Food allergy, candida, or what???

Recently I've been researching food allergies as a possible reason for my symptoms which include-acne (i've gone off all dairy and am wondering if it could be a gluten intolerance now?), chronic fatigue, depression, problems concentrating, problems with short term memory, borderline anemia. As stumbled across a website for candida and discovered a lot of the symptoms i've been having. also found it interesting that most people with candida have lactose and gluten intolerances.... there's just so much information though and i'm getting overwhelmed. Do i have candida or is it just a gluten allergy? I also have a compromised immune system due to the fact that I've had pnemonia (pneumonia) twice, bronchitis, and mono within a few years of each other. Because of this i've taken a lot of antibiotics and have been on tetracycline for my acne as well-which is a cause of Candida. And now I was just perscribed Doxycycline for my face but I'm scared to take it because what if I do have Candida? All of this just adds to the stress of my already stressful life. PLEASE HELP!

[Renee Radenberg]

You stated you have a compromised immune system and that is a stress to the body with additional illnesses. Antibiotics do work on all bacteria in our body, regardless if the bacteria are good or bad. When the naturally flora bacteria is decreased, especially in the vagina area, candida may occur. Candida can be worst with a decreased immune system. With antibiotic treatment, it is recommended to consume 6-8ozs of yogurt daily to help increase the natural flora bacteria.
I suggest you get blood work done, by your Doctor, to determine what is the cause of your symptoms, especially an iron profile and vitamins Bs levels. Then they can be treated properly.
Thank you for your question.