yeast question

we saw my son's llmd again yesterday. she's basically following the protocol Dr. Corson (a top lyme pediatric dr.) and Dr. Jones use, so this makes me feel good.

My new question of the day:

she prescribed flucozanole (spelling?) b/c thinks maybe he's having a yeast issue. (great. poor kid.)

He has little white bumps on his toes and fingers, that she thinks may be fungal (so we're getting a cream and shoe spray too)

and his stomach aches and sore throats are always after a meal lately, unlike before so many antibiotics when they were unrelated to eating.

and he has gas galore.

all of this made her think: yeast. I agree it could be an issue.

I didn't think to ask yesterday at the appt., but any opinions on if people should stop antibiotics while on flucazonole for awhile?
she didn't say to, so I guess she's thinking no; but to help clear up yeast, I wonder if that's what others do? just wondering what others have heard. again, since she didn't say to, I know that means she doesn't think it's necessary, but I like to her what other dr.s do too, or what other people have heard.

I have a great book by a Dr. Semon, The Anti-Yeast Diet. I'm going to try to follow this for my son for awhile. I've also heard that chlorella can help, and there are these chlorella tablets for children I'm going to get.

oh, also did get a probation wight the S Boulardi now tooo, yesterday.

Any other ideas?

He has had some more knee pain lately. I wonder if candida could cause this too. Well, that's probably over-reaching it as that was a typical lyme symptom of his to begin with.

thank for any thoughts.

Post Edited (stacestar) : 6/10/2014 9:34:21 PM (GMT-6)

thanks flowergal

I'll look up the ADP by Biotics. I like the apple cider vinegar idea, but not sure if I'll have any luck getting him to take it. He's four and might not be able to handle that taste. Worth a try!

I've been on both.

Diflucan (flucozanole sp?) is stronger and usually use in short duration or pulsed. It works though-out the whole body to treat a systemic yeast infection.

Nystatin is more commonly used as a preventive measure, stays more isolated in the gut, and can be used more long term.

HI stacestar,

There are a few other things you can do as well. Garlic is a very potent anti-yeast especially Raw. I eat one clove a day and it makes a HUGE difference. It is also nice not to be putting another drug in your body.

If your son likes garlic, this shouldn't be too much of a hassle. I do like a rice cracker or gluten free bread, swab butter all over it and then the minced garlic with some salt. Tastes delicious!

I would check with the llmd but as a preventative if one is prone to yeast Azo tabs 3 x a day works well.

Try to avoid processed carbs in your sons diet - things like white bread/ sugar can cause major yeast flares!

~beth

I would suggest avoiding FOS and MOS. A lot of S. Boulardii contains MOS. You might look into a paleo diet; it's a little easier to follow than the anti-Candida diet. Abx is going to cause candida of some sort, almost no matter what.

Make sure you have him drink kefir, even if it's water kefir. However, avoid Kombucha at all costs.

Caprylic Acid is good for yeast.

I'm on the FODMAPs diet, but it allows grains. You need to avoid all grains for awhile, ESP. wheat. Elena's Pantry is a pretty good website for a Paleo diet. I also like Paleo Leap, but don't eat white potatoes. Mark's Daily Apple is another good website. You might want to try no fruits for two weeks, but you don't want to stop carbs completely, as they are necessary for your health. Keep eating squash, carrots, etc.

Margaret

thanks Margaret and Razzle!

what is MOS? I suppose I could look it too in a minute. Why should it be avoided?
is there a Sach B. without MOS?

definitely thinking Paleo, and avoiding grains. I read to avoid apples, bananas, and grapes, dried fruits and frozen fruits (from Dr. Semon's book).
kefir. I've tried with him and he rejects it. But I should try again.

I'll look up Biotin too.

thanks!

Post Edited (stacestar) : 6/10/2014 9:36:24 PM (GMT-6)