Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 Hello , Thanks for the reply.. It makes sense that the boils can be the body's way of trying to get rid of toxins. I never really looked at it that way. I've always assumed that because the candida has lowered my resistance to infections, that my body is not able to fight off normal skin infections and they get out of control. I had noticed that during the time my vaginal yeast infection cleared up, which was for about a month and a half, that I had no boils. I started taking probiotcs a few months ago, and after I was on them for two weeks, my yeast infection went away. But not being on the anti-candida diet and taking any anti-fungals, it didn't keep it away for long. But as soon as my vaginal yeast infection came back, the boils returned also. So I think there is a definate connection there. I'll have to see what the doc thinks of this. As for the night sweats, I've had them off and on for about six months now. I used to get them when I was in my late teens, because I had anorexia nervosa and because of my severely low body weight, my body stopped producing female hormones. I basically went into a menopause of sorts and experienced hot flashes, night sweats, and even got mild bone loss. I still experience hot flashes to this day (I am extremely sensitive to heat and break out in a sweat when I'm stressed out, in warm weather or when in a very warm room...perhaps this is another symptom of candida, I'm not really sure). Funny thing is, I've been on the Pill since I was about 20, and often my blood hormones levels of estrogen are low, which baffles my family doctor because if anything, they should be quite high because of the Pill. My doctor thinks that I may suffer from an absorption problem or think that my body is not metabolizing the Pill properly. Does anyone know if Candida can cause one to not absorb vitamins and medications very well? I'm starting to wonder if the candida can do this because it covers much of the intestinal walls which may keep the walls of the intestine from being able to absorb meds and such. I don't really know..it's just a guess. As for thyroid problems, my TSH is always in the low-normal range, hovering around "1.5". I believe the normal range is anywhere from 0.5 to 5.0. So I guess If I had a thyroid problem at all, it would more likely be hyperthyroidism than hypothroidism. I hear that many doctors don't go by the "normal range" because everyone is different. I do know that heat intolerance and sweating can be a sign of hyperthyroidism, which would sure explain alot with me. But again, I can only guess. As for going off the Pill and switching to something more natural, I will explain why I'm not sure if it's possible in my email to Beth, who asked my to talk a little more about my hormonal problem. Thanks again for your response...it is very much appreciated! Take care, Missy The boils are an attempt by your body to get rid of excess toxins that areoverloading the liver and kidneys, combined with the lowered immunity thatthe candida causes. They can also be allergy related. (which candida alsocontributes to.)Night sweats can be a thyroid imbalance, a hormonal imbalance, parasites,and a bunch of other things. The thing about candida is that it changes theintestines so that they are more habitable for other parasites. So it ispossible that you have other parasites in addition to the candida.Have you considered using natural things to help reduce the dosage of birthcontrol pills that you have to take? Even if you feel they can't besubstituted, they could at least provide some reduction, which would bebetter than nothing. lindaj@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2000 Report Share Posted April 29, 2000 Re: New to list... <snipped> Does anyone know if Candida can cause one to not absorb vitamins and medications very well? I'm starting to wonder if the candida can do this because it covers much of the intestinal walls which may keep the walls of the intestine from being able to absorb meds and such. I don't really know..it's just a guess. <snipped> In a study that I read somewhere, they found that candida albicans had receptor sites on the outer cell walls for estrogen and adrenaline, and that those chemicals were used by the candida. As a result, the candida is using your estrogen up. The more estrogen you take, the more estrogen the candida has to use to help it multiply. That might explain why your estrogen levels are so low. The same problem with depleated adrenal glands occurs in a lot of people with candida, because the candida is overworking their adrenal glands. And yes, it gets first pick of the nutrients you ingest, and you get the left-overs, which is one reason why many people with problems with candida show symptoms of malnourishment. Usually people who are low in estrogen are low in progesterone, because your body uses progesterone to make estrogen. Often people who are too high in estrogen are low in progesterone, because their body is using too much of the progesterone to make the estrogen out of. So progesterone seems to help both problems. I've had problems with hyperthyroid in the past, so here's what my doctor told me: My thyroid level is 1.01, and is considered on the high end of normal. Anything " lower " than a 1 is considered hyperthyroid, and would be investigated further to determine if there is a problem. Why they reverse the scale, and make a 3 or 4 low, I don't know. It makes it confusing. Most people feel normal and are healthiest between 1 and 2. Some people begin to show symptoms of hypothydroidism above 2. And doctor's usually don't feel they need to intervene till it get's above 5, although some doctors are reconsidering this, because so many people show symptoms of hypothyroidism below 5. So you're smack dab in the middle of levels that most people feel normal with, and shouldn't be considered hyperthyroid or hypothyroid. lindaj@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2000 Report Share Posted April 29, 2000 From: Missy MacKenzie candidiasisegroups Sent: Friday, April 28, 2000 2:45 AM Subject: Re: New to list... <snipped> Does anyone know if Candida can cause one to not absorb vitamins and medications very well? I'm starting to wonder if the candida can do this because it covers much of the intestinal walls which may keep the walls of the intestine from being able to absorb meds and such. I don't really know..it's just a guess. <snipped> >> I've heard that in almost every case people with candida have real problems in not absorbing/digesting the nutrients they need. A really good digestive enzyme (2-3 capsules) with every meal and every medicine and every herbal intake would be very helpful. For awhile, I was taking almost $6 per day in Herbs/Medicines and skimping on the digestive enzymes. The extra bit for that now helps me absorb the other herbs that I'm taking. Light and Love, Tami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2000 Report Share Posted July 27, 2000 Hi Debbie. Do you mean the same ICD for longer than six years? I had my first one in 1993, and am now on my third. The leads went bad on my second one, and it malfunctioned. Welcome to the group and prayers go out to you and your dad. Amy new to list... >My name is Debbie. I am new to the list. My Dad just had the ICD done >today. >Is there anyone on this list who has had an ICD for longer than 6 years? > >Thanks. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2000 Report Share Posted July 27, 2000 Hi Debbie, And welcome to the " Bionic brothers and sisters of the world, club " ...( I just made that up) The MISSION of this club is to live by the quotation of " Oliver ll Holmes " " If you want to live a long and happy life, get a chronic disease and manage it " ...( I just made that up also, the quote comes from Pete at " the market " ) I'm sixty eight going on thirty eight and happy...I was blessed with my first zapper Feb. 2,1996, it saved my life twice, then needed new batteries...Last May 31,2000 a new, smarter and smaller zapper was installed and it has not needed to save my life as yet... Again welcome to this list and for your Dad his next reality... Best Regards, Your Dads Bionic Brother, Dudley...=o) new to list... >My name is Debbie. I am new to the list. My Dad just had the ICD done >today. >Is there anyone on this list who has had an ICD for longer than 6 years? > >Thanks. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2000 Report Share Posted August 3, 2000 In a message dated 8/3/00 4:16:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, gall@... writes: << gall@... (n Gall) >> I, too have been zapped numerous times and had my life given back to me. Your attitude is great. Keep writing would love to hear more. Sue Bayer P.S. Used to live in Phoenix, AZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2000 Report Share Posted August 3, 2000 I got my AICD in 93, and a new one in 97. I got real sick in may of this year and my Aicd went off 30 to 40 times and kept me alive. I am fine now. Bob & n Gall in the Arizona mountains Put a geranium in your hat and be happy. mail to gall@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 I had my AICD implanted in Nov '97. I'm just curious to see how long others seem to be going before needing replacements. Also, what about the wires being changed (especially due to new & improved technology--i.e., " single chamber vs dual chamber AICDs) I was told the old wiring will be left alone & new wiring simply added. Anyone else have info to share? I realize the longevity of the battery life depends on lots of things, inique to each individual, but I'm just curious to see how long they are lasting. I was 37 when mine was " installed " . Thanks, __-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2000 Report Share Posted August 5, 2000 , My doctor told me that mine could last up to seven years. I have a Medtronic. I depends on how many times it has to discharge. Mine has only paced once in the 22 months I've had it... I've never experienced a defibrillation. Jan Re: new to list... > I had my AICD implanted in Nov '97. I'm just curious to see how long others > seem to be going before needing replacements. Also, what about the wires > being changed (especially due to new & improved technology--i.e., " single > chamber vs dual chamber AICDs) I was told the old wiring will be left alone > & new wiring simply added. Anyone else have info to share? > > I realize the longevity of the battery life depends on lots of things, inique > to each individual, but I'm just curious to see how long they are lasting. I > was 37 when mine was " installed " . > Thanks, > __-- > > > > Please visit the Zapper homepage at > http://www.ZapLife.org > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2000 Report Share Posted August 6, 2000 I'm on my third device the first two lasted about 3 1/2 years each. The third has been in now for 2 1/2 years and is still going strong. Battery technology has improived greatly since those first two devices. As to the leads mine have been there for 9 1/2 years and are still OK. (Keeping my fingers crossed) Joe JSparky422@... wrote: > I had my AICD implanted in Nov '97. I'm just curious to see how long others > seem to be going before needing replacements. Also, what about the wires > being changed (especially due to new & improved technology--i.e., " single > chamber vs dual chamber AICDs) I was told the old wiring will be left alone > & new wiring simply added. Anyone else have info to share? > > I realize the longevity of the battery life depends on lots of things, inique > to each individual, but I'm just curious to see how long they are lasting. I > was 37 when mine was " installed " . > Thanks, > __-- > > > > Please visit the Zapper homepage at > http://www.ZapLife.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 New to list... Greetings everyone....I am new to the list. Does anyone here know of a Doctor in the Portland Oregon or Vancouver Washington area that is familiar with LDN therapy for follow up treatment in Cancers? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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