Guest guest Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 I'm really confused on this whole yeast issue. I can't seem to tell with Luke if he's got any yeast problems or not. I don't do all the testing, I just watch his stools, and how he's feeling and acting, and make my judgments from that. ly, he's doing really great right now, so that works for me. Most of my SCD questions of late are related to ME!! Before SCD I'd get occasional vaginal yeast infections. Now, while on it, I'm going back and forth with spells of a lot of vaginal discharge and itching. Is this yeast dying OFF or yeast getting worse? How am I supposed to know? Everything otherwise is doing well, as long as I stay legal, tummy pains and BM's are so much better, I'm just really mixed up on this whole yeast issue. I refuse to avoid all fruit and such for fear of yeast, but I am curious whether this itching business is a " good " or " bad " thing (what I DO know is that it is ANNOYING!! ) Thanks guys, sorry if TMI but nothing is sacred around here, right? in NC Mom of Luke, age 5, Asperger's/low-salicylate; , age 3; and , 21 mos All SCD since 1/26/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 Hi , > Most of my SCD questions of late are related to ME!! Before SCD >I'd get occasional vaginal yeast infections. Now, while on it, I'm >going back and forth with spells of a lot of vaginal discharge and >itching. Is this yeast dying OFF or yeast getting worse? How am I >supposed to know? To clarify are you getting more yeast infections or just more discharge and occasional itching? Have you been treated for the infections? Have you seen a doctor? I ask this one to be sure that it is just a regular yeast infection and not a recurrent bladder infection. Are you using anything for the itch. I'd wonder what you are eating (specifically, are you eating yogurt) and are you balancing the fruits and honey use? Before SCD I had frequent yeast infections. The diet has helped tremendously but I have had to make other adjustments (which I started preSCD). I use all unscented soaps, no perfumes and most important my husband has to use these soaps also. If he uses any scented soaps - instant yeast infection. > Everything otherwise is doing well, as long as I stay legal, tummy >pains and BM's are so much better, I'm just really mixed up on this >whole yeast issue. I refuse to avoid all fruit and such for fear >of yeast, but I am curious whether this itching business is >a " good " or " bad " thing (what I DO know is that it is ANNOYING!! ) > Thanks guys, sorry if TMI but nothing is sacred around here, right? Correct. Sheila UC, 20 years -- in remission after 39 mos SCD mom of SCD 24 mos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 Hi , > Most of my SCD questions of late are related to ME!! Before SCD >I'd get occasional vaginal yeast infections. Now, while on it, I'm >going back and forth with spells of a lot of vaginal discharge and >itching. Is this yeast dying OFF or yeast getting worse? How am I >supposed to know? To clarify are you getting more yeast infections or just more discharge and occasional itching? Have you been treated for the infections? Have you seen a doctor? I ask this one to be sure that it is just a regular yeast infection and not a recurrent bladder infection. Are you using anything for the itch. I'd wonder what you are eating (specifically, are you eating yogurt) and are you balancing the fruits and honey use? Before SCD I had frequent yeast infections. The diet has helped tremendously but I have had to make other adjustments (which I started preSCD). I use all unscented soaps, no perfumes and most important my husband has to use these soaps also. If he uses any scented soaps - instant yeast infection. > Everything otherwise is doing well, as long as I stay legal, tummy >pains and BM's are so much better, I'm just really mixed up on this >whole yeast issue. I refuse to avoid all fruit and such for fear >of yeast, but I am curious whether this itching business is >a " good " or " bad " thing (what I DO know is that it is ANNOYING!! ) > Thanks guys, sorry if TMI but nothing is sacred around here, right? Correct. Sheila UC, 20 years -- in remission after 39 mos SCD mom of SCD 24 mos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 Hi , > Most of my SCD questions of late are related to ME!! Before SCD >I'd get occasional vaginal yeast infections. Now, while on it, I'm >going back and forth with spells of a lot of vaginal discharge and >itching. Is this yeast dying OFF or yeast getting worse? How am I >supposed to know? To clarify are you getting more yeast infections or just more discharge and occasional itching? Have you been treated for the infections? Have you seen a doctor? I ask this one to be sure that it is just a regular yeast infection and not a recurrent bladder infection. Are you using anything for the itch. I'd wonder what you are eating (specifically, are you eating yogurt) and are you balancing the fruits and honey use? Before SCD I had frequent yeast infections. The diet has helped tremendously but I have had to make other adjustments (which I started preSCD). I use all unscented soaps, no perfumes and most important my husband has to use these soaps also. If he uses any scented soaps - instant yeast infection. > Everything otherwise is doing well, as long as I stay legal, tummy >pains and BM's are so much better, I'm just really mixed up on this >whole yeast issue. I refuse to avoid all fruit and such for fear >of yeast, but I am curious whether this itching business is >a " good " or " bad " thing (what I DO know is that it is ANNOYING!! ) > Thanks guys, sorry if TMI but nothing is sacred around here, right? Correct. Sheila UC, 20 years -- in remission after 39 mos SCD mom of SCD 24 mos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 Hmmm. The soap idea is probably very relevant. For me and my husband, both. I haven't seen a doctor, and I don't use medication, as it seems to come and go without getting worse or anything. Thanks for the ideas! in NC, USA mom to Luke, 5, Asperger's/low-salicylate; , 3;,22 mos; SCD going since 1/26/04 Re: confused on yeast > Hi , > > > Most of my SCD questions of late are related to ME!! Before SCD > >I'd get occasional vaginal yeast infections. Now, while on it, I'm > >going back and forth with spells of a lot of vaginal discharge and > >itching. Is this yeast dying OFF or yeast getting worse? How am I > >supposed to know? > > To clarify are you getting more yeast infections or just more > discharge and occasional itching? Have you been treated for the > infections? Have you seen a doctor? I ask this one to be sure that > it is just a regular yeast infection and not a recurrent bladder > infection. Are you using anything for the itch. > I'd wonder what you are eating (specifically, are you eating yogurt) > and are you balancing the fruits and honey use? Before SCD I had > frequent yeast infections. The diet has helped tremendously but I > have had to make other adjustments (which I started preSCD). I use > all unscented soaps, no perfumes and most important my husband has > to use these soaps also. If he uses any scented soaps - instant > yeast infection. > > > Everything otherwise is doing well, as long as I stay legal, tummy > >pains and BM's are so much better, I'm just really mixed up on this > >whole yeast issue. I refuse to avoid all fruit and such for fear > >of yeast, but I am curious whether this itching business is > >a " good " or " bad " thing (what I DO know is that it is ANNOYING!! ) > > > Thanks guys, sorry if TMI but nothing is sacred around here, right? > > Correct. > > Sheila UC, 20 years -- in remission after 39 mos SCD > mom of SCD 24 mos > > > > > > > For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: > http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info > and > http://www.pecanbread.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2004 Report Share Posted May 7, 2004 Hi , I have a friend that told me everytime that she takes a tub bath that she gets a yeast infection , I asked her when she finds the time to take a tub bath , and she informed me that she bathes with her kids. An old remedy that works is apple cider vinegar and water to use a douche , it helps to balance out the ph . It is really easy to get out of balance , it has happened to me in the past, I've heard that heavy metals play a roll , I'm in the process of having my amalgams removed . If I get out of balance ,I just eat more vegetables and juice some greens , and take my probiotics ,and lay low on the sweets and I am back in balance in a couple of days .. good luck , I know it is frustrating , Angie ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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