fungus question

[Guest guest]

I read in an email within the last few days that people with HCV have a higher

than normal incidence of yeast infections.

For years I would get them in the fat roll under my belly and under my breasts

during the hot summer months, but for the last9 months or so, I have them there

almost constantly. I'm using Tolnaftate powder and other antifungal creams, but

it's frustrating! I feel so dirty when I keep getting fungal infections.

Is there anything else I can do? I can't go see a doctor until January, when my

new insurance kicks in.

Cathleen

Sometimes there are no good excuses.

[Guest guest]

try colloidal silver topical. it's supposed to be great for dandruff too,

but haven't tried that yet.

maybe hydrogen peroxide in bath water?

how's your pH?

> fungus question

>

>

> I read in an email within the last few days that people with HCV

> have a higher than normal incidence of yeast infections.

> For years I would get them in the fat roll under my belly and

> under my breasts during the hot summer months, but for the last9

> months or so, I have them there almost constantly. I'm using

> Tolnaftate powder and other antifungal creams, but it's

> frustrating! I feel so dirty when I keep getting fungal infections.

> Is there anything else I can do? I can't go see a doctor until

> January, when my new insurance kicks in.

> Cathleen

>

> Sometimes there are no good excuses.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I don't know what my pH is. I don't even know how I would go about checking it

on my own.

So far, since I've decided not to treat, I've pretty much been ignoring the HCV,

except to do my best not to pass it on. I don't even know what my viral load is

right now. I know that I am genotype 3 and that 6 months after exposure the

viral load was only 16,390. That was in January of this year.

I guess a part of me still thinks that if I don't do anything about it or worry

about lab values, then it doesn't really exist. I know that's not true...

As far as treating it, I know my genotype is a good candidate for treatment, but

I can't afford the side effects, and even if I wanted to, my doctor won't treat.

Not only do I have Hep C. I also have severe, chronic, treatment resistant

depression. And that's before you add the Hep C.

I also have fatty liver disease, which I can't treat with meds since the

cholesterol meds damage the liver. I've changed my diet and added exercise, but

my doctor says that pretty much I'm not going to get rid of either one.

Which, by themselves, aren't so bad. According to my doc, Hep C and FLD, by

themselves, carry about a 40 year (on average) life expectancy. But put them

together and it drops down to a 10 year expectancy.

Which, I guess, since I don't particularly like being alive, isn't such a bad

thing. I just don't want to die a horrible, painful, ugly death.

Oh well, Enough depression for now. I have to go get ready to go to work. At

least, working in a prison I'm surrounded by people worse off than me.

Cathleen

fungus question

>

>

> I read in an email within the last few days that people with HCV

> have a higher than normal incidence of yeast infections.

> For years I would get them in the fat roll under my belly and

> under my breasts during the hot summer months, but for the last9

> months or so, I have them there almost constantly. I'm using

> Tolnaftate powder and other antifungal creams, but it's

> frustrating! I feel so dirty when I keep getting fungal infections.

> Is there anything else I can do? I can't go see a doctor until

> January, when my new insurance kicks in.

> Cathleen

>

> Sometimes there are no good excuses.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Cathleen:

I, too, have suffered from yeast infections as my Hep C has become

more active and my liver progressing to greater degenerative changes.

I thought it was genital warts when I began getting what seemed to be

skin growths at the junction of my thighs and my scrotom. Except, the

somewhat oozy, stinking substance made me think that it was merely a

problem of hygiene (this was during a hot, hot summer period.)

I did everything I could think of including washing the area several

times daily with antibacterial soap then powdering dry.

I was sore, burning, and itching constantly. And, very embarassed to

think that someone could smell that disgusting stink!

When I suggested to my GP that I thought I was getting genital warts,

he took a look and said that I had a yeast infection. I couldn't

believe it.

His prescription was for Clotrimazole 1% topical cream. I think that

you can get it over-the-counter. It worked within a week.

Not only is the yeast infection gone, but with it, the smell and the

skin extrusions and the burning and itching. A brand-name that I

believe to be the same product is Lottramin, another is Dr.

Sheffield's Itchy Feet. These products are used to treat general

fungus infections such as athletes foot.

I also use it on my feet as I get infections there, too. Works well

for me.

I hope that it can do the same thing for you as it has done for me.

Best Regards,

[Guest guest]

Hi Cathleen...

Unless your doctor knows something about you that we dont...I think

it is very irresponsible of him/her to tell you that you will not get rid of

either condition...

Time for a new doc?

Fatty liver ...(kwashiorkor) is treatable. Usually a result of high alcohol

consumption...unless you are a child in a developing country.

Your cholesterol levels will improve when your protein deficiency is

corrected. (unless you are late stage liver failure)

As far as the depression goes...it is not a disease in itself...merely a

symptom

of an underlying problem. If it is a something that has been with you longer

than the hep C, I would guess you have an imbalance of bacteria or fungus

somewhere, and that too is treatable..(without harsh medications)

Lifestyle changes that you seem to be incorporating will be beneficial, but

you

will have to be patient..chances are, this did not happen overnight, and

correction

will take time.

I understand how it can become very " daunting " and life will seem just too

hard

to continue...Ive been there.

[Guest guest]

Most important thing you can do for yourself with fungus...is NOT to feed

it anymore...

Do what you can to eliminate sugar and carbs (alcohol especially) from

your diet.

Take one capsule of Oregano or garlic oil two or three times a day with meals,

and at bedtime take a good Pro-biotic. Do this for two weeks to a month,

depending

on your results...but no longer than a month at a time...and then take a

month off.

(continuing to watch your diet)

Its a good idea to avoid animal foods as much as you can too. There are

better

protein options...especially for those with Hep.

If you have external fungal patches you can get oregano oil in a liquid with

a dropper,

and add a few drops to your shampoo, and liquid bath soap...do NOT use

antibacterial

soap. There are beneficial bacteria on your skin all the time that help

combat fungus.

Antibacterial soap does not discriminate between good and bad...it all dies.

Powders just create a new place for fungus to grow...so avoid powders.

Just make sure you dry well after your shower.

You can also add the oil to a good lotion, or some coconut oil and smooth

that

over affected areas.

I have used these myself, and I also take care of my brother who had a stroke

a few years ago...he has Hep C and HIV and this even works for him.

Once you have it under control its a good idea to incorporate some additional

Iodine into your diet...this will keep it from returning.

You can get kelp tablets, or a liquid preparation of potassium iodide.

The extra iodine will improve your metabolic function as well...bonus!

[Guest guest]

>

> Most important thing you can do for yourself with fungus...is NOT

to feed

> it anymore...

> Do what you can to eliminate sugar and carbs (alcohol especially)

from

> your diet.

> Take one capsule of Oregano or garlic oil two or three times a day

with meals,

> and at bedtime take a good Pro-biotic. Do this for two weeks to a

month,

> depending

> on your results...but no longer than a month at a time...and then

take a

> month off.

> (continuing to watch your diet)

> Its a good idea to avoid animal foods as much as you can too.

There are

> better

> protein options...especially for those with Hep.

> If you have external fungal patches you can get oregano oil in a

liquid with

> a dropper,

> and add a few drops to your shampoo, and liquid bath soap...do NOT

use

> antibacterial

> soap. There are beneficial bacteria on your skin all the time

that help

> combat fungus.

> Antibacterial soap does not discriminate between good and bad...it

all dies.

> Powders just create a new place for fungus to grow...so avoid

powders.

> Just make sure you dry well after your shower.

> You can also add the oil to a good lotion, or some coconut oil and

smooth

> that

> over affected areas.

> I have used these myself, and I also take care of my brother who

had a stroke

> a few years ago...he has Hep C and HIV and this even works for him.

>

> Once you have it under control its a good idea to incorporate some

additional

> Iodine into your diet...this will keep it from returning.

> You can get kelp tablets, or a liquid preparation of potassium

iodide.

> The extra iodine will improve your metabolic function as

well...bonus!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info.

I use Mycolog (Nystatin and Triamcinalone), Clotrimazole, and Tolnaftate.

Nothing works for long. I have found that putting a once folded kleenex in those

areas helps somewhat, but still.... I've only had HCV for not even 18 months

yet. If this is what it's like in the beginning, not sure I'm gonna wanna deal

with what comes later.

Cathleen

Re: fungus question

Hello Cathleen:

I, too, have suffered from yeast infections as my Hep C has become

more active and my liver progressing to greater degenerative changes.

I thought it was genital warts when I began getting what seemed to be

skin growths at the junction of my thighs and my scrotom. Except, the

somewhat oozy, stinking substance made me think that it was merely a

problem of hygiene (this was during a hot, hot summer period.)

I did everything I could think of including washing the area several

times daily with antibacterial soap then powdering dry.

I was sore, burning, and itching constantly. And, very embarassed to

think that someone could smell that disgusting stink!

When I suggested to my GP that I thought I was getting genital warts,

he took a look and said that I had a yeast infection. I couldn't

believe it.

His prescription was for Clotrimazole 1% topical cream. I think that

you can get it over-the-counter. It worked within a week.

Not only is the yeast infection gone, but with it, the smell and the

skin extrusions and the burning and itching. A brand-name that I

believe to be the same product is Lottramin, another is Dr.

Sheffield's Itchy Feet. These products are used to treat general

fungus infections such as athletes foot.

I also use it on my feet as I get infections there, too. Works well

for me.

I hope that it can do the same thing for you as it has done for me.

Best Regards,

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[Guest guest]

I am an alcoholic, but have been sober since before I received either diagnoses.

My protein levels have always been in the normal range. It's just my cholesterol

that is out of whack.

As far as the depression goes, based on my history and past treatments, the

doctors and I are agreed that it is a chemical imbalance.

I'm also putting off the EGD my doc wants me to do. I've developed dysphagia

over the last year and as a 30 year old with no history of trauma or illness,

that's not a happy prognosis either. I am a smoker, cancer runs in my family,

and that's what the doctor thinks it is caused from. Oh well. I'm only 30 and my

body is falling apart. Better my body than my mind.

Cathleen

Re: fungus question

Hi Cathleen...

Unless your doctor knows something about you that we dont...I think

it is very irresponsible of him/her to tell you that you will not get rid of

either condition...

Time for a new doc?

Fatty liver ...(kwashiorkor) is treatable. Usually a result of high alcohol

consumption...unless you are a child in a developing country.

Your cholesterol levels will improve when your protein deficiency is

corrected. (unless you are late stage liver failure)

As far as the depression goes...it is not a disease in itself...merely a

symptom

of an underlying problem. If it is a something that has been with you longer

than the hep C, I would guess you have an imbalance of bacteria or fungus

somewhere, and that too is treatable..(without harsh medications)

Lifestyle changes that you seem to be incorporating will be beneficial, but

you

will have to be patient..chances are, this did not happen overnight, and

correction

will take time.

I understand how it can become very " daunting " and life will seem just too

hard

to continue...Ive been there.

[Guest guest]

Cathleen...if you have only been sober since your diagnosis..January right?

Then its gonna take some time to resolve...be patient ...it IS possible.

The cells in your body your body have become accostomed to using

a different kind of energy...but its absolutely possible to re educate them.

If you are willing to try other things and give up the harmful stuff... you

can

succeed. The liver is an amazing organ...with the right support it can

heal a great deal.

Have you had a biopsy or ultrasound yet?

[Guest guest]

I have been sober nearly 2 years. (11.22.04). I received my diagnosis on 2.10.06

and was infected June of 05.

I have had an ultrasound, but have not been bothered to find out what the

results were. I figured if it was bad,they would have called me.

I won't consent to a biopsy. I have a medical POA set up, and even that lists

specific things I will and won't do. (no blood, no organ transplants, no cpr, no

tube feeding, stuff like that.)

Cathleen

Re: Re: fungus question

Cathleen...if you have only been sober since your diagnosis..January right?

Then its gonna take some time to resolve...be patient ...it IS possible.

The cells in your body your body have become accostomed to using

a different kind of energy...but its absolutely possible to re educate them.

If you are willing to try other things and give up the harmful stuff... you

can

succeed. The liver is an amazing organ...with the right support it can

heal a great deal.

Have you had a biopsy or ultrasound yet?