Re: Re: question for susan

[Guest guest]

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there, many a

time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary tract, which

may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral infections.

It occurred to me that my crotch does not enjoy my long days, three days a

week, at the college where I teach and urinate so often. If only I could come

home after four hours and take off the damn underwear! There is the dampness

that probably makes things worse (even though I try to dry as much as possible).

I have heard that we have to keep buying new panties, which seems expensive.

Supposedly vaginal yeast infections are self perpetuating through the underwear

being reused. I just can't understand why hot water doesn't kill it.

My very best wishes to those of you fighting the infection.

If reads this--what did you mean by Stressed Relaxation? Forcing

yourself to relax?

<monica.james@...> wrote:

Maggie,

Thanks you for your advice. I did actually try that when the yeast infection was

really,

really bad and it did give me some relief. You should've seen the pharmacist's

face when I

told her what I was going to do with the yogurt! Now I just seem to have this

nagging,

lingering discomfort, but it doesn't feel like a full-blown infection anymore,

just hot,

burning sensation...lovely. The candida diet and GSE seem to be helping a bit

for now,

though.

> Hi ,

>

> in NYC here. Just read your post to Peggy about the itching and

> how you found out you had systemic candidiasis as a result of vaginal

> yeast that wouldn't go away. I think this is what's happened to

> me...and the part about your cultures coming back negative really

> sounds like my story. My doctor was kind enough to prescribe Diflucan

> even when they were negative a few times, but it's gotten to the point

> where it's not even helping and she doesn't really know what to do for

> me, especially since the tests are negative. Right now I've eliminated

> sugar and only eat lean protein, lots of veggies and a little brown

> rice and occasional oatmeal. I'm going to wholeapproach.com right now

> but was wondering if you could share more of what treatments you've

> followed and what's worked.

>

> Best,

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

what is GSE?

Hey ---some of you lifers need to be more specific for us newcomers...

-Peggy

On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 01:55:09 -0000 " " <monica.james@...>

writes:

Maggie,

Thanks you for your advice. I did actually try that when the yeast

infection was really,

really bad and it did give me some relief. You should've seen the

pharmacist's face when I

told her what I was going to do with the yogurt! Now I just seem to have

this nagging,

lingering discomfort, but it doesn't feel like a full-blown infection

anymore, just hot,

burning sensation...lovely. The candida diet and GSE seem to be helping a

bit for now,

though.

> Hi ,

>

> in NYC here. Just read your post to Peggy about the itching and

> how you found out you had systemic candidiasis as a result of vaginal

> yeast that wouldn't go away. I think this is what's happened to

> me...and the part about your cultures coming back negative really

> sounds like my story. My doctor was kind enough to prescribe Diflucan

> even when they were negative a few times, but it's gotten to the point

> where it's not even helping and she doesn't really know what to do for

> me, especially since the tests are negative. Right now I've eliminated

> sugar and only eat lean protein, lots of veggies and a little brown

> rice and occasional oatmeal. I'm going to wholeapproach.com right now

> but was wondering if you could share more of what treatments you've

> followed and what's worked.

>

> Best,

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Interesting reading...Peggy

The 5 Stages of Candida

« Thread Started on Jan 7, 2006, 12:39pm »

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Candida is the Latin name for what is commonly known as a yeast in

the human body but is really a kind of fungus. Yeast and fungus (and the

closely related mold) are single-celled forms of plant life that inhabit

land, air, and water. They are absolutely everywhere.

For example, Candida is normally found in the gastrointestinal

tract. We'd actually die without it. However, it can easily become

drastically overgrown, causing a wide variety of symptoms, from annoying

to chronic to fatal. This is the bug all too many women are familiar with

through " yeast infection, " and parents may have experience with if their

infants ever had thrush (which is just Candida growing in the throat).

While mainstream medicine recognizes these and a handful of other

medical problems stemming from yeast and fungus, the truth is that on the

typical American diet the vast majority of people develop out-of-control

growths within their bodies - and the effects are disastrous.

Actually, Candida is just one of the villians. We are living in a

plague of " microforms, " including yeasts, fungus, and molds as well as

bacteria and viruses. Worse still, we are victimized not only by the

microforms themselves, but also by their poisonous excretions, or

" mycotoxins " and " exotoxins " (from " myco, " meaning fungus, " exo, " meaning

bacterial, and " toxin, " meaning, of course, poison).

The microforms produce these acidic wastes when they digest

(ferment, really) glucose, proteins, and fats - the same substances our

bodies are looking to use for energy.

Candida and other microforms take advantage of the body's weaker

areas, poisoning and overworking them. In an acidic environment, they

basically get free rein to break down tissues and bodily processes.

They live on our body's glucose, which they use for energy, and use

our fats and proteins (even our genetic matter, nucleic acids!) for

development and growth. These organisms are literally eating us alive!

They then send their waste products (acids) out into the bloodstream, as

well as inside the cells, further polluting the system

Just to give you a little perspective on just how daunting the

potential damage is: Over the hundreds of millions of years that yeast,

fungus, and mold have been on earth, they have developed into over five

hundred thousand different identifiable forms. And they've undergone

little gentic change.

Apparently, they haven't needed to, because they are great

opportunists and survivalists, perfectly suited to what they do. They can

go from explosive growth to thousands of years of dormancy. (Living

spores have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs only recently

excavated.) Furthermore, there are more than a thousand toxins produced

by yeast, fungus, and mold.

What Symptoms May Be Caused By Candida?

In the First Stage of Candida, the mucous membrane areas of the

body may be infected. These include the mouth, vagina, nose, and

respiratory System. Besides vaginal infections, severe P.M.S., urinary

tract infections, body rashes, acne, and oral thrush, ALLERGIES to foods,

dust, molds, fungus, yeast, inhalants, and chemicals are the most common

symptoms. Each day more people seem to be allergic to everything in their

environment. Repeated bouts of bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, and

strep or staph infections may be typical. Mononucleosis and pneumonia may

also be noted. It is easy to perceive that each of these successive

illnesses requires more and more antibiotics, which may open the door for

further Candida overgrowth. Talk about a vicious circle!

The Second Stage of Candida may involve more generalized reactions

such as PAIN, HEADACHES (including MIGRAINE), EXTREME FATIGUE, PSORIASIS,

INFECTIONS OF THE NAILS, MUSCLE ACHES, JOINT PAINS, AND ARTHRITIS.

Naturally, drug after drug is usually taken in hopes of alleviating these

miserable conditions. In most cases, the SYMPTOMS alone are being

treated--while the CAUSE (candida overgrowth) may be literally being

PROMOTED at the same time!

The Third Stage of Candida may involve MENTAL and BEHAVIORAL

responses: inability to concentrate, not being able to read or follow a

television program or carry on a hobby, serious forgetfulness, memory

loss, mental confusion, not being able to think of the words to say

something, switching around of words and letters when trying to speak

and/or write something, loss of previous skills (such as how-to-type or

how-to-play-the-piano, etc.) These frightening problems may often lead to

" HOPELESS CRYING " SPELLS, SEVERE DEPRESSION, SLEEP DISORDERS (may include

insomnia, confusion dreams, nightmares, apnea, and not feeling rested or

restored after sleep), IRRATIONAL THOUGHTS, UNUSUAL FEARS, PHOBIAS,

PANIC/ANXIETY ATTACKS, MUSCLE TWITCHING, IRRITABILITY, VIOLENCE,

AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR, and even EPILEPTIC SEIZURES and THOUGHTS OF DEATH OR

SUICIDE.

Sometimes people with these symptoms are labeled " mentally ill " ,

thought to be suffering from manic-depressive psychosis or schizophrenia.

These desperately sick patients are sometimes turned over to the care of

a psychiatrist or hospitalized in a mental institution. They may be given

antidepressants, tranquilizers, lithium, etc. to lighten the mental

symptoms. But the cause may be overlooked and the patient is not cured on

a long-term basis.

A person in the Fourth Stage of Candida may experience a virtual

SHUTDOWN OF VARIOUS ORGAN SYSTEMS of the body. For example, the adrenal

glands may stop functioning when the endocrine system fails, or the

digestive system may stop, producing vomiting or severe constipation. The

extreme fatigue may escalate into TOTAL MUSCLE WEAKNESS, such as the neck

muscles no longer being able to hold up the head. The body rashes may

escalate into HIVES or BOILS. The circulatory system may be swamped with

so much yeast that the capillaries are clogged, causing HIGH BLOOD

PRESSURE, NUMBNESS OF EXTREMITIES, and EASY BRUISING. The person may run

a low-grade fever, but the hands and feet will often be very cold. The

HEART may develop TACHYCARDIA (palpitations, irregular beats, mitral

valve problems or heart murmur).

In the respiratory system, the alveoli (air sacs) of the lungs may

be packed with yeast so that the person cannot get adequate breath for

speaking, singing, or exercise; there may be a FEELING OF SUFFOCATION,

which may lead to HYPERVENTILATION and PANIC. The complete failure of the

immune system leaves the body defenseless against all enemy bacteria,

viruses, and disease conditions--including cancer.

The Fifth Stage of Candida seems inevitable at this point: rampant

systemic Candidiasis is 100% fatal unless it is diagnosed early enough to

kill the yeast overgrowth and regenerate the immune system.

-- Article based on research conducted by Dr. O. Young, a

scientist who passionately cares for his work concerning how foods

positively and negatively affect the body.

On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 02:28:24 -0000 " " <monica.james@...>

writes:

Hi Peggy,

I think you're right, that we're all suffering from yeast out of control!

I've tried to

rationalize why my situation was different from the systemic problems

that I've heard

others describe, but essentially, I think you've hit the nail on the

head--yeast! As I've

started the candida diet and started to feel a bit better, I've actually

noticed that I have

itching in my ears, nose, and throat that could be related to it being

allergy season, but it

could also be that pesky yeast that seems to have gotten into every nook

and cranny of my

body!

Diflucan is an antifungal drug in pill form that's supposed to be able to

cure a yeast

infection with in one dose...however, I took it off and on for the past

few years and a few

weeks ago I took it for five days in a row and it doesn't seem to help me

much at all

anymore. The only thing that seems to be working now is the candida diet

and grapefruit

seed extract, which I learned on these message boards is a natural

antifungal.

Anyway, good luck on your research and let us all know what you find!

>

> and ,

> From reading your emails it sounds like you are suffering from severe

> vaginal itching.

> I was trying to separate what you are going through from what I am

going

> through.

> But vaginal itching and the internal itching that I have are caused by

> the same culprit....YEAST OUT

> OF CONTROL.

>

> I am not itching so much in the vaginal area. But all of my life ever

> since I started having sex

> I have been irritated down there. People do pass things amongst

> eachother. Especailly after having my first child. I actually was told

by

> a doctor

> it was a yeast infection because there was evidence of white stuff

> discharging. Back in the 70's

> we used monostat and antibiotics. What is diflucan ??? Is this an

> antibiotic?

>

> I don't have time to do research....I have two full days ahead of me.

> MOn. and Tues. are always wild.

> But as soon as I have time I will do some research on this and the

> Question....can we overdose on suppliments ?

> and some colon cleansing questions. What brand of Biotin do ya'll use?

>

> Take care,

> -P

>

>

>

> On Mon, 24 Apr 2006 05:47:46 -0700 (PDT) susan <peacefulmeow@...>

> writes:

> Hi ,

> I am so sorry to hear that you are going through the same thing I am

> going through. My doctor sounds similar to yours, she is just

humoring

> me and trusting that I know my body, since she doesn't know that much

> about candida. She calls it " on the fringe of regular medicine. "

>

> I have been on the Whole Approach program and diet for three months and

> have seen significant improvement. Basically it consists of colon

> cleansing shakes twice a day with antifungal mixed in (this antifungal

> rotates every three months), diet control, food combining, and

> supplements like digestive enzymes. This is a simplification, but

that's

> the idea.

>

> I also take diflucan twice a week, although I doubt it is doing me any

> good. At first it was the only thing that gave me ANY relief, so I

guess

> I am holding onto the comfort of taking it, thinking it might help me

> systemically. I just had liver testing again and it is fine, so I am

> not too concerned about that aspect of the diflucan.

>

> It is so frustrating to have to heal myself, but I have also learned SO

> much through hours and hours of research! When I am finally better, I

> will be healthier than I have ever been before...

>

> Another site that is wonderful is Walt Stoll's. It has given me

immense

> amounts of good info. He is a real expert, and says that skilled

> relaxation twice a day is necessary to heal the gut.

>

> Please email me any time.

>

>

> It's so wonderful... if your whole day is rotten, once they start the

> music, it seems to melt away.

> ~ O'Connor

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

A friend of mine, and her mother, found relief from recurring thrush by

adding a few drops of tea tree oil to the bathwater every morning.

Also, you could add some tea tree to the final rinsewater of your

underwear. Another suggestion, carry a spare pair of panties with you

and change half way through your day.

Hope that helps.

Keen

Re: Re: question for susan

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there,

many a time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary

tract, which may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral

infections.

It occurred to me that my crotch does not enjoy my long days, three

days a week, at the college where I teach and urinate so often. If only

I could come home after four hours and take off the damn underwear!

There is the dampness that probably makes things worse (even though I

try to dry as much as possible). I have heard that we have to keep

buying new panties, which seems expensive. Supposedly vaginal yeast

infections are self perpetuating through the underwear being reused. I

just can't understand why hot water doesn't kill it.

My very best wishes to those of you fighting the infection.

If reads this--what did you mean by Stressed Relaxation?

Forcing yourself to relax?

<monica.james@...> wrote:

Maggie,

Thanks you for your advice. I did actually try that when the yeast

infection was really,

really bad and it did give me some relief. You should've seen the

pharmacist's face when I

told her what I was going to do with the yogurt! Now I just seem to have

this nagging,

lingering discomfort, but it doesn't feel like a full-blown infection

anymore, just hot,

burning sensation...lovely. The candida diet and GSE seem to be helping

a bit for now,

though.

> Hi ,

>

> in NYC here. Just read your post to Peggy about the itching and

> how you found out you had systemic candidiasis as a result of vaginal

> yeast that wouldn't go away. I think this is what's happened to

> me...and the part about your cultures coming back negative really

> sounds like my story. My doctor was kind enough to prescribe Diflucan

> even when they were negative a few times, but it's gotten to the point

> where it's not even helping and she doesn't really know what to do for

> me, especially since the tests are negative. Right now I've eliminated

> sugar and only eat lean protein, lots of veggies and a little brown

> rice and occasional oatmeal. I'm going to wholeapproach.com right now

> but was wondering if you could share more of what treatments you've

> followed and what's worked.

>

> Best,

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Did I say Stressed Relaxation?? If so, that was a Freudian slip. I meant

Skilled Relaxation! Sorry! Your body needs about 2 twenty minute sessions a

day where it goes into alpha and/or theta brainwaves, because this releases the

stress you have built up over the years, and allows normal blood flow to return

to your intestines so they can heal properly. Walt Stoll explains this

thoroughly - you can search the archives of his bulletin board. I use Brainwave

tapes and they are awesome! Like a massage, your body gets so relaxed. You

don't have to be in alpha-theta the entire twenty minutes, but doing it twice a

day is imperative. 5% of people will improve with once a day, 95% will

improve with twice a day. www.askwaltstollmd.com

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Oh ha! That must have been MY Freudian slip. Just proves I need it.

Yeah--come to think of it, this downward spiral has been a lot about rush, rush,

rush and not enough of the relaxation methods I once had such access to. Life

changed dramatically.

Thank you for the update. I will look into that.

susan <peacefulmeow@...> wrote:

,

Did I say Stressed Relaxation?? If so, that was a Freudian slip. I meant

Skilled Relaxation! Sorry! Your body needs about 2 twenty minute sessions a

day where it goes into alpha and/or theta brainwaves, because this releases the

stress you have built up over the years, and allows normal blood flow to return

to your intestines so they can heal properly. Walt Stoll explains this

thoroughly - you can search the archives of his bulletin board. I use Brainwave

tapes and they are awesome! Like a massage, your body gets so relaxed. You

don't have to be in alpha-theta the entire twenty minutes, but doing it twice a

day is imperative. 5% of people will improve with once a day, 95% will

improve with twice a day. www.askwaltstollmd.com

[Guest guest]

When I was preggers, I got so big I couldn't wear underwear..it would just

roll into a band, very uncomfortable, so I stopped, and even after the baby

I had gotten so used to not wearing it that I didn't start again, my son is

now 8 and I don't even own any underwear! Maybe that is why I never get

yeast infections? Even though when I first tested for Candida I was

literally riddled!

I am having one kind of rough die-off symptom, though, all around my inner

thighs and on my belly I have little spots that are like psoriasis or eczema

and they ITCH! As the Candida is leaving they are getting a bit better but

still nasty and not very attractive looking. I am hoping that when this is

all over they will go away totally. Anyone else ever have this?

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

-- Re: Re: question for susan

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there, many a

time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary tract,

which may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral infections.

{Excess overquote snipped}

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'm Maggie. I too suffer from eczema and I have these same coin like size

spots on the back of my thighs that ITCH like a MONSTER. They are symmetrical

also I have

them behind/above the backs of my knees and on my buttocks :-) Itch like

crazy

on and off. They clear up and are flesh colored and then go crusty, red and

ITCH.

Is this the die off cycle ? They flake like crazy, BIG flakes. I have been

biopsied and

it is eczema and psoriasis...oh what fun this is :-) It ALL looks like

eczema. Even

my dermatologist said it's not psoriasis but the pathology report said

otherwise.

I never had it on my legs and then when I started the elimination diet and

removed

certain triggers it all came out on my skin. The tops of my thighs are on

fire.

That's all for now.

Thanks.

Maggie

Akiba <akiba@...> wrote:

I am having one kind of rough die-off symptom, though, all around my inner

thighs and on my belly I have little spots that are like psoriasis or eczema

and they ITCH! As the Candida is leaving they are getting a bit better but

still nasty and not very attractive looking. I am hoping that when this is

all over they will go away totally. Anyone else ever have this?

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

-- Re: Re: question for susan

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there, many a

time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary tract,

which may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral infections.

{Excess overquote snipped}

[Guest guest]

I have to think of others going through this but it is a wee bit of comfort

to know I am not alone! My spots are not all that big, look like someone

poked me with a pencil eraser all over like a dalmatian. Itch? Oh Yes! Like

crazy!!! Sometimes they do stop for awhile though. I am drinking more KT

lately to try to get them gone and I *think* it is working!

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

-- Re: Re: question for susan

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there, many a

time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary tract,

which may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral infections.

{Excess overquote snipped}

[Guest guest]

Definitely check out the " eczema " archives on www.askwaltstollmd.com!

It's so wonderful... if your whole day is rotten, once they start the music, it

seems to melt away.

~ O'Connor

Re: Re: question for susan

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there, many a

time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary tract,

which may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral infections.

{Excess overquote snipped}

[Guest guest]

What is KT ?

Akiba <akiba@...> wrote: I have to think of others going through

this but it is a wee bit of comfort

to know I am not alone! My spots are not all that big, look like someone

poked me with a pencil eraser all over like a dalmatian. Itch? Oh Yes! Like

crazy!!! Sometimes they do stop for awhile though. I am drinking more KT

lately to try to get them gone and I *think* it is working!

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

-- Re: Re: question for susan

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there, many a

time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary tract,

which may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral infections.

{Excess overquote snipped}

[Guest guest]

Kombucha tea. I love it!

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

-- Re: Re: question for susan

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there, many a

time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary tract,

which may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral infections.

{Excess overquote snipped}

[Guest guest]

And here I thought I was the only one going around underwear-less! Hahaha!

I work at a non-air-conditioned Factory so in the summer it gets really hot

and I don't bother wearing undies unless it's that time of the month.

Alison, Chicago

_____

From: candidiasis [mailto:candidiasis ] On

Behalf Of Akiba

Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 11:18 AM

candidiasis

Subject: Re: Re: question for susan

When I was preggers, I got so big I couldn't wear underwear..it would just

roll into a band, very uncomfortable, so I stopped, and even after the baby

I had gotten so used to not wearing it that I didn't start again, my son is

now 8 and I don't even own any underwear! Maybe that is why I never get

yeast infections? Even though when I first tested for Candida I was

literally riddled!

I am having one kind of rough die-off symptom, though, all around my inner

thighs and on my belly I have little spots that are like psoriasis or eczema

and they ITCH! As the Candida is leaving they are getting a bit better but

still nasty and not very attractive looking. I am hoping that when this is

all over they will go away totally. Anyone else ever have this?

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

-------Original Message-------

[Guest guest]

Hehe fortunately I had Robbin when I was 43 and went into the Pause That

Refreshes soon after...meaning I squeaked him out and slammed the door after

him! So I don't have that " little friend " problem anymore!!! YAY YAY YAY!!

Now that we've totally grossed out any and all of the men on this list....

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

-- Re: Re: question for susan

When I was preggers, I got so big I couldn't wear underwear..it would just

roll into a band, very uncomfortable, so I stopped, and even after the baby

I had gotten so used to not wearing it that I didn't start again, my son is

now 8 and I don't even own any underwear! Maybe that is why I never get

yeast infections? Even though when I first tested for Candida I was

literally riddled!

I am having one kind of rough die-off symptom, though, all around my inner

thighs and on my belly I have little spots that are like psoriasis or eczema

and they ITCH! As the Candida is leaving they are getting a bit better but

still nasty and not very attractive looking. I am hoping that when this is

all over they will go away totally. Anyone else ever have this?

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

-------Original Message-------

[Guest guest]

is there any caffein in KT?

On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:18:53 -0700 (PDT) Maggie McQuade

<maggs914@...> writes:

What is KT ?

Akiba <akiba@...> wrote: I have to think of others going

through this but it is a wee bit of comfort

to know I am not alone! My spots are not all that big, look like someone

poked me with a pencil eraser all over like a dalmatian. Itch? Oh Yes!

Like

crazy!!! Sometimes they do stop for awhile though. I am drinking more KT

lately to try to get them gone and I *think* it is working!

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

-- Re: Re: question for susan

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there, many

a

time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary tract,

which may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral infections.

{Excess overquote snipped}

[Guest guest]

I am going to go out and buy me some new undies!

I can totally relate to you ~*~ Akiba ~*~

My itching is deep and the outcome is rough spots of bumps and my skin is

scaley

on my arms, chest, neck.

I rub all kinds of lotions on them...Aveeno, Sarna, Amlactin (stings),

tea tree oil,

Eucerin, Gold Bond, you name it...I've tried them.

I am going to try the tea tree oil baths next and buy some KT!!!

I can't tell everyone how much I appreciate everyone's wisdom on this

site.

It has helped me immensely. I totally agree with what you all are

saying...it makes sense to me.

I cannot wait for the day when this is all over...I am going to truly

enjoy life to the fullest.

I will not forget. When this itching stops and I am free I will not

forget the pain and frustration.

I will press on towards the goal to win the prize.

-P

On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:17:56 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) " Akiba "

<akiba@...> writes:

When I was preggers, I got so big I couldn't wear underwear..it would

just

roll into a band, very uncomfortable, so I stopped, and even after the

baby

I had gotten so used to not wearing it that I didn't start again, my son

is

now 8 and I don't even own any underwear! Maybe that is why I never get

yeast infections? Even though when I first tested for Candida I was

literally riddled!

I am having one kind of rough die-off symptom, though, all around my

inner

thighs and on my belly I have little spots that are like psoriasis or

eczema

and they ITCH! As the Candida is leaving they are getting a bit better

but

still nasty and not very attractive looking. I am hoping that when this

is

all over they will go away totally. Anyone else ever have this?

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

-- Re: Re: question for susan

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there, many

a

time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary tract,

which may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral infections.

{Excess overquote snipped}

[Guest guest]

I know you can buy KT but it is SO much easier...and cheaper...to make your

own! You start with this...thing...put it in a glass container and add

steeped tea and sugar, and let it sit for a week or so, then the resulting

liquid is your KT. You pour off the KT, bottle it, drink it, and meantime

you add more tea and sugar and let it sit...etc etc etc...thing is, every

time you do this you also get another...thing...which you can then use to

make more KT or give to a friend to make their own KT...still keeping your

mommy " ...thing. I know it sounds strange, google it, you'll be astonished at

what this stuff can do for you! I have extra...things...if people need them.

They are really called SCOBY's. I can mail them or they can be found on eBay

or on the national list for people that have extra SCOBY's.

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

-- Re: Re: question for susan

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there, many

a

time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary tract,

which may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral infections.

{Excess overquote snipped}

[Guest guest]

you said SUGAR?

I can't use sugar right now.

Boo hoo

On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 18:48:31 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) " Akiba "

<akiba@...> writes:

I know you can buy KT but it is SO much easier...and cheaper...to make

your

own! You start with this...thing...put it in a glass container and add

steeped tea and sugar, and let it sit for a week or so, then the

resulting

liquid is your KT. You pour off the KT, bottle it, drink it, and meantime

you add more tea and sugar and let it sit...etc etc etc...thing is, every

time you do this you also get another...thing...which you can then use to

make more KT or give to a friend to make their own KT...still keeping

your

mommy " ...thing. I know it sounds strange, google it, you'll be astonished

at

what this stuff can do for you! I have extra...things...if people need

them.

They are really called SCOBY's. I can mail them or they can be found on

eBay

or on the national list for people that have extra SCOBY's.

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

-- Re: Re: question for susan

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there, many

a

time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary tract,

which may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral infections.

{Excess overquote snipped}

[Guest guest]

Try some pure Jojoba Oil and massage it in your skin well. It has helped

soothe my skin when I get rashes. It is a very light oil (Actually a wax)

and is non-irritating. A lot of lotions do nothing but irritate my rashes.

Alison, Chicago

_____

From: candidiasis [mailto:candidiasis ] On

Behalf Of peggypooh1@...

Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 5:42 PM

candidiasis

Subject: Re: Re: question for susan

I am going to go out and buy me some new undies!

I can totally relate to you ~*~ Akiba ~*~

My itching is deep and the outcome is rough spots of bumps and my skin is

scaley

on my arms, chest, neck.

I rub all kinds of lotions on them...Aveeno, Sarna, Amlactin (stings),

tea tree oil,

Eucerin, Gold Bond, you name it...I've tried them.

I am going to try the tea tree oil baths next and buy some KT!!!

I can't tell everyone how much I appreciate everyone's wisdom on this

site.

It has helped me immensely. I totally agree with what you all are

saying...it makes sense to me.

I cannot wait for the day when this is all over...I am going to truly

enjoy life to the fullest.

I will not forget. When this itching stops and I am free I will not

forget the pain and frustration.

I will press on towards the goal to win the prize.

-P

On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:17:56 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) " Akiba "

<akiba@...> writes:

When I was preggers, I got so big I couldn't wear underwear..it would

just

roll into a band, very uncomfortable, so I stopped, and even after the

baby

I had gotten so used to not wearing it that I didn't start again, my son

is

now 8 and I don't even own any underwear! Maybe that is why I never get

yeast infections? Even though when I first tested for Candida I was

literally riddled!

I am having one kind of rough die-off symptom, though, all around my

inner

thighs and on my belly I have little spots that are like psoriasis or

eczema

and they ITCH! As the Candida is leaving they are getting a bit better

but

still nasty and not very attractive looking. I am hoping that when this

is

all over they will go away totally. Anyone else ever have this?

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

-- Re: Re: question for susan

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there, many

a

time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary tract,

which may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral infections.

{Excess overquote snipped}

[Guest guest]

I have been using Tea Tree oil to..

is that the same as Jojoba oil?

Also has anyone heard of Sugar In The Raw?--Natural Cane Turbinado

sugar???

-P

On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 01:58:07 -0500 " Alison " <Callesto71@...>

writes:

Try some pure Jojoba Oil and massage it in your skin well. It has helped

soothe my skin when I get rashes. It is a very light oil (Actually a wax)

and is non-irritating. A lot of lotions do nothing but irritate my

rashes.

Alison, Chicago

_____

From: candidiasis [mailto:candidiasis ] On

Behalf Of peggypooh1@...

Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 5:42 PM

candidiasis

Subject: Re: Re: question for susan

I am going to go out and buy me some new undies!

I can totally relate to you ~*~ Akiba ~*~

My itching is deep and the outcome is rough spots of bumps and my skin is

scaley

on my arms, chest, neck.

I rub all kinds of lotions on them...Aveeno, Sarna, Amlactin (stings),

tea tree oil,

Eucerin, Gold Bond, you name it...I've tried them.

I am going to try the tea tree oil baths next and buy some KT!!!

I can't tell everyone how much I appreciate everyone's wisdom on this

site.

It has helped me immensely. I totally agree with what you all are

saying...it makes sense to me.

I cannot wait for the day when this is all over...I am going to truly

enjoy life to the fullest.

I will not forget. When this itching stops and I am free I will not

forget the pain and frustration.

I will press on towards the goal to win the prize.

-P

On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:17:56 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) " Akiba "

<akiba@...> writes:

When I was preggers, I got so big I couldn't wear underwear..it would

just

roll into a band, very uncomfortable, so I stopped, and even after the

baby

I had gotten so used to not wearing it that I didn't start again, my son

is

now 8 and I don't even own any underwear! Maybe that is why I never get

yeast infections? Even though when I first tested for Candida I was

literally riddled!

I am having one kind of rough die-off symptom, though, all around my

inner

thighs and on my belly I have little spots that are like psoriasis or

eczema

and they ITCH! As the Candida is leaving they are getting a bit better

but

still nasty and not very attractive looking. I am hoping that when this

is

all over they will go away totally. Anyone else ever have this?

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

-- Re: Re: question for susan

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there, many

a

time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary tract,

which may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral infections.

{Excess overquote snipped}

[Guest guest]

The SCOBY " eats " the sugar. Diabetics not only can drink KT but their BG

levels usually go lower then before.

http://www.kombuchatea.co.uk/

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

-- Re: Re: question for susan

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there, many

a

time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary tract,

which may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral infections.

{Excess overquote snipped}

[Guest guest]

No, Jojoba has no fragrance and has different properties.

Alison

_____

From: candidiasis [mailto:candidiasis ] On

Behalf Of peggypooh1@...

Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 10:46 AM

candidiasis

Subject: Re: Re: question for susan

I have been using Tea Tree oil to..

is that the same as Jojoba oil?

Also has anyone heard of Sugar In The Raw?--Natural Cane Turbinado

sugar???

-P

On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 01:58:07 -0500 " Alison " <Callesto71@...>

writes:

Try some pure Jojoba Oil and massage it in your skin well. It has helped

soothe my skin when I get rashes. It is a very light oil (Actually a wax)

and is non-irritating. A lot of lotions do nothing but irritate my

rashes.

Alison, Chicago

_____

From: candidiasis [mailto:candidiasis ] On

Behalf Of peggypooh1@...

Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 5:42 PM

candidiasis

Subject: Re: Re: question for susan

I am going to go out and buy me some new undies!

I can totally relate to you ~*~ Akiba ~*~

My itching is deep and the outcome is rough spots of bumps and my skin is

scaley

on my arms, chest, neck.

I rub all kinds of lotions on them...Aveeno, Sarna, Amlactin (stings),

tea tree oil,

Eucerin, Gold Bond, you name it...I've tried them.

I am going to try the tea tree oil baths next and buy some KT!!!

I can't tell everyone how much I appreciate everyone's wisdom on this

site.

It has helped me immensely. I totally agree with what you all are

saying...it makes sense to me.

I cannot wait for the day when this is all over...I am going to truly

enjoy life to the fullest.

I will not forget. When this itching stops and I am free I will not

forget the pain and frustration.

I will press on towards the goal to win the prize.

-P

On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:17:56 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time) " Akiba "

<akiba@...> writes:

When I was preggers, I got so big I couldn't wear underwear..it would

just

roll into a band, very uncomfortable, so I stopped, and even after the

baby

I had gotten so used to not wearing it that I didn't start again, my son

is

now 8 and I don't even own any underwear! Maybe that is why I never get

yeast infections? Even though when I first tested for Candida I was

literally riddled!

I am having one kind of rough die-off symptom, though, all around my

inner

thighs and on my belly I have little spots that are like psoriasis or

eczema

and they ITCH! As the Candida is leaving they are getting a bit better

but

still nasty and not very attractive looking. I am hoping that when this

is

all over they will go away totally. Anyone else ever have this?

Peace and Blessings

~*~ Akiba ~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://yodamamma.blogspot.com/

-- Re: Re: question for susan

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there, many

a

time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary tract,

which may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral infections.

{Excess overquote snipped}

[Guest guest]

Jojoba is from a cactus found (I think) in Mexico. Tea tree is from a

tree found in Australia.

Jojoba is very good for moisturising, and it isn't a real " oil " as such,

just a liquid pressed out of the seed. It is very good for wrinkles.

Tea tree is one of the best anti-bacterials known to man. It is now

included in burn shields that are sold to paramedics and used on people

with very bad burns. It kills off almost any germs, plus candida. Tea

tree is also the best thing to use on cuts and scrapes.

Keen

Re: Re: question for susan

Hi,

May I jump in on this discussion? I have definitely been there,

many

a

time. Right now, although I have another problem with my urinary tract,

which may or may not be related, I get recurrent Clitoral infections.

{Excess overquote snipped}