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Posted 10/3/2013 10:40 PM (GMT 0)
Well after about 1 1/2 yr of antibiotic lyme treatment, now I'm focusing on a systematic candida infection. No fun.

I am on several antifungals both herbal and Rx--diflucan (previously nystatin),berberis, cumanda, garlic.  paudarco

No sugar no dairy and no yeast (breads), no caffeine, no alcohol, no fun

I detox -- betonite clay, IR sauna, coffee enema (which helps)

The symptoms get a little better but then it gets worse.

I've been on the herbs/Rx for about 1 1/2 mos.

artemesia did help but I can not longer take it due to blood levels affected.

Wondering what I can do next?  any suggestions for a stubborn systemic candida?

 

Posted 10/3/2013 11:11 PM (GMT 0)
coconut oil!
Posted 10/3/2013 11:11 PM (GMT 0)
I also take the Azo yeast tabs 3 x a day too and they definitely help
Posted 10/3/2013 11:16 PM (GMT 0)

yep, I'm also on coconut oil...oregano oil topically only.

Lots of probiotics and kefir

Azo yeast tabs....I will have to look this one up. thanks

Posted 10/4/2013 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
Acidophilus is what I take every day.
Posted 10/4/2013 1:35 AM (GMT 0)
Can someone please give me symptoms of a yeast infection, I am confused on the symptoms when I search on the Web. Can it give you on and off rashes? fatigue? lack of appetite? I have all these things but would like to hear from the people here, my fellow Lymies... smilewinkgrin    Thanks...
Posted 10/4/2013 8:28 PM (GMT 0)
Caprylic Acid, up the probiotics and I heard kefir is great! I was just diagnosed with Candida. Not sure how bad it is...let's hope it's not but now I have to really make my diet even more strict :-(

Hang in there...you will make it through!
Posted 10/5/2013 7:29 AM (GMT 0)
Garlic may help too.
Posted 10/5/2013 2:53 PM (GMT 0)
I have some candida issues also. I always wondered if maybe I don't have lyme and I have systemic candida. The regular doctors don't buy into the whole Candida thing. It makes me question it. But anyway, I take GSE, Oil of Oregano, Probiotics, Coconut oil, and I eat plain greek yogurt everyday. I think it helps a little. I also take digestive enzymes. That might not kill yeast but it does help with digestion.
Posted 10/5/2013 5:16 PM (GMT 0)
Mike,
Many of the symptoms of yeast (Candida) overlap with the symptoms of Lyme, so it's kind of hard to tell sometimes. The best ways that I know of to tell for sure, is a white coating on your tongue, and lots of intestinal issues (gas, bloating). If you notice these things, the addition or raising of your dose of probiotics will generally tell you if you are dealing with Candida or not.
Posted 10/5/2013 8:20 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Traveler, I guess myself and aphysicalwreck have the same concerns. I have been on a very low carb diet for the last 3 weeks, hardly any sugar at all including fruit, taking oil of oregano pills and apple cider vinegar with mother, plain Greek yogurt and just drinking water.
I saw my white tongue improving but last night I noticed it started to turn black in the back and on the sides. Man, I got worried. I found out online that it is also yeast.
My symptoms are about the same every day. Little to no appetite, diffuse chest rash in the morning that usually goes away in an hour and fatigue, all the time. I see my LLMD in 9 days for my next appt.
Would like to hear from anyone with similar symptoms and what they found out about yeast. Sometimes I question whether I have a bad Systemic Yeast Infection from taking Doxy on and off all summer and not paying enough attention to probiotics and a low carb, sugar free diet.
Anyone? Thanks...
Posted 10/14/2013 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
I take Gaia Herbs Oil of Oregano 1 capsule 2x/day, Bio K probiotic drink 50 billion/day, eat garlic and coconut oil daily...both good sauteed with bok choy. my skin and thrush cleared up. i did have same diffuse chest rash that's gone too. so far so good! zero grains diet, no dairy, low sugar, vegetarian. i eat eggs, veggies, almonds and a few berries. ugh - but i feel great.

Aboca makes a product called gas and bloating or finocarba that has helped me in the past.

Good luck - i hope you feel better!

pinkgecko

Post Edited (pinkgecko) : 10/14/2013 8:10:02 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/14/2013 5:22 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the response and suggestions pinkgecko. Appreciated.
Posted 10/15/2013 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
I believe, like Dr Klinghardt has said, that Lyme does not typically cause the symptoms, it just holds a door open. Yeast/fungus is my root issue. I had to attack things in steps but methylation support and attacking the fungus has given me back my life. Yeast severely impacts methylation and b vitamins which impacts your immune system and detox capabilities.
Posted 10/21/2013 5:03 AM (GMT 0)
PLEASE take the probiotic called Saccharide Boulardii for Candida. Also pair this up with a broad spectrum probiotic to support the areas S. Boulardii cant reach. The more the better. S. Boulardii is now scientifically proven to kick the crap out of yeast, but most LLMDs and Homeopaths already knew this:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17885943
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3296087/

For me, S. Boulardii was so powerful, it single-handedly annihilated all of my candida symptoms and I take nothing else (accept more S. Boulardii when I have flare ups).

And trust me, I tried everything for Candida at first: crushed garlic, garlic oil, coconut oil, caprylic acid, Black Walnut oil, clove oil, Core Olive Leaf, etc.

Start with 8 capsules a day for the first week, then only 2-4 capsules are needed for maintenance. Supplement your body with yogurt and Kefir and probiotic foods as well.

Edit - I forgot to mention the best part: S. Boulardii is partially resistant to your ABXs and stomach acid so it wont die as easily as regular probiotics. It also does not require refrigeration (so its easier to find a stable source).

Post Edited (vcast) : 10/20/2013 11:09:37 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/21/2013 10:46 AM (GMT 0)
Vcast:
I have taken S Boulardi for a while a long time ago. It was in powder form that I had to add to water. I got it from a natural dr. it was very expensive. I have tried many other things as well,. Right now I am taking coconut oil, GSE, Oil of Oregano, and Probiotics. What is the brand that you use for the S. Boulardi?
Posted 10/22/2013 3:02 AM (GMT 0)
aphysicalwreck

I take the Saccharomyces Boulardii + Mos from Jarrow. Its not cheap, but I get around 120 capsules for about $26. The +Mos part is the extra coating they place around the probiotic to ensure it actually survives through the stomach acid (which is what might be killing off your powder?).

No bullcrap, this stuff really worked for me and I can just about say it saved my life. Its my most expensive supplement personally, but its gold as far as Im concerned.

To help offset costs Ive also started making my own yogurt with the S. Boulardii in it too.
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