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Question about systemic candida infection - please help!
I am not a sufferer of HIV, I don't think... But I was told that you can learn a lot from people who are immunity comprimised.
I would like to ask about systemic fungal infections.
The reason I ask is that I suspect I may have one, but would like to know the likelihood on having one.
I suffer from Sinus Tachycardia and have done since April, I have also had other symptoms including petechiae, sweats, all over itching, itchy rashes on my feet and in other parts which I won't mention but you can use your imagination.
It all began when I had antibiotics. I had a tooth infection followed by a down below infection, I was treated with antibiotics for both, then I got a painful coated tongue, but it didn't look so much like candida (traditionally white patches) it was a full coating and was yellowy white more like a furry tongue. But it my mouth burned with it and I got lots of mouth sores at the time. Once that calmed down I got itching in other parts. I then got a red throat at the GP put me on more antibiotics suspecting strep throat, when the culture came back it was all clear.
I then developed spiking blood pressure and tachycardia, I now have an arrythmia.
I was healthy until I had the infections, however, I had just given birth 2 months before the infections started.
I went to hospital 3 times, had 4 ECG's, 2 Chest X Rays, Many blood tests including bacterial cultures, I had full blood count, serum levels and heart related tests incl. ESR etc...
All levels were perfectly normal!
But I am still getting worse. I am on beta blockers and my circulation is really bad and has been for over a month, my viens are all sticking up now and they didn't before.
Someone told me that antibiotics can cause yeast overgrowth and i wondered if it was fungal systemic infection caused by antibiotics. My GP will not do cultures or an MRI, she insists I have anxiety and says I am in constant fight or flight. But I am not anxious all of the time, I can be relaxing and get palps. I get the palps after minimal exertion, climbing the stairs causes it mainly. My legs hurt all of the time, and I get terrible sensations of blood rushing through my legs and chest, and my fingernails have a blue hue over them and I have lost all the moons.
My question is:- What is the likelihood of a healthy person developing systemic invasive fungal infection?
Do you have to have high fever with it?
Is it detectable in your blood count, i.e. would any white cells be raised or lowered?
I itch all day, my nose, inside my ears, I am tired all of the time. I have been tested for thyroid, endocarditis, and all sorts and nothing has shown up in my tests, everything was perfect.
I am terrified and don't know what is happening to me. My GP will not entertain the idea of systemic fungal infection, she says that it is highly unlikely.
Has anyone here HAD systemic fungal infection?
I would like to ask about systemic fungal infections.
The reason I ask is that I suspect I may have one, but would like to know the likelihood on having one.
I suffer from Sinus Tachycardia and have done since April, I have also had other symptoms including petechiae, sweats, all over itching, itchy rashes on my feet and in other parts which I won't mention but you can use your imagination.
It all began when I had antibiotics. I had a tooth infection followed by a down below infection, I was treated with antibiotics for both, then I got a painful coated tongue, but it didn't look so much like candida (traditionally white patches) it was a full coating and was yellowy white more like a furry tongue. But it my mouth burned with it and I got lots of mouth sores at the time. Once that calmed down I got itching in other parts. I then got a red throat at the GP put me on more antibiotics suspecting strep throat, when the culture came back it was all clear.
I then developed spiking blood pressure and tachycardia, I now have an arrythmia.
I was healthy until I had the infections, however, I had just given birth 2 months before the infections started.
I went to hospital 3 times, had 4 ECG's, 2 Chest X Rays, Many blood tests including bacterial cultures, I had full blood count, serum levels and heart related tests incl. ESR etc...
All levels were perfectly normal!
But I am still getting worse. I am on beta blockers and my circulation is really bad and has been for over a month, my viens are all sticking up now and they didn't before.
Someone told me that antibiotics can cause yeast overgrowth and i wondered if it was fungal systemic infection caused by antibiotics. My GP will not do cultures or an MRI, she insists I have anxiety and says I am in constant fight or flight. But I am not anxious all of the time, I can be relaxing and get palps. I get the palps after minimal exertion, climbing the stairs causes it mainly. My legs hurt all of the time, and I get terrible sensations of blood rushing through my legs and chest, and my fingernails have a blue hue over them and I have lost all the moons.
My question is:- What is the likelihood of a healthy person developing systemic invasive fungal infection?
Do you have to have high fever with it?
Is it detectable in your blood count, i.e. would any white cells be raised or lowered?
I itch all day, my nose, inside my ears, I am tired all of the time. I have been tested for thyroid, endocarditis, and all sorts and nothing has shown up in my tests, everything was perfect.
I am terrified and don't know what is happening to me. My GP will not entertain the idea of systemic fungal infection, she says that it is highly unlikely.
Has anyone here HAD systemic fungal infection?
Oral thrush, vaginal yeast infections etc. apparently are a common side effect of potent antibiotics. Some doctors admit it and some don't, I have no idea why. This is not systemic candidiasis though, but it's bad enough to make people feel miserable, especially if they think they have been exposed to HIV.
Antibiotics will not cause a systemic thrush infection. Thrush, can go systemic but it is very rare in someone with healthy immune system.
Yes, antibiotics can lead to fungal overgrowth.
If your doctor thinks it's anxiety, I would suggest seeing another doctor, maybe an alternative medicine doctor. Or try some of the stuff they sell in vitamin shops.
If your doctor thinks it's anxiety, I would suggest seeing another doctor, maybe an alternative medicine doctor. Or try some of the stuff they sell in vitamin shops.
I know that, but I was told to ask someone with immunity problems as they may be able to help.
Unfortunately I live in a small town in the UK, my GP surgery is the only one in this town. I have seen more than one GP at the surgery.
Please don't be angry with my asking the question, I was told that I might benefit from asking people who may be more likely to suffer from such things as candidiasis
Unfortunately I live in a small town in the UK, my GP surgery is the only one in this town. I have seen more than one GP at the surgery.
Please don't be angry with my asking the question, I was told that I might benefit from asking people who may be more likely to suffer from such things as candidiasis
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