Yeast & Dr. , comment.

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A Clip from Dr. E. . Since I've so often mentioned Histamine as one of our major culprits in inflammation, burning or itch, (and why antihistamines may help) I thought this was interesting as to how even Yeast ties it in.

Dee~

How yeast allergy might work in a woman's body. "During the first yeast infection, the yeast invades the top layers of the vagina and grows inside the vaginal cells. There, deep in the cells, the yeast is somewhat protected from the antiyeast cream and the immune system. Yeast proteins, called antigens, that the body recognizes as foreign are released from the cells and cause the production of antibodies, substances to fight off the foreigners. The antibodies in turn trigger the release of histamine, which not only produces itching and burning but also keeps the elements of the immune system from fighting back—white cells cannot multiply and move into the area. Thus, the vaginal defenses are paralyzed, and yeast takes over. To add insult to injury, now that the vaginal immune response is wiped out, any chemical or foreign protein coming into contact with the vagina at this point can set off an allergic reaction that causes the cells to swell and rupture, releasing the yeast inside. The whole cycle begins again. The theory of this self-perpetuating cycle, developed by Marjorie Crandall.

If recurrent yeast infection represents an allergy, then would allergy shots against yeast work? Over the years several studies have reported success. I have just finished a small pilot study on yeast-allergy shots. Five of ten women had improvement, but these numbers are too small for statistical significance. As always, we need more work."

..........."Week after week of using an antifungal cream or popping a Diflucan every few days brings the risk of developing a persistent yeast infection that can take months and months of therapy to treat."