New Candida Patient: mild case

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Hi,

I think I have a mild case of Candida overgrowth--certainly not systemic, but

local to the

gut and vagina. I've had persistent yeast infections since January which have

just now

started to subside (I have started eliminating yeasts and sugars in my diet).

They would

respond to prescription and OTC drugs, but inevitably return.

Then, right before I made the yeast connection, I started experiencing very

uncomfortable

bloating and gas after I ate, for several hours. This was new to me. I also

started

experiencing an itching/tingling in separate parts of my body after I would eat

certain

foods (both these things have subsided since i started changing my diet).

Now, I am NOT following the yeast diet strictly--I am trying, but occasionally

goof up.

Also, my history is that I've always been a serious sugar eater/craver, and in

November

and January took two courses of broad-spectrum anti-biotics, which I think

allowed the

yeast to get a stronghold on an already sugar-weakened system.

I've read the forum and realize how much Candida can affect your health and

life, and after

reading about all the serious symptoms some people expereince, I'm fairly sure I

have a

MILD case.

I do not expereince mental fogginess, debilitating fatigue, regular digestive

issues, rashes,

debilitating depression. Basically, it's the itchiness and yeast infections.

What's the best course of action for a mild case, and how long should I continue

treatment?

My doctor has prescribed a week of diflucan--will this address some of the

issues for a

mild case?

Thanks!