Yeast Test and Questionnaire

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Yeast Test and Questionnaire

A quote from Crook, M.D., author of the book, " The Yeast Connection "

:

" While tests are available, diagnosis is usually accomplished through a

detailed review of the patient's medical history and by a direct response to a

specific treatment. Since Candida Albicans is found benignly over much of the

body, laboratory testing for Candida presence is of little clinical value.

The important tests that are available measure the amount of antigens present

in the patient's blood serum. The level of antibody corresponds to the

level of yeast present. Some tests that have been used are " Chronic Fungal

Disease Profile, " performed on blood serum samples, the Candida Immuno

Assay(CEIA)

and the Candida Albicans Antibody Titer Test (CAATT), which also requires

correlation to a questionnaire, which is printed below. "

Here also is a quote from Dr. Teitelbaum's book, " From Fatigued To

Fantastic " :

" There are no definitive tests for yeast overgrowth that will distinguish

yeast overgrowth from normal yeast growth in the body. There is one test that

may be useful, though. This is a urine tartaric acid test. Tartaric acid is a

waste product of yeast overgrowth. In fermenting wine, for example, it is

critical to remove the tartaric acid. Otherwise, the wine would be toxic to

people. Dr. Shaw, head of the Great Plains Laboratory in Kansas City,

Missouri, has found elevations in urine tartaric acid in both CFIDS/FMS

patients and autistic children. In my experience, however, using Dr.

Crook's

yeast questionnaire is still the most reliable way to tell if a person is at

risk of yeast overgrowth. "

(http://www.explorepub.com/articles/darkfield_charts/fungus6.html) Candida

is never observed in its fungal phase in the blood because the blood's

inherent alkalinity supports it's development only to a spore stage. These

spores

are extremely minute, and do not progress to visibility at the level where

they can be distinguished from other similar microorganisms in the blood except

possible through staining. The primitive bacterial phase microorganisms that

are mistakenly called fungus may be part of the developmental phase of a

species that has a fungal variant or may culminate as a fungus, but it is an

error to call it a fungus in the blood. It is a species that has a fungal

variant, and may also have a bacterial phase that occurs in the alkaline milieu

of

the blood. the ball-like appearances are bacterial phase developments.

Yeast Connection Test - Short Version

Developed by G. Crook, M.D.

Are Your Health Problems

Yeast Connected?

If your answer is yes to any question, check the box in the right hand

column. When you've completed the questionnaire, add up the points you've

checked.

Your score will help you determine the possibility (or probability) that

your health problems are yeast connected. A more definitive test follows this

one and it is highly recommended that you take it as well.

YES SCORE 1. Have you taken repeated or prolonged courses

of antibacterial drugs? 4 2. Have you been bothered by recurrent vaginal,

prostate or urinary infections? 3 3. Do you feel " sick all over, " yet the

cause hasn't been found? 2 4. Are you bothered by hormone

disturbances,including PMS, menstrual irregularities, sexual dysfunction, sugar

craving, low

body temperature or fatigue? 2 5. Are you unusually sensitive to tobacco

smoke, perfumes, colognes and other chemical odors? 2 6. Are you bothered by

memory or concentration problems? Do you sometimes feel " spaced out " ? 2 7.

Have you taken prolonged courses of prednisone or other steroids; or have

you taken " the pill " for more than 3 years? 2 8. Do some foods disagree with

you or trigger your symptoms? 1 9. Do you suffer with constipation,

diarrhea, bloating or abdominal pain? 1 10. Does your skin itch, tingle or

burn;

or is it unusually dry; or are you bothered by rashes? 1

Scoring for women: If your score is 9 or more, your health problems are

probably yeast connected. If your score is 12 or more, your health problems are

almost certainly yeast connected.

Scoring for men: If your score is 7 or more, your health problems are

probably yeast connected. If your score is 10 or more, your health problems are

almost certainly yeast connected.

If your score is in the high range, you need to take the long questionnaire

as well to get a more accurate indication of the severity of condition. Yeast

Questionnaire - Long Version This is not an online test. We suggest you

print it, circle your scores and keep it for future reference and to discuss

with your healthcare provider. The results are important for you and your

doctor to know.

This questionnaire lists factors in your medical history that promote the

growth of the common yeast, Candida Albicans (Section A), and symptoms commonly

found in individuals with yeast-connected illness (Sections B and C).

*Filling out and scoring this questionnaire should help you and your

physician evaluate how Candida Albicans may be contributing to your health

problems.

Yet it will not provide an automatic yes or no answer. A comprehensive

history and physical examination are important. In addition, laboratory

studies,

x-rays, and other types of tests may also be appropriate.

For each yes answer in Section A, circle the Point Score. Total your score,

and record it at the end of the section. Then move on to Sections B and C,

and score as directed.

Section A: History Point Score

1. Have you taken tetracyclines (Sumycin®, Panmycin®,

Vibramycin®,Minocin®,

etc.) or other antibiotics for acne for 1 month (or longer)? Point score-50

2. Have you, at any time in your life, taken other " broad spectrum "

antibiotics for respiratory, urinary or other infections for 2 months or

longer, or

for shorter periods 4 or more times in a 1-year span? Point score-50

3. Have you taken a broad spectrum antibiotic drug – even for one period?

Point score-6

4. Have you, at any time in your life, been bothered by persistent

prostatitis, vaginitis, or other problems affecting your reproductive organs?

Point

score-25

5. Have you been pregnant 2 or more times?

Point score-5

Pregnant 1 time? Point score-3

6. Have you taken birth control pills for more than 2 years?

Point score-15

Taken birth control pills 6 months to 2 years?

Point score-8

7. Have you taken prednisone, Decadron®, or other cortisone-type drugs by

mouth or inhalation** for more than 2 weeks?

Point score-15

Taken these drugs 2 weeks or less? Point score-6

8. Does exposure to perfumes, insecticides, fabric shop odors, or other

chemicals provoke moderate to severe symptoms? Point score-20

Does exposure produce mild symptoms?

Point score-5

9. Are your symptoms worse on damp, muggy days or in moldy places? Point

score-20

10.Have you had athlete’s foot, ringworm, " jock itch " or other chronic

fungus infections of the skin or nails that have been severe or persistent?

Point

score-20

Mild or moderate? Point score-10

11. Do you crave sugar? Point score-10

12. Do you crave breads? Point score-10

13. Do you crave alcoholic beverages? Point score-10

14. Does tobacco smoke really bother you?

Point score-10

Total Score, Section A _______

**The use of nasal or bronchial sprays containing cortisone and/or other

steroids promotes overgrowth in the respiratory tract.

Section B: Major Symptoms

For each symptom that is present, enter the appropriate number in the Point

Score column:

If a symptom is occasional or mild, score 3 points.

If a symptom is frequent and/or moderately severe, score 6 points.

If a symptom is severe and/or disabling, score 9 points.

Total the score for this section, and record it at the end of this section.

Point Score

1. Fatigue or lethargy _______ 2. Feeling of being " drained " _______ 3.

Poor memory _______ 4. Feeling " spacey " or " unreal " _______ 5. Inability

to make decisions _______ 6. Numbness, burning or tingling _______ 7.

Insomnia _______ 8. Muscle aches _______ 9. Muscle weakness or paralysis

_______ 10. Pain and/or swelling in joints _______ 11.Abdominal pain

_______ 12. Constipation _______ 13. Diarrhea _______ 14. Bloating, belching

or

intestinal gas _______ 15.Troublesome vaginal burning, itching or discharge

_______ 16. Prostatitis _______ 17. Impotence _______ 18. Loss of sexual

desire or feeling _______ 19. Endometriosis or infertility _______ 20.

Cramps and/or other menstrual irregularities _______ 21. Premenstrual tension

_______ 22. Attacks of anxiety or crying _______ 23. Cold hands or feet

and/or chilliness _______ 24.Shaking or irritable when hungry _______ Total

Score, Section B _______

Section C: Other Symptoms*

For each symptom that is present, enter the appropriate number in the Point

Score column:

If a symptom is occasional or mild, score 3 points.

If a symptom is frequent and/or moderately severe, score 6 points.

If a symptom is severe and/or persistent, score 9 points.

Total the score for this section and record it in the box at the end of this

section.

Point score

1. Drowsiness _______ 2. Irritability or jitteryness _______ 3.

Incoordination _______ 4. Inability to concentrate _______ 5. Frequent mood

swings

_______ 6. Headaches _______ 7. Dizziness/loss of balance _______

8.Pressure above ears, feeling of head swelling _______ 9. Tendency to

bruise

easily _______ 10. Chronic rashes or itching _______ 11. Psoriasis or

recurrent hives _______ 12. Indigestion or heartburn _______ 13. Food

sensitivity

or intolerance _______ 14. Mucus in stools _______ 15. Rectal itching

_______ 16. Dry mouth or throat _______ 17. Rash or blisters in mouth _______

18. Bad breath _______ 19. Foot, hair or body odor not relieved by washing

_______ 20. Nasal congestion or post nasal drip _______ 21. Nasal itching

_______ 22. Sore throat _______ 23. Laryngitis, loss of voice _______ 24.

Cough or recurrent bronchitis _______ 25. Pain or tightness in chest _______

26. Wheezing or shortness of breath _______ 27. Urinary frequency, urgency

or incontinence _______ 28. Burning on urination _______ 29. Spots in front

of eyes or erratic vision _______ 30. Burning or tearing of eyes _______

31. Recurrent infections or fluid in ears _______ 32.Ear pain or deafness

_______*While the symptoms in this section occur commonly in patients with

yeast-connected illness, they also occur commonly in patients who do not have

candida.

Total Score, Section C _______

Total Score, Section B _______

Total Score, Section A _______

Grand Total Score

(add totals from Sections A, B and C) _______

The Grand Total Score will help you and your physician decide if your health

problems are yeast-connected. Scores for women will run higher, as 7 items i

n this questionnaire apply exclusively to women, while only 2 apply

exclusively to men.

Yeast-connected health problems are almost certainly present in women with

scores over 180, and in men with scores over 140.

Yeast-connected health problems are probably present in women with scores

over 120, and in men with scores over 90.

Yeast-connected health problems are possibly present in women with scores

over 60, and in men with scores over 40.

With scores less than 60 for women and 40 for men, yeast are less apt to

cause health problems.

No information in this letter should be construed as medical advice.

This information is for educational purposes only.

Jeff el

10360 Pine Lakes Blvd

North Fort Myers, Fl 33903

http://www.msprotocols.com/