Guest guest Posted November 11, 1998 Report Share Posted November 11, 1998 Dear Jan, It isn't a good idea to discontinue the acidophilus. It isn't just for the potential yeast problem. All antibiotics affect the gut in some way and the acidophilus makes sure that the gut flora stay in normal shape so that you stay healthy. If the gut flora become unbalanced, then other opportunistic infections can get a hold. So the acidophilus will protect the gut in general, not just the yeast. Chris. Hi Folks, One of the things I noticed when going through the insert for doxy was that it is inactive in the intestines and therefore doesn't kill intestinal bacteria. It is therefore quite useless for any intestinal infections. Haven't looked that up for mino, but I believe it's similarly inactive. Now I have ALWAYS gotten a MAJOR yeast infection on every antibiotic I've ever taken prior to doxy and mino and darn near didn't go on the AP when my doc prescribed it just because of that. He said he'd had no reports of problems from any of his patients but I still refused to so much as take the first pill without getting a major supply of acidophilous. After I read the insert about it being inactive and therefore essentially inacapable of promoting yeast infections, I decided to risk skipping the acidophilous. This was a good 3 -4 months ago and I haven't had so much as a wisp of a yeast infection. So my question is, where are you guys getting these yeast infections from? In theory, it cannot be from these particular antibiotics. Is it from the auto-immune stuff you've had to take? Or maybe the clindy (whatever the IV antibiotic is)?? Just curious, Jan K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 1999 Report Share Posted March 16, 1999 Hi Folks, One of the things I noticed when going through the insert for doxy was that it is inactive in the intestines and therefore doesn't kill intestinal bacteria. It is therefore quite useless for any intestinal infections. Haven't looked that up for mino, but I believe it's similarly inactive. Now I have ALWAYS gotten a MAJOR yeast infection on every antibiotic I've ever taken prior to doxy and mino and darn near didn't go on the AP when my doc prescribed it just because of that. He said he'd had no reports of problems from any of his patients but I still refused to so much as take the first pill without getting a major supply of acidophilous. After I read the insert about it being inactive and therefore essentially inacapable of promoting yeast infections, I decided to risk skipping the acidophilous. This was a good 3 -4 months ago and I haven't had so much as a wisp of a yeast infection. So my question is, where are you guys getting these yeast infections from? In theory, it cannot be from these particular antibiotics. Is it from the auto-immune stuff you've had to take? Or maybe the clindy (whatever the IV antibiotic is)?? Just curious, Jan K P.S. If anyone has been expecting a reply from me about something and still wants it, let me know. I succeeded in spilling a coke into my keyboard and frying it last week so have been reading ya'll with my mouse only computer. Tonight it has a keyboard too but I'm too far behind to know if I was supposed to answer anything. Hope I didn't hurt anyone's feelings. " Liz G. " wrote: > Ethel--Three pints of his own blood! I am glad you told this story, > raises my opinion of doctors greatly! I am taking a preventative dose > of one tablet of acidophilous (refrigerated kind) daily, do you think > this is enough? The label gives no potency, was the only kind besides > freeze-dried available around here butI'm sure my pharmacist would > order for me if you think I should be using something else. Thanks, > LizG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2001 Report Share Posted January 7, 2001 Hi Ladies, If you will just consider taking MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane), a natural form of sulfur, as a dietary supplement, I feel certain all these problems will go away. I did this at the suggestion of my internist, and I take about 3000-4500 mgs per day to keep all this mess from my system. Anytime I slack off, my body tells me immediately with nasal & ear sores, plus the other things discussed here. I just happen to use the " Life Plus " brand, yet others may be equally effective -- I use these because I can order them & have them delivered in the mail, and they are the highest quality & strongest per tablet I can find! Best wishes, Martha M./ NSIF Martha Murdock, DirectorNational Silicone Implant FoundationDallas, Texas Headquarters -----Original Message-----From: Jackie <poopie@...> egroups < egroups>Date: Sunday, January 07, 2001 6:37 PMSubject: Re: yeast question Ruth, I don't know that my suggestion will appeal to you but I struggle with the hot itchy burning every now and then when I have eaten something I shouldn't. The doc originally gave my Cortizone cream which I resorted to only if absolute necessary. However, I used to mix 2-3 capsule of vitamin E with 1 capsule of acidophillus and spread it on the burning tissue and it soothed it instantly. I have been very careful with my diet for the past several months so haven't had any major flare ups but that is my choice. Others might have something a little simpler. Good luck! Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: Philip Burland egroups Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 1:28 PM Subject: yeast question Okay... since most of you are " into " health products... I need help!!! What can I do " naturally " for a yeast infection... (vaginal)... driving me crazy!! Any suggestions? Ruth ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie egroups Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 10:38 PM Subject: Re: Re: Fw: MS origin? are you taking any kind of probiotics such as acidophillus? Just to be sure its not a bacteria problem such as yeast you could purchase a bottle from the health food store and try taking them. They are perfectly safe and if you notice a difference then your on the right track. It might just be worth a try. Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: egroups Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 1:19 PM Subject: Re: Fw: MS origin? Patty I am curious when I have discussed MS with neurologists they don't seem to feel that a " spacey head " is a symptom of MS. I have spoken to lots of people with MS to see what they say and they also say they do not feel spacy, but definitly have vertigo attacks. The most common MS symptoms are falling, tripping, lossing the use of an extremity and blindness. I feel however that yeast is not really what is going on with me either. I don't know and no one else seems to know what the brain stuff is. It is crazy..........I still feel it must be associated with somekind of inflammation or something. I don't know...I know I don't have any of the symtpoms of MS other than the brain thing......What do you think? In egroups, " Patty " <faussettdp@m...> wrote:> Some ideas for those of us with MS-like symptoms...> Patty> > From: Saul Pressman <saul@p...>> Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 10:45 AM> Subject: Re: [oxyplus] Re: MS origin?> > > > > The article I forwarded gave those doctors thoughts on the cause of MS.> >> > In my opinion, there are five possible causes of MS:> >> > 1) calcium deficiency : this results in excess production of parathyroid> > hormone, causing calcium to be withdrawn from the bones, and then> deposited> > on the nerve sheath> >> > 2) viral attack on the nerve sheath, often following a psychic shock> >> > 3) parasite attack on the nerve sheath> >> > 4) mercury deposited on the nerve sheath, causing a short circuit> >> > 5) macrophage attack on the nerve sheath> >> > The first one, calcium deficiency is related to Vitamin D, as these> > researchers have found out, because Vitamin D is required for absorption> of> > calcium in the intestine. (Boron is another requirement, for activation> the> > Vitamin D stored in the liver : an apple a day...)> >> > Viruses can be destroyed by ozone therapy.> > Parasites can be cleaned out with the Hanna Kroeger formula, black walnut> > hulls, wormwood and cloves.> > Mercury can be chelated out, and the ozone sauna is also good for this.> > The macrophage can be calmed down either with ozone, or with aloe vera.> >> > Using a shotgun approach in this way, we have excellent success with MS.> >> >> > Best of Health!> > Dr. Saul Pressman, DCh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2001 Report Share Posted January 8, 2001 Ruth, I don't know that my suggestion will appeal to you but I struggle with the hot itchy burning every now and then when I have eaten something I shouldn't. The doc originally gave my Cortizone cream which I resorted to only if absolute necessary. However, I used to mix 2-3 capsule of vitamin E with 1 capsule of acidophillus and spread it on the burning tissue and it soothed it instantly. I have been very careful with my diet for the past several months so haven't had any major flare ups but that is my choice. Others might have something a little simpler. Good luck! Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: Philip Burland egroups Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 1:28 PM Subject: yeast question Okay... since most of you are "into" health products... I need help!!! What can I do "naturally" for a yeast infection... (vaginal)... driving me crazy!! Any suggestions? Ruth ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie egroups Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 10:38 PM Subject: Re: Re: Fw: MS origin? are you taking any kind of probiotics such as acidophillus? Just to be sure its not a bacteria problem such as yeast you could purchase a bottle from the health food store and try taking them. They are perfectly safe and if you notice a difference then your on the right track. It might just be worth a try. Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: egroups Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 1:19 PM Subject: Re: Fw: MS origin? Patty I am curious when I have discussed MS with neurologists they don't seem to feel that a "spacey head" is a symptom of MS. I have spoken to lots of people with MS to see what they say and they also say they do not feel spacy, but definitly have vertigo attacks. The most common MS symptoms are falling, tripping, lossing the use of an extremity and blindness. I feel however that yeast is not really what is going on with me either. I don't know and no one else seems to know what the brain stuff is. It is crazy..........I still feel it must be associated with somekind of inflammation or something. I don't know...I know I don't have any of the symtpoms of MS other than the brain thing......What do you think? In egroups, "Patty" <faussettdp@m...> wrote:> Some ideas for those of us with MS-like symptoms...> Patty> > From: Saul Pressman <saul@p...>> Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 10:45 AM> Subject: Re: [oxyplus] Re: MS origin?> > > > > The article I forwarded gave those doctors thoughts on the cause of MS.> >> > In my opinion, there are five possible causes of MS:> >> > 1) calcium deficiency : this results in excess production of parathyroid> > hormone, causing calcium to be withdrawn from the bones, and then> deposited> > on the nerve sheath> >> > 2) viral attack on the nerve sheath, often following a psychic shock> >> > 3) parasite attack on the nerve sheath> >> > 4) mercury deposited on the nerve sheath, causing a short circuit> >> > 5) macrophage attack on the nerve sheath> >> > The first one, calcium deficiency is related to Vitamin D, as these> > researchers have found out, because Vitamin D is required for absorption> of> > calcium in the intestine. (Boron is another requirement, for activation> the> > Vitamin D stored in the liver : an apple a day...)> >> > Viruses can be destroyed by ozone therapy.> > Parasites can be cleaned out with the Hanna Kroeger formula, black walnut> > hulls, wormwood and cloves.> > Mercury can be chelated out, and the ozone sauna is also good for this.> > The macrophage can be calmed down either with ozone, or with aloe vera.> >> > Using a shotgun approach in this way, we have excellent success with MS.> >> >> > Best of Health!> > Dr. Saul Pressman, DCh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2001 Report Share Posted January 8, 2001 Okay... since most of you are "into" health products... I need help!!! What can I do "naturally" for a yeast infection... (vaginal)... driving me crazy!! Any suggestions? Ruth Hi Ruth, I can add a few more suggestions to those you have already gotten, (you might not like them much!) and hopefully you will find something you are comfortable with. Garlic is a very good anti-fungal, and you can either take lots of it by mouth (I just peel the individual cloves and chop them into pill size pieces and swallow like a vitamin pill) or you can insert a garlic clove vaginally overnight to help get rid of the yeast overgrowth. This probably won't be a one shot deal, but it can certainly kill alot of the yeast. Another option, which has been used for centuries (remember that people centuries ago didn't have Monistat!) is to insert plain yogurt vaginally overnight. I know it sounds messy, but it can bring relief. You can also eats lots of yogurt for the acidophilus, but make sure it doesn't have sugar, as yeast thrives on sugar. Of course, you can take garlic pills and acidophilus pills as an easier way out. The main thing to remember is that the CONDITIONS which produced the overgrowth of yeast is what has to change in the long run, not just treating the symptoms when you have an infection. Frequent yeast infections are a sign that your body needs a good clean out, and if you change your eating habits to a more alkaline pH (which means more veggies!), then you can kick these yeast infections for good. Good luck! Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2001 Report Share Posted January 9, 2001 Hi Jackie, It is definitely worth the try, and I think you will be amazed! Please stay in touch, MM / NSIF Martha Murdock, DirectorNational Silicone Implant FoundationDallas, Texas Headquarters -----Original Message-----From: Jackie <poopie@...> egroups < egroups>Date: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 8:12 PMSubject: Re: yeast question Martha thank you for that suggestion. I have just recently started taking the MSN (like 5 days ago). I was doing some research on the net to see if I could save my dog and somehow I got onto MSN. Interestingly enough I had purchased some last summer to try and rid my body of the yeast but didn't take it very long because I combined it with too many other things that caused a pretty strong die-off. Needless to say I was pretty sick and needed to rebuild before I could detoxify. I couldn't save my dog but perhaps I can help myself. Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: MARTHA egroups Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 2:33 PM Subject: Re: yeast question Hi Ladies, If you will just consider taking MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane), a natural form of sulfur, as a dietary supplement, I feel certain all these problems will go away. I did this at the suggestion of my internist, and I take about 3000-4500 mgs per day to keep all this mess from my system. Anytime I slack off, my body tells me immediately with nasal & ear sores, plus the other things discussed here. I just happen to use the " Life Plus " brand, yet others may be equally effective -- I use these because I can order them & have them delivered in the mail, and they are the highest quality & strongest per tablet I can find! Best wishes, Martha M./ NSIF Martha Murdock, DirectorNational Silicone Implant FoundationDallas, Texas Headquarters -----Original Message-----From: Jackie <poopie@...> egroups < egroups>Date: Sunday, January 07, 2001 6:37 PMSubject: Re: yeast question Ruth, I don't know that my suggestion will appeal to you but I struggle with the hot itchy burning every now and then when I have eaten something I shouldn't. The doc originally gave my Cortizone cream which I resorted to only if absolute necessary. However, I used to mix 2-3 capsule of vitamin E with 1 capsule of acidophillus and spread it on the burning tissue and it soothed it instantly. I have been very careful with my diet for the past several months so haven't had any major flare ups but that is my choice. Others might have something a little simpler. Good luck! Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: Philip Burland egroups Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 1:28 PM Subject: yeast question Okay... since most of you are " into " health products... I need help!!! What can I do " naturally " for a yeast infection... (vaginal)... driving me crazy!! Any suggestions? Ruth ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie egroups Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 10:38 PM Subject: Re: Re: Fw: MS origin? are you taking any kind of probiotics such as acidophillus? Just to be sure its not a bacteria problem such as yeast you could purchase a bottle from the health food store and try taking them. They are perfectly safe and if you notice a difference then your on the right track. It might just be worth a try. Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: egroups Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 1:19 PM Subject: Re: Fw: MS origin? Patty I am curious when I have discussed MS with neurologists they don't seem to feel that a " spacey head " is a symptom of MS. I have spoken to lots of people with MS to see what they say and they also say they do not feel spacy, but definitly have vertigo attacks. The most common MS symptoms are falling, tripping, lossing the use of an extremity and blindness. I feel however that yeast is not really what is going on with me either. I don't know and no one else seems to know what the brain stuff is. It is crazy..........I still feel it must be associated with somekind of inflammation or something. I don't know...I know I don't have any of the symtpoms of MS other than the brain thing......What do you think? In egroups, " Patty " <faussettdp@m...> wrote:> Some ideas for those of us with MS-like symptoms...> Patty> > From: Saul Pressman <saul@p...>> Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 10:45 AM> Subject: Re: [oxyplus] Re: MS origin?> > > > > The article I forwarded gave those doctors thoughts on the cause of MS.> >> > In my opinion, there are five possible causes of MS:> >> > 1) calcium deficiency : this results in excess production of parathyroid> > hormone, causing calcium to be withdrawn from the bones, and then> deposited> > on the nerve sheath> >> > 2) viral attack on the nerve sheath, often following a psychic shock> >> > 3) parasite attack on the nerve sheath> >> > 4) mercury deposited on the nerve sheath, causing a short circuit> >> > 5) macrophage attack on the nerve sheath> >> > The first one, calcium deficiency is related to Vitamin D, as these> > researchers have found out, because Vitamin D is required for absorption> of> > calcium in the intestine. (Boron is another requirement, for activation> the> > Vitamin D stored in the liver : an apple a day...)> >> > Viruses can be destroyed by ozone therapy.> > Parasites can be cleaned out with the Hanna Kroeger formula, black walnut> > hulls, wormwood and cloves.> > Mercury can be chelated out, and the ozone sauna is also good for this.> > The macrophage can be calmed down either with ozone, or with aloe vera.> >> > Using a shotgun approach in this way, we have excellent success with MS.> >> >> > Best of Health!> > Dr. Saul Pressman, DCh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2001 Report Share Posted January 10, 2001 Martha thank you for that suggestion. I have just recently started taking the MSN (like 5 days ago). I was doing some research on the net to see if I could save my dog and somehow I got onto MSN. Interestingly enough I had purchased some last summer to try and rid my body of the yeast but didn't take it very long because I combined it with too many other things that caused a pretty strong die-off. Needless to say I was pretty sick and needed to rebuild before I could detoxify. I couldn't save my dog but perhaps I can help myself. Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: MARTHA egroups Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 2:33 PM Subject: Re: yeast question Hi Ladies, If you will just consider taking MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane), a natural form of sulfur, as a dietary supplement, I feel certain all these problems will go away. I did this at the suggestion of my internist, and I take about 3000-4500 mgs per day to keep all this mess from my system. Anytime I slack off, my body tells me immediately with nasal & ear sores, plus the other things discussed here. I just happen to use the "Life Plus" brand, yet others may be equally effective -- I use these because I can order them & have them delivered in the mail, and they are the highest quality & strongest per tablet I can find! Best wishes, Martha M./ NSIF Martha Murdock, DirectorNational Silicone Implant FoundationDallas, Texas Headquarters -----Original Message-----From: Jackie <poopie@...> egroups < egroups>Date: Sunday, January 07, 2001 6:37 PMSubject: Re: yeast question Ruth, I don't know that my suggestion will appeal to you but I struggle with the hot itchy burning every now and then when I have eaten something I shouldn't. The doc originally gave my Cortizone cream which I resorted to only if absolute necessary. However, I used to mix 2-3 capsule of vitamin E with 1 capsule of acidophillus and spread it on the burning tissue and it soothed it instantly. I have been very careful with my diet for the past several months so haven't had any major flare ups but that is my choice. Others might have something a little simpler. Good luck! Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: Philip Burland egroups Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 1:28 PM Subject: yeast question Okay... since most of you are "into" health products... I need help!!! What can I do "naturally" for a yeast infection... (vaginal)... driving me crazy!! Any suggestions? Ruth ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie egroups Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 10:38 PM Subject: Re: Re: Fw: MS origin? are you taking any kind of probiotics such as acidophillus? Just to be sure its not a bacteria problem such as yeast you could purchase a bottle from the health food store and try taking them. They are perfectly safe and if you notice a difference then your on the right track. It might just be worth a try. Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: egroups Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 1:19 PM Subject: Re: Fw: MS origin? Patty I am curious when I have discussed MS with neurologists they don't seem to feel that a "spacey head" is a symptom of MS. I have spoken to lots of people with MS to see what they say and they also say they do not feel spacy, but definitly have vertigo attacks. The most common MS symptoms are falling, tripping, lossing the use of an extremity and blindness. I feel however that yeast is not really what is going on with me either. I don't know and no one else seems to know what the brain stuff is. It is crazy..........I still feel it must be associated with somekind of inflammation or something. I don't know...I know I don't have any of the symtpoms of MS other than the brain thing......What do you think? In egroups, "Patty" <faussettdp@m...> wrote:> Some ideas for those of us with MS-like symptoms...> Patty> > From: Saul Pressman <saul@p...>> Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 10:45 AM> Subject: Re: [oxyplus] Re: MS origin?> > > > > The article I forwarded gave those doctors thoughts on the cause of MS.> >> > In my opinion, there are five possible causes of MS:> >> > 1) calcium deficiency : this results in excess production of parathyroid> > hormone, causing calcium to be withdrawn from the bones, and then> deposited> > on the nerve sheath> >> > 2) viral attack on the nerve sheath, often following a psychic shock> >> > 3) parasite attack on the nerve sheath> >> > 4) mercury deposited on the nerve sheath, causing a short circuit> >> > 5) macrophage attack on the nerve sheath> >> > The first one, calcium deficiency is related to Vitamin D, as these> > researchers have found out, because Vitamin D is required for absorption> of> > calcium in the intestine. (Boron is another requirement, for activation> the> > Vitamin D stored in the liver : an apple a day...)> >> > Viruses can be destroyed by ozone therapy.> > Parasites can be cleaned out with the Hanna Kroeger formula, black walnut> > hulls, wormwood and cloves.> > Mercury can be chelated out, and the ozone sauna is also good for this.> > The macrophage can be calmed down either with ozone, or with aloe vera.> >> > Using a shotgun approach in this way, we have excellent success with MS.> >> >> > Best of Health!> > Dr. Saul Pressman, DCh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2001 Report Share Posted October 10, 2001 Hi, My son, 4, has had two stool tests which showed tons of abnormal bacterial growth but never yeast. Yet his two Organic Acid Tests I think have shown presence of yeast metabolites (high citramalic, high 3-oxyglutaric, high arabinose). He shows other symptoms which I feel could be attributed to yeast; hyperactivity, hypoglycemia, occasional rear-end rash, constipation, mood swings to name a few. Does this seem like yeast, despite no yeast showing up on stool? If yeast isn't present in stool, does that mean no yeast, or can there still be yeast? Didn't someone post recently about a type of yeast not found in stool? What types of yeast wouldn't show up in stool, and how should they be attacked? Or does yeast not sound likely? For the record, we're gfcfsf, have been using probiotics for six months (Pro-Culture Gold), and have eliminated sugar, corn, yeast, egg, nuts, artificial colorings and flavors, high salycilate and phenol foods. I strongly suspect sulphur/phenol problems. Eating around here is really yucky. I tried enzymes, but my son got really hyper on them, but am going to try again and stick it out a bit longer. Any help greatly appreciated, Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2001 Report Share Posted October 10, 2001 Debbie, I'm going to be no help here, but I would call the lab and ask what the rate of false negatives is for the tests. I guess you could always try the yeast free diet and see if your child exhibits any changes in behavior. Remember that if they are worse at first, it could be a die-off effect. If you will e-mail me as a reminder, I will try to look through Shaw's book to see if he addresses situations like yours, but right off-hand, I don't recall this being in print. Another good site to post this question on is www.autismdiet.com. > Hi, > > My son, 4, has had two stool tests which showed tons of abnormal bacterial > growth but never yeast. Yet his two Organic Acid Tests I think have shown > presence of yeast metabolites (high citramalic, high 3-oxyglutaric, high > arabinose). He shows other symptoms which I feel could be attributed to > yeast; hyperactivity, hypoglycemia, occasional rear-end rash, constipation, > mood swings to name a few. > > Does this seem like yeast, despite no yeast showing up on stool? If yeast > isn't present in stool, does that mean no yeast, or can there still be yeast? > Didn't someone post recently about a type of yeast not found in stool? What > types of yeast wouldn't show up in stool, and how should they be attacked? > > Or does yeast not sound likely? > > For the record, we're gfcfsf, have been using probiotics for six months > (Pro-Culture Gold), and have eliminated sugar, corn, yeast, egg, nuts, > artificial colorings and flavors, high salycilate and phenol foods. I > strongly suspect sulphur/phenol problems. Eating around here is really yucky. > I tried enzymes, but my son got really hyper on them, but am going to try > again and stick it out a bit longer. > > Any help greatly appreciated, > Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2001 Report Share Posted October 11, 2001 I've read that urine tests are more reliable than stool tests for detecting yeast. This has something to do with the fact that stool is not homogenous, so the particular sample you collect may not contain a detectable amount. Re: [ ] Yeast question Hi, My son, 4, has had two stool tests which showed tons of abnormal bacterial growth but never yeast. Yet his two Organic Acid Tests I think have shown presence of yeast metabolites (high citramalic, high 3-oxyglutaric, high arabinose). He shows other symptoms which I feel could be attributed to yeast; hyperactivity, hypoglycemia, occasional rear-end rash, constipation, mood swings to name a few. Does this seem like yeast, despite no yeast showing up on stool? If yeast isn't present in stool, does that mean no yeast, or can there still be yeast? Didn't someone post recently about a type of yeast not found in stool? What types of yeast wouldn't show up in stool, and how should they be attacked? Or does yeast not sound likely? For the record, we're gfcfsf, have been using probiotics for six months (Pro-Culture Gold), and have eliminated sugar, corn, yeast, egg, nuts, artificial colorings and flavors, high salycilate and phenol foods. I strongly suspect sulphur/phenol problems. Eating around here is really yucky. I tried enzymes, but my son got really hyper on them, but am going to try again and stick it out a bit longer. Any help greatly appreciated, Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.