Re: Other Candiasis Inffections

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Fungus infections live below the nail, you need antifungal pills like Lamisil once a day for at least 3 monthsuntill the nail is fully grown.Mark B From: Chicago48 <ect9148@...> Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2012 11:17 AM Subject: Other "Candiasis"

Inffections

Candidiasis is simply a yeast infection. Yes ,guys, we get them too and are more suceptible because of our compromised immune system. For years, in another city, my DR loooked at my nails at every visit. Now I know why. I am currently finishing treatment for an infection under my nails. It showed up as a dark 1/4 moon shaped discoloration just below the tips. A quick visit to the derm, assured it is very common, and an at home cure: soak my nails in a mixture of equal parts vinegar/water for 10 min at least 1xday for 30 days- smells so good. Yuch! It has worked. After 30 days I have 2 nails that have not cleared up completely. Do not forget about your toe nails. I thought mine were just ugly, but not now. Of course there was cross contamination from my nail care tools. Just disinfect with 90% rubbing alcohol, or vodka if you prefer, just take that shot of vodka 1st. Also check conditions at your nail salon for proper sterilization of tools or bring your

own if there is any doubt.------------------------------------

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Mark is correct. Nail fungus grown under the nail on the nail bed. Lamisil in

one way to treat this fungus. However, only your medical specialist is able to

determine what is the correct treatment for your particular instance. It does

take more than 3 months for a nail to completely replace itself, more like a

year. Another possibility, besides Lamisil or the water/vinegar. is using a

topical solution, by prescription only,applied to the surface of the nail every

day for about a year. Since the nail is pourous it is possible to treat

topically. However, only your medical specialist is able to make this

determination. There is no one fix that fits all. In very extreme cases the nail

may need to be removed. I believe the forum does an excellent job at bring to

our attention different conditions and personal treatments. The Group, however,

is not the answer to every medical condition. Your medical professional is the

only person who is able to customize a treatment for you and your condition.

>

> Fungus infections live below the nail, you need antifungal pills like Lamisil

once a day for at least 3 months

> untill the nail is fully grown.

>

> Mark B

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: Chicago48 <ect9148@...>

>

> Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2012 11:17 AM

> Subject: Other " Candiasis " Inffections

>

> Candidiasis is simply a yeast infection. Yes ,guys, we get them too and are

more suceptible because of our compromised immune system. For years, in another

city, my DR loooked at my nails at every visit. Now I know why. I am currently

finishing treatment for an infection under my nails. It showed up as a dark 1/4

moon shaped discoloration just below the tips. A quick visit to the derm,

assured it is very common, and an at home cure: soak my nails in a mixture of

equal parts vinegar/water for 10 min at least 1xday for 30 days- smells so good.

Yuch! It has worked. After 30 days I have 2 nails that have not cleared up

completely. Do not forget about your toe nails. I thought mine were just ugly,

but not now. Of course there was cross contamination from my nail care tools.

Just disinfect with 90% rubbing alcohol, or vodka if you prefer, just take that

shot of vodka 1st. Also check conditions at your nail salon for proper

sterilization of tools or bring your

> own if there is any doubt.

>

>

>

>

>

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>

>

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Candidiasis: POZ people should be aware of the symptoms of the overgrowth of Candida Albicans: candidiasis. The condition is vastly under-diagnosed and its symptoms are often treated as other challenges creating mis- and over-medication and no change in physical discomfort and fatigue. The condition is frequently present in POZ men as an unintended result of anti-biotic and anti-viral treatments. Because it may present as 'thrush' and be symptomatic of HIV infection it creates confusion because it may also present in those who are "undetectable" and a-symptomatic as a product of treatment rather than active disease. And while the jury remains "out" on the issue, all indications are that the condition may also, in certain practices, be an STD.

The symptoms listed below will present in some sufferers and not in others. The overgrowth is initially intestinal, but once the yeast colonies pierce the intestinal lining the effects will present in a variety of potentiasl locations - organs, glands, muscles and joints. The rule of thumb is that if a patient reports six or more of the following complaints it is wise to test for overgrowth and/or begin herbal treatment. I had sixteen of the conditions listed below and had taken some in unpleasant stride, given up on others and was medicated for several without measurable improvement.

The good news is that candidiasis is highly treatable with dietary adjustment and herbal support (many products are Internet-available, with ThreeLac and FiveLac being the most widely known). Treatment will be a fraction of the cost of the medications used to deal with the symptoms such as ARD, sinus inflammation and depression. I eliminated six pharmaceuticals and saved $1,700.00 per month. Also, treatment is fairly fast - I saw most symptoms reduced greatly within two weeks. Within six weeks I was without all symptoms, plus noticing improvement in health areas (breathing and libido) that I hadn't previously recognized as compromised because the impairment had been so gradual.

Most HIV specialists do not adequately recognize the condition and routinely treat it as other problems. The sufferer often feels frustrated in lack of abatement of conditions that have become chronic as well as their physicians often responding with, "well......HIV is tough. There are lots of problems associated with the disease and the treatment." That frustration combined with the time and expense that the POZ person dedicates to his or her health can create unnecessary discouragement, especially amidst the unremitting fatigue that is the primary symptom of candidiasis.

Suffice to say, my progress has been remarkable since I became aware of this common and treatable condition that is often an adjunct to HIV treatment. I urge others who may be frustrated by seemingly chronic complaints and a feeling of a slow and general degradation of general health and well-being to check the list below and do some research on your own. There is definitely light at the end of the Candida tunnel.

The most common symptoms of Candidiasis are:

an incapacitating fatigue

problems with concentration and short-term memory

flu-like symptoms such as pain in the joints and muscle

extreme tightness in the shoulders and neck

hyper-acidity/acid reflux

brown colored mucus in the back of the throat

blisters in the mouth/tongue/throat

either white or "blood blisters"

un-refreshing sleep

sore throat

white coated tongue

dark circles under the eyes

an aversion to being touched or jumping

chronic sinus problems and headaches including migraines

chronic dental problems

Visual disturbances including blurring, sensitivity to light and eye pain.

recurrent yeast infections

recurrent ear infections

rashes and dry, flaking skin

eczema

dermatitis

acne

skin discoloration and/or blotchiness

dandruff

jock and rectal itching

chronic athlete's foot

chronic toenail and fingernail fungus

ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

allergies and sensitivities to noise/sound, foods, odors, chemicals

anemia

weight changes without changes in diet

light-headedness

feeling in a fog

fainting

muscle twitching and muscle weakness

restless leg syndrome

low sex drive and/or numbness in the genital area

chills and night sweats

shortness of breath

dizziness and balance problems

sensitivity to heat and/or cold

alcohol intolerance

gluten and/or casein intolerance

irregular heartbeat

irritable bowel

constipation and/or diarrhea

painful gas and abdominal bloating

low-grade fever or low body temperature

numbness, tingling and/or burning sensations in the face or extremities

dryness of the mouth and eyes

difficulty swallowing

Psychological problems may include:

depression

irritability

anxiety

panic attacks

recurring obsessive thoughts

personality changes and mood swings (irrational rage or crying for no reason - fear of talking to people, any kind of confrontation, isolation)

paranoia

S. - Los Angeles 1-2012

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This just emphasis how we must be vigilant in noticing even the smallest and

what may seem insignificant changes in the way we feel and properly following

up.

>

> Candidiasis: POZ people should be aware of the symptoms of the overgrowth

> of Candida Albicans: candidiasis. The condition is vastly under-diagnosed

> and its symptoms are often treated as other challenges creating mis- and

> over-medication and no change in physical discomfort and fatigue. The

> condition is frequently present in POZ men as an unintended result of

> anti-biotic and anti-viral treatments. Because it may present as 'thrush'

and be

> symptomatic of HIV infection it creates confusion because it may also present

> in those who are " undetectable " and a-symptomatic as a product of treatment

> rather than active disease. And while the jury remains " out " on the

> issue, all indications are that the condition may also, in certain practices,

be

> an STD.

>

> The symptoms listed below will present in some sufferers and not in

> others. The overgrowth is initially intestinal, but once the yeast colonies

> pierce the intestinal lining the effects will present in a variety of

> potentiasl locations - organs, glands, muscles and joints. The rule of thumb

is

> that if a patient reports six or more of the following complaints it is wise

> to test for overgrowth and/or begin herbal treatment. I had sixteen of the

> conditions listed below and had taken some in unpleasant stride, given up

> on others and was medicated for several without measurable improvement.

>

> The good news is that candidiasis is highly treatable with dietary

> adjustment and herbal support (many products are Internet-available, with

ThreeLac

> and FiveLac being the most widely known). Treatment will be a fraction of

> the cost of the medications used to deal with the symptoms such as ARD,

> sinus inflammation and depression. I eliminated six pharmaceuticals and

> saved $1,700.00 per month. Also, treatment is fairly fast - I saw most

> symptoms reduced greatly within two weeks. Within six weeks I was without all

> symptoms, plus noticing improvement in health areas (breathing and libido)

that

> I hadn't previously recognized as compromised because the impairment had

> been so gradual.

>

> Most HIV specialists do not adequately recognize the condition and

> routinely treat it as other problems. The sufferer often feels frustrated in

lack

> of abatement of conditions that have become chronic as well as their

> physicians often responding with, " well......HIV is tough. There are lots of

> problems associated with the disease and the treatment. " That frustration

> combined with the time and expense that the POZ person dedicates to his or

her

> health can create unnecessary discouragement, especially amidst the

> unremitting fatigue that is the primary symptom of candidiasis.

>

> Suffice to say, my progress has been remarkable since I became aware of

> this common and treatable condition that is often an adjunct to HIV

> treatment. I urge others who may be frustrated by seemingly chronic

complaints and

> a feeling of a slow and general degradation of general health and

> well-being to check the list below and do some research on your own. There

is

> definitely light at the end of the Candida tunnel.

>

> The most common symptoms of Candidiasis are:

> * an incapacitating fatigue

> * problems with concentration and short-term memory

> * flu-like symptoms such as pain in the joints and muscle

> * extreme tightness in the shoulders and neck

> * hyper-acidity/acid reflux

> * brown colored mucus in the back of the throat

> * blisters in the mouth/tongue/throat

> * either white or " blood blisters "

> * un-refreshing sleep

> * sore throat

> * white coated tongue

> * dark circles under the eyes

> * an aversion to being touched or jumping

> * chronic sinus problems and headaches including migraines

> * chronic dental problems

> * Visual disturbances including blurring, sensitivity to light and

> eye pain.

> * recurrent yeast infections

> * recurrent ear infections

> * rashes and dry, flaking skin

> * eczema

> * dermatitis

> * acne

> * skin discoloration and/or blotchiness

> * dandruff

> * jock and rectal itching

> * chronic athlete's foot

> * chronic toenail and fingernail fungus

> * ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

> * allergies and sensitivities to noise/sound, foods, odors,

> chemicals

> * anemia

> * weight changes without changes in diet

> * light-headedness

> * feeling in a fog

> * fainting

> * muscle twitching and muscle weakness

> * restless leg syndrome

> * low sex drive and/or numbness in the genital area

> * chills and night sweats

> * shortness of breath

> * dizziness and balance problems

> * sensitivity to heat and/or cold

> * alcohol intolerance

> * gluten and/or casein intolerance

> * irregular heartbeat

> * irritable bowel

> * constipation and/or diarrhea

> * painful gas and abdominal bloating

> * low-grade fever or low body temperature

> * numbness, tingling and/or burning sensations in the face or

> extremities

> * dryness of the mouth and eyes

> * difficulty swallowing

> Psychological problems may include:

> * depression

> * irritability

> * anxiety

> * panic attacks

> * recurring obsessive thoughts

> * personality changes and mood swings (irrational rage or crying for

> no reason - fear of talking to people, any kind of confrontation,

> isolation)

> * paranoia

> S. - Los Angeles 1-2012

>

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I wonder if there a single test to check if a person has any yeast infection ?From: herlufdane@... <herlufdane@...>Subject: Re: Other "Candiasis" Inffections Date: Monday, January 2, 2012, 2:26 PM

Candidiasis: POZ people should be aware of the symptoms of the overgrowth of Candida Albicans: candidiasis. The condition is vastly under-diagnosed and its symptoms are often treated as other challenges creating mis- and over-medication and no change in physical discomfort and fatigue. The condition is frequently present in POZ men as an unintended result of anti-biotic and anti-viral treatments. Because it may present as 'thrush' and be symptomatic of HIV infection it creates confusion because it may also present in those who are "undetectable" and a-symptomatic as a product of treatment rather than active disease. And while the jury remains "out" on the issue, all indications are that the condition may also, in certain practices, be an STD.

The symptoms listed below will present in some sufferers and not in others. The overgrowth is initially intestinal, but once the yeast colonies pierce the intestinal lining the effects will present in a variety of potentiasl locations - organs, glands, muscles and joints. The rule of thumb is that if a patient reports six or more of the following complaints it is wise to test for overgrowth and/or begin herbal treatment. I had sixteen of the conditions listed below and had taken some in unpleasant stride, given up on others and was medicated for several without measurable improvement.

The good news is that candidiasis is highly treatable with dietary adjustment and herbal support (many products are Internet-available, with ThreeLac and FiveLac being the most widely known). Treatment will be a fraction of the cost of the medications used to deal with the symptoms such as ARD, sinus inflammation and depression. I eliminated six pharmaceuticals and saved $1,700.00 per month. Also, treatment is fairly fast - I saw most symptoms reduced greatly within two weeks. Within six weeks I was without all symptoms, plus noticing improvement in health areas (breathing and libido) that I hadn't previously recognized as compromised because the impairment had been so gradual.

Most HIV specialists do not adequately recognize the condition and routinely treat it as other problems. The sufferer often feels frustrated in lack of abatement of conditions that have become chronic as well as their physicians often responding with, "well......HIV is tough. There are lots of problems associated with the disease and the treatment." That frustration combined with the time and expense that the POZ person dedicates to his or her health can create unnecessary discouragement, especially amidst the unremitting fatigue that is the primary symptom of candidiasis.

Suffice to say, my progress has been remarkable since I became aware of this common and treatable condition that is often an adjunct to HIV treatment. I urge others who may be frustrated by seemingly chronic complaints and a feeling of a slow and general degradation of general health and well-being to check the list below and do some research on your own. There is definitely light at the end of the Candida tunnel.

The most common symptoms of Candidiasis are:

an incapacitating fatigue problems with concentration and short-term memory flu-like symptoms such as pain in the joints and muscle extreme tightness in the shoulders and neck hyper-acidity/acid reflux brown colored mucus in the back of the throat blisters in the mouth/tongue/throat either white or "blood blisters" un-refreshing sleep sore throat white coated tongue dark circles under the eyes an aversion to being touched or jumping chronic sinus problems and headaches including migraines chronic dental problems Visual disturbances including blurring, sensitivity to light and eye pain. recurrent yeast infections recurrent ear infections rashes and dry, flaking skin eczema dermatitis acne skin discoloration and/or blotchiness dandruff jock and rectal itching chronic athlete's foot chronic toenail and fingernail fungus ringing in the ears (tinnitus) allergies and sensitivities to noise/sound, foods, odors, chemicals anemia weight changes without changes in diet light-headedness feeling in a fog fainting muscle twitching and muscle weakness restless leg syndrome low sex drive and/or numbness in the genital area chills and night sweats shortness of breath dizziness and balance problems sensitivity to heat and/or cold alcohol intolerance gluten and/or casein intolerance irregular heartbeat irritable bowel constipation and/or diarrhea painful gas and abdominal bloating low-grade fever or low body temperature numbness, tingling and/or burning sensations in the face or extremities dryness of the mouth and eyes difficulty swallowing Psychological problems may include:

depression irritability anxiety panic attacks recurring obsessive thoughts personality changes and mood swings (irrational rage or crying for no reason - fear of talking to people, any kind of confrontation, isolation) paranoia

S. - Los Angeles 1-2012

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Personal experience here; topycal treatments did not work for me and I was told by both my HIV doctor and podoiatrist that topical solutions do not penetrate the nail.I mentioned lamisil because it did work for me but there are few other antifungal oral medications that works as well.Also ccording to my doctor nail fungus infections are infectious so if one goes to the gym and showersit is best not to walk around bare foot, that will also prevent the possibility of wart infections.That said I was a bit curious about the pourous factor so I did a google search and it looks like thatnails are pourous and can be soaked to soften and vinegar solutions do help in some cases but usually pills are the way to go.So definately an option

to explore especially if one prefer to avoid additional pills.That said there are also new treatments with laser (few kinds actually that work in various way) that can penetrate the nail and kill the fungus.I am guessing the above is probably the faster way to do it as it avoids having to spend time daily to soak daily and of course doesn't involve the possible toxicity of oral antifungal pills.Last fungal and yeast infections can often appear in various part of the body at the same time,nails, toes, penis, under the arm pits, mouth and throath etc...And that can be one more reason to consider oral antifungal treatments since they work the entire body at the same time.I was also told years back by my dermatologist that fuungus do not adapt to medications the way bacteria or viruses do and that is a pretty

good news.Mark B From: Chicago48 <ect9148@...> Sent: Monday, January 2, 2012 11:40 AM Subject: Re: Other "Candiasis" Inffections

Mark is correct. Nail fungus grown under the nail on the nail bed. Lamisil in one way to treat this fungus. However, only your medical specialist is able to determine what is the correct treatment for your particular instance. It does take more than 3 months for a nail to completely replace itself, more like a year. Another possibility, besides Lamisil or the water/vinegar. is using a topical solution, by prescription only,applied to the surface of the nail every day for about a year. Since the nail is pourous it is possible to treat topically. However, only your medical specialist is able to make this determination. There is no one fix that fits all. In very extreme cases the nail may need to be removed. I believe the forum does an excellent job at bring to our attention different conditions and personal treatments. The Group, however, is not the answer to every medical condition. Your medical professional is the only person who is able to customize a

treatment for you and your condition.>> Fungus infections live below the nail, you need antifungal pills like Lamisil once a day for at least 3 months> untill the nail is fully grown.> > Mark B> > > ________________________________> From: Chicago48 <ect9148@...>> > Sent: Sunday, January 1, 2012 11:17 AM> Subject: Other "Candiasis" Inffections> > Candidiasis is simply a yeast infection. Yes ,guys, we get them too and are more suceptible because of our compromised immune system. For years, in another city, my DR loooked at my nails at every

visit. Now I know why. I am currently finishing treatment for an infection under my nails. It showed up as a dark 1/4 moon shaped discoloration just below the tips. A quick visit to the derm, assured it is very common, and an at home cure: soak my nails in a mixture of equal parts vinegar/water for 10 min at least 1xday for 30 days- smells so good. Yuch! It has worked. After 30 days I have 2 nails that have not cleared up completely. Do not forget about your toe nails. I thought mine were just ugly, but not now. Of course there was cross contamination from my nail care tools. Just disinfect with 90% rubbing alcohol, or vodka if you prefer, just take that shot of vodka 1st. Also check conditions at your nail salon for proper sterilization of tools or bring your> own if there is any doubt.> > > > > > ------------------------------------> >