I am curious if others have dealt with Candida and to what extent. I am going through tests now to see if I still have Candida in my intestines and getting and endoscopy done to check for Candida in my esophagus along with checking for other things. Last year about this time I did take 2 rounds of meds for Candida but was never tested to see if it worked, and my gastro today said he thinks I most likely still have it. From what I have read the Candida can add the mental issues and gastro issues along with fatigue etc.
I have had some issues also. What are your symptoms did they do blood work. I had Candida bands in my blood work.
curious jj
I had candida in my stool…ie intestines
My mother has lupus and has been plagued with severe candida. Has been on candida meds which made her sick due to the Herxheimer reaction. (Google it). Meds also didn't get rid of the candida. I read that coconut oil, 1 TBSP daily. IT WORKS! If you can afford to take more, go for it. Her symptoms ease up and the signs that I see (horrid smelling dishes after she eats and little strings growing in a cup of liquid she drank from) clear up when she's on coconut oil. It has no side effects and no drug interactions. You can ask your Dr. about it. Anyway, we now have to say "just sharing what has helped my Mom. Not prescribing" when we talk about natural stuff or we can get in trouble with the gov't or website authorities.
Best wishes!
Funny you should talk about this issue! I am a walking Petri dish of yeast! Lol! The only meds I take for my lupus is steroids and that causes me to have Thrush while take it. Diflucan is what I have to take to counter the thrush. So for me it is a never ending process. Years ago I once asked a doctor about yeast being in my colon and sinuse and he laughed at me. We have come a long way since then. I have yeast everywhere!
Deenie
Sheila....how does your mom take the cocnut oil? Does she heat it so it is liquid form when she takes it etc. Also, what diet retractions does she follow?
Dewing3569 I am pretty sure I am too. Not so sure about my gastrologist, I am thinking I may need to change drs
Calla lilly,
I have had it for years…continually takinging antifungals and natural remedies. I think once you have it, it is always something that needs to be managed or it will easilly return. Of all the illness I have been dx with, this is one that before treatment was making me deathly ill.
I also use coconut oil everyday! Cook with it generously or take a tsp right in my mouth, it turns to liquid immediately. You can buy a big tub of it at Costoo inexpensively.
Flygirl do you follow a strict meal plan? Did you have any mental issues caused by the Candida? I am 100% certain I have it still or again…
I do most of the time…sometimes cheat but always pay. Never eat fruit, berries or sweets…breads…one must eat wisely.
Major brain fog is what it does to me. How about you?
With all my dxs its so difficult to know what causes which symptom but I definately have brain fog all the time, extreme fatigue…no amount of sleep ever seems to be enough!
Since we keep the jar of coconut oil in her room, if her room is cooler and the oil is solid, she just swallows 3 teaspoonfuls, which equals a tablespoon. If it has turned to liquid, you can also just swallow it, but Mom had a stroke and is on thickened liquids only, so I stir the liquid into whatever thickened liquid she has. She said the yeast is SOOOO much better since cutting down on sugar and carbs as much as possible. Her drinks do have some sugar and crabs, but less is better. It melts easily. I think it melts at about 75 degrees, so when her room is above that, it turns liquid. If it's cooler than that, it turns solid.
Calla Lilly said:
Sheila....how does your mom take the cocnut oil? Does she heat it so it is liquid form when she takes it etc. Also, what diet retractions does she follow?
I eat coconut oil everyday just because I know it has many benefits. I use it instead of butter and cook with it, also swish my mouth with it. I haven't had mouth sores as much since using it. I also give it to my dogs for their skin and health.
I could go on and on but you can Google it and see all the benefits. good luck!
Yes, I totally understand this…I never know either. Was just having this conversation with my hormone doctor today. Another thing…depending on your age, pay attention to ALL of toyr hormone levels. im 55 so must take estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, T3 and t4 and lots of vitamin D
Calla Lilly said:
With all my dxs its so difficult to know what causes which symptom but I definately have brain fog all the time, extreme fatigue...no amount of sleep ever seems to be enough!
What kind of symptoms of Candida did you have? I’ve done a Candida cleanse before about five years ago and felt pretty good while I did it, but it was so extreme I don’t know how anybody could keep that up long-term. Some of my symptoms lately have me wondering about Candida as well
Severe brain fog, weakness, nausea, no appetite, bad breath tummy full and bloated feeling always, even when drinking water and believe it or not…heel pain planters fasciatis…its true, after I was treated with antifungals it went away and have not had foot problems since!