that read this as Canada instead of Candida
No you aren't0 -
Candida sounds too technical. I'm allergic to sciencey sounding names, can't we call it something simple?0
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/candida-cleanse/AN01679
Many practitioners of alternative medicine use the term Candida to refer to a complex with broad spectrum of symptoms, the majority of which center around gastrointestinal distress, rashes, sore gums and other miscellaneous symptoms. Candida is accorded responsibility for symptoms as specific as hay fever, as vague as "brain fog" and as common as weight gain or flatulence. These symptoms are attributed by some alternative medicine practitioners to the "overgrowth" of intestinal Candida albicans, which they claim leads to the spread of the yeast to other parts of the body via the digestive tract and bloodstream.[19]
Use of the term Candida in alternative medicine to describe this complex is unassociated with its use in clinical medicine to refer to the fungus that causes vaginal yeast infections and thrush.[11][12] This can be confusing for patients. No studies have proven that having intestinal candidiasis causes any symptoms of illness.[11][12]
To treat what they refer to as Candida, some alternative medicine practitioners have recommended avoiding antibiotics, birth control pills, and foods that are high in sugar or yeast, ostensibly to "eliminate excess yeast" in the body. However, there is little clinically valid evidence that these "Candida cleanse" treatments treat intestinal candidiasis effectively, or cure any of the symptoms claimed by the proponents of the hypothesis.[11][12]
The probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii has been shown to diminish levels of intestinal Candida in mice.[20] This is therefore one of the specific probiotic strains often recommended by alternative medicine practitioners alongside a more general probiotic, for anyone on a "Candida cleanse" or "Candida diet".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candida_(fungus)
Saccharomyces is yeast (of the kind familiar to beer drinkers). Candida is yeast. So it looks like Saccharomyces out-competes Candida in these mice.
I wonder if the latter causes any adverse effects ever.
Edit: I mean the former. Duh.0 -
Candida sounds too technical. I'm allergic to sciencey sounding names, can't we call it something simple?
Yeah. Yeast.
Yummy!0 -
oh man! i hear ya! i'm on a million things... probiotics, liver supplements, all a few others i have no clue what they do! in 3 days i've noticed a big difference. i feel wayyyyy better! it's the meals i'm strugglign to get creative with! you rock, thanks again!
It would probably be to your benefit to research what all of your meds / supplements do. It's possible you're taking meds you don't need. This is prob unrelated to your candida, but I doubt you want to be spending money on and pumping yourself full of unnecessary meds / supplements.
I hope you find a diet or med / supplement that relieves your condition.0 -
my wife had this we coudnt have sexy time for a week she got all red and ichy she used some egg pills in her v area to get rid of it i dont know if u can maybe take them oral insted0
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The EXACT SAME THING is happening to my friend right now. After seeing what she goes through, I feel for you. Good luck!0
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The good news is that once you eliminate all of that from your diet, you will hit your goal in no time.
I feel so sorry for you. I totally couldn't do it! How bad is candida in the blood stream? Isn't that the same thing as blood poisoning? Can't they give you anything for it?
(on a side note: I have a friend named Candida and I often feel sorry for her. I mean WHAT was her mama thinking?!)0 -
Candida just means white in Latin...remember that and you're golden0
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OP...I feel for you. I suffered from Chronic Candida for years. I found a cranberry supplement and a great probiotic with the company I work for and no longer have the problem. I hope you feel better soon!0
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Am I the only one here wondering how her brain will survive considering the ONLY thing our brains use as enegery is glucose and nothing else? After three months of absolutely no glucose for your brain to live on.... I'm pretty sure you'd be brain dead...0
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The good news is that once you eliminate all of that from your diet, you will hit your goal in no time.
I feel so sorry for you. I totally couldn't do it! How bad is candida in the blood stream? Isn't that the same thing as blood poisoning? Can't they give you anything for it?
(on a side note: I have a friend named Candida and I often feel sorry for her. I mean WHAT was her mama thinking?!)
Oh, my Candida! We can make it together! (I loved that song when I was a kid).0 -
The good news is that once you eliminate all of that from your diet, you will hit your goal in no time.
I feel so sorry for you. I totally couldn't do it! How bad is candida in the blood stream? Isn't that the same thing as blood poisoning? Can't they give you anything for it?
(on a side note: I have a friend named Candida and I often feel sorry for her. I mean WHAT was her mama thinking?!)
Oh, my Candida! We can make it together! (I loved that song when I was a kid).
It's a song???0 -
Check out http://bodyecology.com/... I read the book and it was pretty fascinating and eye-opening. I'm not sure if I have or had candida (I'd be interested in getting a blood test) But I was following a lot of the concepts (probiotics, cultured veggies & coconut water, green juice, etc) It's all good for anyone's digestion and well-being.
Glad some people refuted the antibiotics comment, because antibiotics cause a highly acidic environment in the body that causes candida to thrive. PROBIOTICS are the answer!0
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