Systemic Candida...I need recommendations please.

I've been away from the forum for quite some time, and in that time I've been having issues which my LLMD felt were due to Lyme, but I was not convinced so I saw a few more doctors for more opinions. One doctor upon hearing my symptoms and story felt very strongly that this was no longer a Lyme problem, but a candida/yeast problem instead. While this was a clinical diagnosis, I felt this made more sense and I went ahead and began taking the prescribed diflucan for a month. Then one more month....then one more month. After three months I was seeing a little improvement in some areas- more energy, a little less dizziness, less sinus congestion... so when I went for my follow up after the three months of diflucan, the doc thought we should try stopping the diflucan but he wrote a script for me to fill in case I took a sudden downturn. Which I did. All the symptoms came on strong- muscle pains, joint pains, dizziness, etc. So I filled the script and began taking it again last week.

Now, my diet has ranged from very strict candida diet to terrible over the last couple months. I have a VERY DIFFICULT time with the diet. So this past weekend I binged on sweets and coffee and I paid for it. I woke up on Monday feeling horrible. Also, my sinuses were very congested. Here's what really hit me though- my throat felt a little strange so I went to the mirror and pressed my tongue down with my finger and HOLY MOLY! Bright white patch running like a line down the back of my throat. The smoking gun.

So I'm taking the diet very seriously again, and stocking up on kefir and probiotics. I could sure use some recommendations on everything though. I was looking at the HMF powder. Any good? I am fairly certain I need to focus on healing leaky gut at this point as well. Anyone with insight, I'd sure appreciate some info. I feel awful from die off right now and could use some positive reinforcement. Thanks for reading.

Hi
I am treating myself at the moment for systemic fungal infections, about 2/3 through the programme but it is too early to comment on the results.
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opugirl, I will try to add the raw garlic in addition to the capsules but my wife has a ridiculously sensitive sense of smell and can't stand the smell of garlic on me so it will be a challenge. It's so bad that I have to sleep on the couch on some nights because the garlic comes out of my pores and I become a "garlic pomander" as she says.

I use extra virgin coconut oil to cook my eggs, and I have done mouth oiling a couple times a month or so ago, but I haven't been using it regularly as of late. So I'll add that back into the mix too.

Hmm, what are Azo tabs and where can I get them?

I'm really trying to stick to the diet this time. Now that I'm certain that this is all candida/yeast related, I will better be able to stick it out during the tough times. I hope!

Thanks!

Hi BodyJar
I have pm'd you some info.
Mary

Thanks, opugirl. I'll give them a try. I'm guessing they have a cleansing type effect for the kidneys and bladder?

Maggie Anne, I sent an email to you. Hope it worked.

I would add the following to the above suggestions:

Biotin - very high dose - e.g., Thorne Research Biotin-8, taken 3x/day. Biotin forces the Candida to stay in the more easily killed form instead of reverting to the resistant spore form.

Molybdenum - helps the body process the aldehydes given off during Candida die-off, thus reducing the severity of die-off symptoms...

Thyme and/or Oregano - make tea & sip that throughout the day, or just add the herbs (fresh if you can, but dried works too) frequently to your food. These herbs are strong anti-fungals. You may have Lyme herxing from Oregano.

Digestive enzymes - a comprehensive enzyme with HCl is best. The enzymes can help "clean up" dead candida, and the HCl can also provide defense against relapse (HCl is stomach acid, and when that gets low, the body is more susceptible to infections of a wide variety).

Antifungal Tannins - e.g., Tanalbit - the protocol is to start with 1 capsule/day and slowly work your way up to 3 caps 3x/day.

Zinc is also important (this is partly why garlic is recommended) - make sure you don't take more than 100mg Zinc from all sources including foods; from what I understand, too much Zinc can suppress the immune system.

Avoid alcoholic beverages, and even alcohol in herbal tinctures, etc., can contribute.

BodyJar have you been tested for mycotoxins? People with candida generally also have a problem with mold. I take Cholestyramine for that.

If you use herbal tinctures with alcohol can't you let it stand for awhile and alcohol will evaporate? I thought someone mentioned that! Not sure though
Ask Dejavu?

I have not read all of the posts...have you tried Allimax tablets...also AlliUltra. I was on Diflucan too and it did nothing...got on these tablets and boom! Saw a major difference. I took them for about 2-3 months. I took a 2 month break and I have a small outbreak...very small. So I am going to take them again. But wow what a difference!

/m.youtube.com/watch?v=8VOccp9uTQc

Eric Bakker, N.D. He is the Candida guru.

That's right. He is the guy!! I actually did about 2 months skype with him. He was really good!

I think kombucha is good, because it is fermented and has beneficial bacteria, so benefits overweight drawback.

I read that ketoconazole is very good if you have fungus on your skin, e.g. scalp. also for nails. But it is very harsh on liver, if you take it you need to check liver enzymes.
Diflucan is better choice for systemic Candida