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Candidiasis
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Candidiasis
by Lextgrim, Jun 05, 2007 12:00AM
I am GUESSING that I may have systemic candida based on a number of symptoms I developed after being on anitibiotics for the tooth infection and for a womb infection I got straight after which was also treated with antibiotics.
Having CFS symoptoms, tachycardia (since being on antibiotics) and vibration sensations in legs, feet & chest, spots in front of eyes, dilated pupils, discoloured (bluish) nails.
I suspected Candida - my tongue has been coated for 4 months, basically since the antibiotics. I had burning tongue and itchy throat for a while too. I am now getting wind/burping, lost weight - over 1 stone. I DO have fungal toenail infection, fungal skin infection on my foot also. I had vag thrush which comes and goes, my bottom can itch after I have visited the bathroom.
I rang my GP after someone on a forum said "Get to a GP fast if you think it's systemic candida." My GP went mad at me and insisted my problems are postnatal depression & I need treatment for that!
Therefore, I have put myself on an Anti-Candida diet!
My questions are:
1 - How successful is an anti-candida diet at eliminating candida? (Cutting out ALL sugars and yeasts).
2 - Doesn't someone have to have fungal infection for years before it becomes systemic? (I have had these worsening symptoms since taking antibiotics 4 months ago).
3 - Would Candida cause tachycardia? I have had a chest x ray and I was told that my circulatory system on the x ray, heart and lungs looked clear!
Having CFS symoptoms, tachycardia (since being on antibiotics) and vibration sensations in legs, feet & chest, spots in front of eyes, dilated pupils, discoloured (bluish) nails.
I suspected Candida - my tongue has been coated for 4 months, basically since the antibiotics. I had burning tongue and itchy throat for a while too. I am now getting wind/burping, lost weight - over 1 stone. I DO have fungal toenail infection, fungal skin infection on my foot also. I had vag thrush which comes and goes, my bottom can itch after I have visited the bathroom.
I rang my GP after someone on a forum said "Get to a GP fast if you think it's systemic candida." My GP went mad at me and insisted my problems are postnatal depression & I need treatment for that!
Therefore, I have put myself on an Anti-Candida diet!
My questions are:
1 - How successful is an anti-candida diet at eliminating candida? (Cutting out ALL sugars and yeasts).
2 - Doesn't someone have to have fungal infection for years before it becomes systemic? (I have had these worsening symptoms since taking antibiotics 4 months ago).
3 - Would Candida cause tachycardia? I have had a chest x ray and I was told that my circulatory system on the x ray, heart and lungs looked clear!
I do understand that the medical field may not go by the findings of a simple spit test but I am having a really hard time finding anyone that will even remotely consider the fact that there could be an intestinal yeast overgrowth. I left in tears just thinking I am nuts..... I booked an appointment for an allergist and hopes that they can mabie check somehow!!!!! I know how you feel and am sorry you are going through it as well.
I have put myself on the anti candida diet, however, I did not get your symptoms, I have not had any bloating, my bowel movements were fine, but I have had other problems. I do have fungal infection all over the bottom of my feet and am treating it with clotrimazole cream though it seems to have got worse.
I also have itching "down below" and itching after visiting the bathroom for a number two. I also now have itchy blisters on the top of my toe. Itchy rash on my legs which is very red and pimply. I have a little bit of athletes foot between the toes. The tongue coating disappeared after eating grapefruit.
But I itch like mad! Plus have this arrythmia now, and circulation problems and joint and muscle pains.
My veins pop up so big now, I look like a body builder flexing but I'm skinny!
I can't even exert myself anymore, walking the stairs gives me palps and fast heart rate, as does walking. I am confined to my house and my doctor has almost banned me from the surgery for pestering more than one GP in the practice for help!
I have not done the spit test but will try it. I'm scared that it has got into my bloodstream! I have been like this since late Feb while I was on antibiotics, the tachy started while I was on antibiotics in April for suspected strep throat - my throat was red but not sore. By the time I finished the course the results came back all clear.
GNC & places like that won't be able to help you decide what to get. You'll need to go to a private owned herb shop. Research some on line yourself so you won't feel so confused about what to try.
Sugar does feed candida, also bread, etc... Sounds like you're so overgrown, you need some help though, not just food elmination by itself.