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Posted 6/23/2017 8:18 PM (GMT 0)
Ok so as you know today was my first llmd appt and I think it went super well. He took one look at my "Negative" western blog test from my GP and goes, yep you have lyme! Then we went over my symptoms and then he took blood to test for co infections. He started me on omnicef until my next appointment July 18 to discuss co infections. So overall I'm glad I got the lyme confirmation and now just gotta try to get better.
Posted 6/23/2017 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
I am so so so so happy for you. This is terrific news! Celebrate gently and wisely. A year down the line, wow, can't wait to be present when you report on that!
Posted 6/23/2017 8:24 PM (GMT 0)
Glad you had a good appointment. So frustrating dealing with doctors that are no help!
Posted 6/23/2017 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
Thanx for the support everyone. I'm so happy to be a part of this site. Oh btw he looked in my mouth and said I have Candida?? Does lyme cause that? He also has me on 40 billion units of acidophilus
Posted 6/23/2017 8:43 PM (GMT 0)
Happy for you - that you had a good appointment.

Yes Lyme we often get Candida when we're dealing with lyme disease.

Do you have a white coating on your tongue? Is that what he was referring to in your mouth?
Posted 6/23/2017 8:48 PM (GMT 0)
Great news!

The symptoms of Candida and Lyme are so similar, you are fortunate to have a doctor who looked at your negative Lyme test and say you just had Candida.

Our systems get so out of wack with Lyme. What is he doing to treat your diagnosis? Perhaps he will do some follow up testing on what strain (s) of Candida you have because they are often treated differently. Diet is critical for yeast, lyme and all these affections.

Piroutte has a lengthy post in the New to Lyme?

Congrats, you're on your way to healing!
Posted 6/23/2017 10:22 PM (GMT 0)
He has me on a low carb diet. No sugars or gluten. I have to read the new to Lyme thread again to see what to do for the Candida. When I see him in a few weeks I'm gonna ask him what I should do for it. I was so concerned about the Lyme I totally ignored the Candida!
Posted 6/24/2017 3:47 AM (GMT 0)
What did you think of the doctor? I see him on Tuesday to re-start abx. If you have candida I would suggest no carbs. Good luck with treatment.

Patty
Posted 6/24/2017 10:21 AM (GMT 0)
I actually liked him a lot. I've read people don't because he is quiet. Yeah he's quiet but he is right to the point and I was having good conversation with him and he answered all my questions. Really nice guy in my opinion. Good luck tuesday!
Posted 6/24/2017 11:22 AM (GMT 0)
Congratulations, Physedgirl!! It's important to have confidence in your doctor and your treatments!

Some people need more probiotics than 40 billion, some don't. So watch for symptoms.

And, best of luck to you, Summer!!!
Posted 6/24/2017 11:28 AM (GMT 0)
Glad you liked him. Did he also mention taking therbiotics 100 billion? They are pricey and you need a doctor's code. Something he recommended to me.
Posted 6/24/2017 12:21 PM (GMT 0)
No he didn't summer. What exactly is that? Traveler, what symptoms should I look for? Thanx!
Posted 6/24/2017 12:24 PM (GMT 0)
Just watch to be sure that your symptoms are resolving, if not, ask your doc about raising your probiotic dose. As Summer said, 100 billion units of probiotics is not unusual to hear when someone is fighting candida.
Posted 6/24/2017 1:03 PM (GMT 0)
Oh ok thanx. Maybe I'll take 2 pills which will put me at 80 billion. you think that is smart?
Posted 6/24/2017 1:23 PM (GMT 0)
Unless your doctor had a specific reason for having you on a lower dose (but that doesn't make much sense), then yes, I would say that's a better dose. You need to force the bad bacteria (that's giving you candida) out with good bacteria, as well as keep to a diet that won't encourage the growth of the bad bacteria (that's what the candida diet is all about).
Posted 6/24/2017 1:36 PM (GMT 0)
Great. Thanx traveler!
Posted 6/24/2017 1:38 PM (GMT 0)
Do be sure to let your doctor know what you are doing, and how you are responding to the treatments though! Best of luck with this!
Posted 6/24/2017 3:11 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you, Traveler.

The doc recommended Klaire Labs ther-biotic complete. It must be refrigerated. The refrigerated probiotics are highly recommended. It has 4 other strains than the acidophilus. Each tab is 25 billion cfu's. I take 4 tabs. He also recommended to take 60 billion daily of acidophilus. Of course, take 2 hours after abx.

Patty
Posted 6/24/2017 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
Just a reminder: Your microbiome has around 100 TRILLION microbes. (100k billion.) In order to have any significant impact, a sizable percentage needs to make it all the way to the bowel. A little math demonstrates that less than 100 billion cfu's daily hardly shows up. While taking packaged probiotics is a start (and I do,) fermented and cultured foods is really the delivery system that has the biggest impact.
Posted 6/24/2017 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
My doctor actually recommended, a few times a week, to open one of the capsules of probiotic and pour the contents right on your tongue. If you can't tolerate that, mix it with some applesauce or yogurt. That way some of it gets directly in your mouth to help the candida there. I guess probiotic foods (kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, etc) would help that too.
Posted 6/26/2017 6:27 PM (GMT 0)

BabsBunny said...
My doctor actually recommended, a few times a week, to open one of the capsules of probiotic and pour the contents right on your tongue. If you can't tolerate that, mix it with some applesauce or yogurt. That way some of it gets directly in your mouth to help the candida there. I guess probiotic foods (kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, etc) would help that too.

I had candida before starting treatment and also read about opening the capsule - I pour in onto a spoonful of kefir and swish it around in my mouth. Cleared it up (what was visible, anyway) almost immediately & haven't had an issue for over a year now. I do it every day & swallow the other capsules.
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