Re: Re: Introduction/Easter Brunch

[Guest guest]

Hi Alison,

Thanks for the info. This day didn't go well. I had arguments at 7:00a w/my

mom and husband and was crying. I didn't want to go to Easter Brunch at my

sister's. I didn't want to face the food. All the things I've enjoyed over the

years and couldn't eat. Didn't miss the alcohol. I was irritable before going

and while I was there. I went to eat a Triscuit I thought was plain which my

last doctor allowed, but halfway through I found out it had MSG. My sister said

it's Easter go ahead and eat it. I kind of snapped and said I would probably be

eating this way the rest of my life and that I've had symptoms for 17 years and

want to get well so I can enjoy the rest of my life. Felt a little shaky before

eating my salad not sure if it was the MSG or not. I'm also allowed fruit and

was having a few strawberries, grapes and melon when my mom says she put sugar

on the berries. I stopped eating the fruit immediately. She brought a coffee

cake too and when I asked her why (we were asked to bring bagels which were

hardly eaten), she said for variety. I asked her why she didn't buy something I

could eat and her answer was I can't eat anything. Holidays are so hard when on

this diet!

Beth

Re: Introduction

Hi Beth (and all interested others):

I take an adrenal supplement called Iso Cort on an as-needed basis

(whenever I feel that tiredness creeping up). It has been very

effective for me and I get it through a website,

http://www.modernherbalist.com, at a price of $26 US for 240 pellets.

Ingredients are: Freeze-dried adrenal cortex, Echinacea extract,

Prunus spp. and Lomatium Dissectum Root. Each pellet is 5 mg.

Product Description/Claims: Herbal Supplement; rebuilds adrenal

glands, supports energy & stamina, fibromyalgia and/or candida related

fatigue, pain & allergies.

Alison :-)

>

> Hi Group!

>

> I'm looking for someone to treat Candida in my area (suburb of

Chicago). I've

> been lurking for a week and decided to introduce myself.

>

> I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (muscular aches and pains and

fatigue) in

> 1991. I also have IBS (bladder and bowel), have had Epstein Barr virus,

> mono, anxiety, depression, headaches, loss of libido, TMJ, sinus

problems

> (post nasal drip and clearing throat), allergies, multiple chemical

> sensitivities, candida overgrowth, etc., etc.

>

> I originally started taking medications in 1991, but after several

years of

> bad side effects I decided to try holistic treatments. I've tried many

> different ones including homeopathy, accupuncture, chiropractic,

massage,

> exercise every day, supplements (including UltraClear products), NAET,

> elimination and rotation diets, etc., etc. I usually give each

thing I try

> about 3 to 6 months (maybe I should have gone longer, but it gets so

darn

> expensive and frustrating when it doesn't work).

>

> In 1999, I was tested for Candida and was strongly positive. In 1993, a

> D.O. wanted to put me on Nystatin, but I was afraid of the " die-off "

and the

> guy was a jerk and made me cry so I quit going to him after two visits.

> After that, I tried a lot of supplements. It seems like they

irritate my

> gut and start my mouth burning (on and off since Jan. 1999). I

started with

> another new doctor (allergist/environmental specialist) on May 8,

2000. He

> started me on Diflucan and then my bladder started really acting up with

> frequency (usual), urgency and incontinence so he stopped it after

only two

> weeks. My adrenal stress index showed that I'm very low in the a.m.

so he

> put me on 5 mg. of Cortef (hydrocortisone) which bothered me because

I read

> that this drug can contribute to candida (I was told not in this

dose). I

> would prefer to do this naturally.

>

> I'm really glad I found this list. I'm on a Fibromyalgia list, but

they discuss meds and sugary foods. I really feel

> that the Candida is a key factor to my poor health! Started back on

the Candida Diet 2/12/06.

>

> I've been very depressed and irritable lately. Any info you can

give me will be much appreciated.

>

> Beth in IL

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Beth, just to let you know this diet is so hard for

all of us. Especially when up against family that does

not understand. My children are on very strict diets,

due to food sensitivities, my Mother-in-law says that

they will miss alot of nutrients from foods by

restricting them. It helps that my DH is so supportive

of whatever I do. But we do not even have those

conversations with people who are not

educated/resistant to this knowledge. They do not have

to answer for you, let them think what they will, and

when you get into these situations, just do the best

you can and don't worry about. Eat before you go or

take your own. Just don't let it stress you out, you

are under enough with the changing how you eat and

being overwhelmed with knowledge and then you throw on

top, the die off symptoms. I just wanted you to know

you are not alone we all go thru this to some degree.

It would be nice if people could let each other just

be, but especially with family they often do not

understand. Just keep in mind the way you thought

about all this before you became knowledgeable. You

know? That helps in having compassion for them so you

don't end up losing your friends and family over your

health care decisions. I am rambling so I will cut out

of here. Just wanted you to not feel alone in this.

Hugs, give yourself a hug for doing the best you

could. Bev

------------------------

> Hi Alison,

>

> Thanks for the info. This day didn't go well. I

> had arguments at 7:00a w/my mom and husband and was

> crying. I didn't want to go to Easter Brunch at my

> sister's. I didn't want to face the food. All the

> things I've enjoyed over the years and couldn't eat.

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Bev (same name as my sister). I wish I had read this before I went.

I'll save this and reread before the next get together. My husband has been

following my diet and he ate all the different foods yesterday. I noticed he

was belching, sleepy, and couldn't eat dinner. My niece who's pregnant got a

cramp while eating the sugary coffee cake. My nephew ate quite a bit of the

coffee cake and he's been taking medication for acid reflux. I can't tell them

what to do. I guess they'll have to figure it out for themselves. I just hope

they learn something from what I'm going through. Beth

Re: Re: Introduction/Easter Brunch

Beth, just to let you know this diet is so hard for

all of us. Especially when up against family that does

not understand. My children are on very strict diets,

due to food sensitivities, my Mother-in-law says that

they will miss alot of nutrients from foods by

restricting them. It helps that my DH is so supportive

of whatever I do. But we do not even have those

conversations with people who are not

educated/resistant to this knowledge. They do not have

to answer for you, let them think what they will, and

when you get into these situations, just do the best

you can and don't worry about. Eat before you go or

take your own. Just don't let it stress you out, you

are under enough with the changing how you eat and

being overwhelmed with knowledge and then you throw on

top, the die off symptoms. I just wanted you to know

you are not alone we all go thru this to some degree.

It would be nice if people could let each other just

be, but especially with family they often do not

understand. Just keep in mind the way you thought

about all this before you became knowledgeable. You

know? That helps in having compassion for them so you

don't end up losing your friends and family over your

health care decisions. I am rambling so I will cut out

of here. Just wanted you to not feel alone in this.

Hugs, give yourself a hug for doing the best you

could. Bev

------------------------

> Hi Alison,

>

> Thanks for the info. This day didn't go well. I

> had arguments at 7:00a w/my mom and husband and was

> crying. I didn't want to go to Easter Brunch at my

> sister's. I didn't want to face the food. All the

> things I've enjoyed over the years and couldn't eat.

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

i just want to know i am on the riht tract, i hae chronic halitosis, i have no

cavities, brush well and a friend told me it might be candidas i took a candida

test and yep i past with flyin colors, its like i am going bathrom through my

mouth, embarsing and depressed and suicidal, i used oregano oil. flora, a lot of

lemon juice, coconut and i keep away from sugars, i want a quick miracle,

linda

Beth Fish <bethafish@...> wrote: Thanks, Bev (same name as my

sister). I wish I had read this before I went. I'll save this and reread

before the next get together. My husband has been following my diet and he ate

all the different foods yesterday. I noticed he was belching, sleepy, and

couldn't eat dinner. My niece who's pregnant got a cramp while eating the

sugary coffee cake. My nephew ate quite a bit of the coffee cake and he's been

taking medication for acid reflux. I can't tell them what to do. I guess

they'll have to figure it out for themselves. I just hope they learn something

from what I'm going through. Beth

Re: Re: Introduction/Easter Brunch

Beth, just to let you know this diet is so hard for

all of us. Especially when up against family that does

not understand. My children are on very strict diets,

due to food sensitivities, my Mother-in-law says that

they will miss alot of nutrients from foods by

restricting them. It helps that my DH is so supportive

of whatever I do. But we do not even have those

conversations with people who are not

educated/resistant to this knowledge. They do not have

to answer for you, let them think what they will, and

when you get into these situations, just do the best

you can and don't worry about. Eat before you go or

take your own. Just don't let it stress you out, you

are under enough with the changing how you eat and

being overwhelmed with knowledge and then you throw on

top, the die off symptoms. I just wanted you to know

you are not alone we all go thru this to some degree.

It would be nice if people could let each other just

be, but especially with family they often do not

understand. Just keep in mind the way you thought

about all this before you became knowledgeable. You

know? That helps in having compassion for them so you

don't end up losing your friends and family over your

health care decisions. I am rambling so I will cut out

of here. Just wanted you to not feel alone in this.

Hugs, give yourself a hug for doing the best you

could. Bev

------------------------

> Hi Alison,

>

> Thanks for the info. This day didn't go well. I

> had arguments at 7:00a w/my mom and husband and was

> crying. I didn't want to go to Easter Brunch at my

> sister's. I didn't want to face the food. All the

> things I've enjoyed over the years and couldn't eat.

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

I'm sorry you had such a bad time! It's sad that we, as a people, are so

used to eating over-processed foods. What's up with the MSG? That's not good

for anyone. When I was a vegetarian for 10 years my parents used to make fun

of me or ridicule me but low and behold when they came down with health

problems they were suddenly turning up at the Health Food Store! Pretty

ironic, ay?

My stepfather got Prostate Cancer and after the radiation treatments it

didn't look good so he did all this research on Natural Cures and took lots

of Natural supplements as well as changed his diet. He good now and owes it

all to the supplements.

Facing food at events is SO HARD. I just look at the Pizza, for example, and

think of how sickly, bloated, gassy and tired I will feel. My intolerance to

dairy is so bad I would have to be by a bathroom constantly so I fear even

going near any. Sugar is hard because we can digest it but eventually just

feel crappy.

Do you have any diabetics or anyone else with a health condition in your

family? Just wondering why she would put sugar on strawberries before

serving them. This is a health condition of yours and should be taken

seriously. Don't let anyone ridicule you because you are trying to improve

your health. Perhaps they feel defensive because you are challenging what

they have " been eating/or cooking for years " ? I can see where a Mother would

be defensive because it's like you saying that she didn't give you proper

food growing up. (Which is most likely not true) I know it sounds crazy but

I'm just trying to think of why they would be so defensive/cold about it.

Perhaps you could have a discussion with her and just explain to her that

while you still love her cooking, your body has changed and you can no

longer eat certain foods. You could even rub it in and say how much you miss

her cooking or something...hahaha.

I know it's hard but you can do it!

Good Luck!

Alison, Chicago

_____

From: candidiasis [mailto:candidiasis ] On

Behalf Of Beth Fish

Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 6:57 PM

candidiasis

Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] Re: Re: Introduction/Easter Brunch

Hi Alison,

Thanks for the info. This day didn't go well. I had arguments at 7:00a

w/my mom and husband and was crying. I didn't want to go to Easter Brunch

at my sister's. I didn't want to face the food. All the things I've

enjoyed over the years and couldn't eat. Didn't miss the alcohol. I was

irritable before going and while I was there. I went to eat a Triscuit I

thought was plain which my last doctor allowed, but halfway through I found

out it had MSG. My sister said it's Easter go ahead and eat it. I kind of

snapped and said I would probably be eating this way the rest of my life and

that I've had symptoms for 17 years and want to get well so I can enjoy the

rest of my life. Felt a little shaky before eating my salad not sure if it

was the MSG or not. I'm also allowed fruit and was having a few

strawberries, grapes and melon when my mom says she put sugar on the

berries. I stopped eating the fruit immediately. She brought a coffee cake

too and when I asked her why (we were asked to bring bagels which were

hardly eaten), she said for variety. I asked her why she didn't buy

something I could eat and her answer was I can't eat anything. Holidays are

so hard when on this diet!

Beth

Re: Introduction

Hi Beth (and all interested others):

I take an adrenal supplement called Iso Cort on an as-needed basis

(whenever I feel that tiredness creeping up). It has been very

effective for me and I get it through a website,

http://www.modernherbalist.com, at a price of $26 US for 240 pellets.

Ingredients are: Freeze-dried adrenal cortex, Echinacea extract,

Prunus spp. and Lomatium Dissectum Root. Each pellet is 5 mg.

Product Description/Claims: Herbal Supplement; rebuilds adrenal

glands, supports energy & stamina, fibromyalgia and/or candida related

fatigue, pain & allergies.

Alison :-)

>

> Hi Group!

>

> I'm looking for someone to treat Candida in my area (suburb of

Chicago). I've

> been lurking for a week and decided to introduce myself.

>

> I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (muscular aches and pains and

fatigue) in

> 1991. I also have IBS (bladder and bowel), have had Epstein Barr virus,

> mono, anxiety, depression, headaches, loss of libido, TMJ, sinus

problems

> (post nasal drip and clearing throat), allergies, multiple chemical

> sensitivities, candida overgrowth, etc., etc.

>

> I originally started taking medications in 1991, but after several

years of

> bad side effects I decided to try holistic treatments. I've tried many

> different ones including homeopathy, accupuncture, chiropractic,

massage,

> exercise every day, supplements (including UltraClear products), NAET,

> elimination and rotation diets, etc., etc. I usually give each

thing I try

> about 3 to 6 months (maybe I should have gone longer, but it gets so

darn

> expensive and frustrating when it doesn't work).

>

> In 1999, I was tested for Candida and was strongly positive. In 1993, a

> D.O. wanted to put me on Nystatin, but I was afraid of the " die-off "

and the

> guy was a jerk and made me cry so I quit going to him after two visits.

> After that, I tried a lot of supplements. It seems like they

irritate my

> gut and start my mouth burning (on and off since Jan. 1999). I

started with

> another new doctor (allergist/environmental specialist) on May 8,

2000. He

> started me on Diflucan and then my bladder started really acting up with

> frequency (usual), urgency and incontinence so he stopped it after

only two

> weeks. My adrenal stress index showed that I'm very low in the a.m.

so he

> put me on 5 mg. of Cortef (hydrocortisone) which bothered me because

I read

> that this drug can contribute to candida (I was told not in this

dose). I

> would prefer to do this naturally.

>

> I'm really glad I found this list. I'm on a Fibromyalgia list, but

they discuss meds and sugary foods. I really feel

> that the Candida is a key factor to my poor health! Started back on

the Candida Diet 2/12/06.

>

> I've been very depressed and irritable lately. Any info you can

give me will be much appreciated.

>

> Beth in IL

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I feel so sorry for you. May the eyes of the blind be opened. I have had

tremendous support from my family and children - My daughter made me soups for

christmas which she froze and gave to me. I'm down to my last few. Since special

diets run rampant in the extended family and friends, (vegetarian, geriatric,

diabetic) people understand.

Beth Fish <bethafish@...> wrote: Hi Alison,

Thanks for the info. This day didn't go well. I had arguments at 7:00a w/my

mom and husband and was crying. I didn't want to go to Easter Brunch at my

sister's. I didn't want to face the food. All the things I've enjoyed over the

years and couldn't eat. Didn't miss the alcohol. I was irritable before going

and while I was there. I went to eat a Triscuit I thought was plain which my

last doctor allowed, but halfway through I found out it had MSG. My sister said

it's Easter go ahead and eat it. I kind of snapped and said I would probably be

eating this way the rest of my life and that I've had symptoms for 17 years and

want to get well so I can enjoy the rest of my life. Felt a little shaky before

eating my salad not sure if it was the MSG or not. I'm also allowed fruit and

was having a few strawberries, grapes and melon when my mom says she put sugar

on the berries. I stopped eating the fruit immediately. She brought a coffee

cake too and when I asked her why

(we were asked to bring bagels which were hardly eaten), she said for variety.

I asked her why she didn't buy something I could eat and her answer was I can't

eat anything. Holidays are so hard when on this diet!

Beth

Re: Introduction

Hi Beth (and all interested others):

I take an adrenal supplement called Iso Cort on an as-needed basis

(whenever I feel that tiredness creeping up). It has been very

effective for me and I get it through a website,

http://www.modernherbalist.com, at a price of $26 US for 240 pellets.

Ingredients are: Freeze-dried adrenal cortex, Echinacea extract,

Prunus spp. and Lomatium Dissectum Root. Each pellet is 5 mg.

Product Description/Claims: Herbal Supplement; rebuilds adrenal

glands, supports energy & stamina, fibromyalgia and/or candida related

fatigue, pain & allergies.

Alison :-)

>

> Hi Group!

>

> I'm looking for someone to treat Candida in my area (suburb of

Chicago). I've

> been lurking for a week and decided to introduce myself.

>

> I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (muscular aches and pains and

fatigue) in

> 1991. I also have IBS (bladder and bowel), have had Epstein Barr virus,

> mono, anxiety, depression, headaches, loss of libido, TMJ, sinus

problems

> (post nasal drip and clearing throat), allergies, multiple chemical

> sensitivities, candida overgrowth, etc., etc.

>

> I originally started taking medications in 1991, but after several

years of

> bad side effects I decided to try holistic treatments. I've tried many

> different ones including homeopathy, accupuncture, chiropractic,

massage,

> exercise every day, supplements (including UltraClear products), NAET,

> elimination and rotation diets, etc., etc. I usually give each

thing I try

> about 3 to 6 months (maybe I should have gone longer, but it gets so

darn

> expensive and frustrating when it doesn't work).

>

> In 1999, I was tested for Candida and was strongly positive. In 1993, a

> D.O. wanted to put me on Nystatin, but I was afraid of the " die-off "

and the

> guy was a jerk and made me cry so I quit going to him after two visits.

> After that, I tried a lot of supplements. It seems like they

irritate my

> gut and start my mouth burning (on and off since Jan. 1999). I

started with

> another new doctor (allergist/environmental specialist) on May 8,

2000. He

> started me on Diflucan and then my bladder started really acting up with

> frequency (usual), urgency and incontinence so he stopped it after

only two

> weeks. My adrenal stress index showed that I'm very low in the a.m.

so he

> put me on 5 mg. of Cortef (hydrocortisone) which bothered me because

I read

> that this drug can contribute to candida (I was told not in this

dose). I

> would prefer to do this naturally.

>

> I'm really glad I found this list. I'm on a Fibromyalgia list, but

they discuss meds and sugary foods. I really feel

> that the Candida is a key factor to my poor health! Started back on

the Candida Diet 2/12/06.

>

> I've been very depressed and irritable lately. Any info you can

give me will be much appreciated.

>

> Beth in IL

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I forgot to mention - for get-togethers, bring something you can eat and enjoy

that you think everyone else will enjoy too. This gets other people interested

and aware that diets don't have to be completely miserable.

Beth Fish <bethafish@...> wrote: Thanks, Bev (same name as my sister).

I wish I had read this before I went. I'll save this and reread before the next

get together. My husband has been following my diet and he ate all the

different foods yesterday. I noticed he was belching, sleepy, and couldn't eat

dinner. My niece who's pregnant got a cramp while eating the sugary coffee

cake. My nephew ate quite a bit of the coffee cake and he's been taking

medication for acid reflux. I can't tell them what to do. I guess they'll have

to figure it out for themselves. I just hope they learn something from what I'm

going through. Beth

Re: Re: Introduction/Easter Brunch

Beth, just to let you know this diet is so hard for

all of us. Especially when up against family that does

not understand. My children are on very strict diets,

due to food sensitivities, my Mother-in-law says that

they will miss alot of nutrients from foods by

restricting them. It helps that my DH is so supportive

of whatever I do. But we do not even have those

conversations with people who are not

educated/resistant to this knowledge. They do not have

to answer for you, let them think what they will, and

when you get into these situations, just do the best

you can and don't worry about. Eat before you go or

take your own. Just don't let it stress you out, you

are under enough with the changing how you eat and

being overwhelmed with knowledge and then you throw on

top, the die off symptoms. I just wanted you to know

you are not alone we all go thru this to some degree.

It would be nice if people could let each other just

be, but especially with family they often do not

understand. Just keep in mind the way you thought

about all this before you became knowledgeable. You

know? That helps in having compassion for them so you

don't end up losing your friends and family over your

health care decisions. I am rambling so I will cut out

of here. Just wanted you to not feel alone in this.

Hugs, give yourself a hug for doing the best you

could. Bev

------------------------

> Hi Alison,

>

> Thanks for the info. This day didn't go well. I

> had arguments at 7:00a w/my mom and husband and was

> crying. I didn't want to go to Easter Brunch at my

> sister's. I didn't want to face the food. All the

> things I've enjoyed over the years and couldn't eat.

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

attitude....attitude

Beth, Holidays for me are filled with family and friends.

An enjoyable time for everyone.

It sounds so sad that this special occasion was a disaster for you.

It seems to be enveloped around food.

If I was on a strict diet I would not expect anyone not even a sister to

provide foods

for me. I would take care of myself instead of depending on others,

because it just

makes them feel guilty.

So she bought a coffe cake. That is her choice.

If she is using it to tempt you that is her problem.

But if she is not...

then let them enjoy the coffee cake and let them make the choice to eat

it.

I refuse to let others take over who I am.

I try to the best I can to be pleasant and someone that everyone wants to

be around.

Laughing and itching at the same time.

Dr. hahahahahah

On Sun, 14 May 2006 09:21:18 -0700 (PDT) Greene

<lizgreene52@...> writes:

I feel so sorry for you. May the eyes of the blind be opened. I have had

tremendous support from my family and children - My daughter made me

soups for christmas which she froze and gave to me. I'm down to my last

few. Since special diets run rampant in the extended family and friends,

(vegetarian, geriatric, diabetic) people understand.

Beth Fish <bethafish@...> wrote: Hi Alison,

Thanks for the info. This day didn't go well. I had arguments at 7:00a

w/my mom and husband and was crying. I didn't want to go to Easter

Brunch at my sister's. I didn't want to face the food. All the things

I've enjoyed over the years and couldn't eat. Didn't miss the alcohol.

I was irritable before going and while I was there. I went to eat a

Triscuit I thought was plain which my last doctor allowed, but halfway

through I found out it had MSG. My sister said it's Easter go ahead and

eat it. I kind of snapped and said I would probably be eating this way

the rest of my life and that I've had symptoms for 17 years and want to

get well so I can enjoy the rest of my life. Felt a little shaky before

eating my salad not sure if it was the MSG or not. I'm also allowed

fruit and was having a few strawberries, grapes and melon when my mom

says she put sugar on the berries. I stopped eating the fruit

immediately. She brought a coffee cake too and when I asked her why

(we were asked to bring bagels which were hardly eaten), she said for

variety. I asked her why she didn't buy something I could eat and her

answer was I can't eat anything. Holidays are so hard when on this diet!

Beth

Re: Introduction

Hi Beth (and all interested others):

I take an adrenal supplement called Iso Cort on an as-needed basis

(whenever I feel that tiredness creeping up). It has been very

effective for me and I get it through a website,

http://www.modernherbalist.com, at a price of $26 US for 240 pellets.

Ingredients are: Freeze-dried adrenal cortex, Echinacea extract,

Prunus spp. and Lomatium Dissectum Root. Each pellet is 5 mg.

Product Description/Claims: Herbal Supplement; rebuilds adrenal

glands, supports energy & stamina, fibromyalgia and/or candida related

fatigue, pain & allergies.

Alison :-)

>

> Hi Group!

>

> I'm looking for someone to treat Candida in my area (suburb of

Chicago). I've

> been lurking for a week and decided to introduce myself.

>

> I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (muscular aches and pains and

fatigue) in

> 1991. I also have IBS (bladder and bowel), have had Epstein Barr

virus,

> mono, anxiety, depression, headaches, loss of libido, TMJ, sinus

problems

> (post nasal drip and clearing throat), allergies, multiple chemical

> sensitivities, candida overgrowth, etc., etc.

>

> I originally started taking medications in 1991, but after several

years of

> bad side effects I decided to try holistic treatments. I've tried

many

> different ones including homeopathy, accupuncture, chiropractic,

massage,

> exercise every day, supplements (including UltraClear products),

NAET,

> elimination and rotation diets, etc., etc. I usually give each

thing I try

> about 3 to 6 months (maybe I should have gone longer, but it gets so

darn

> expensive and frustrating when it doesn't work).

>

> In 1999, I was tested for Candida and was strongly positive. In

1993, a

> D.O. wanted to put me on Nystatin, but I was afraid of the " die-off "

and the

> guy was a jerk and made me cry so I quit going to him after two

visits.

> After that, I tried a lot of supplements. It seems like they

irritate my

> gut and start my mouth burning (on and off since Jan. 1999). I

started with

> another new doctor (allergist/environmental specialist) on May 8,

2000. He

> started me on Diflucan and then my bladder started really acting up

with

> frequency (usual), urgency and incontinence so he stopped it after

only two

> weeks. My adrenal stress index showed that I'm very low in the a.m.

so he

> put me on 5 mg. of Cortef (hydrocortisone) which bothered me because

I read

> that this drug can contribute to candida (I was told not in this

dose). I

> would prefer to do this naturally.

>

> I'm really glad I found this list. I'm on a Fibromyalgia list, but

they discuss meds and sugary foods. I really feel

> that the Candida is a key factor to my poor health! Started back on

the Candida Diet 2/12/06.

>

> I've been very depressed and irritable lately. Any info you can

give me will be much appreciated.

>

> Beth in IL

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

hi i dont know who you are but lets talk about the problem and how to get rid

of it and what we can eat

i just joined this group today

mike

[Guest guest]

Liz,

Not sure how this old message from Easter got on but I wish it hadn't. Don't

feel sorry for me when people much sicker than us and men/women fighting in a

war are dying every day. I get a lot of support from my wonderful husband who

is a great cook! He prepared a delicious salad for my lunch today that I took

to my nephew's for Mother's Day brunch. The longer I'm on this diet the easier

it gets.

Beth

Re: Introduction

Hi Beth (and all interested others):

I take an adrenal supplement called Iso Cort on an as-needed basis

(whenever I feel that tiredness creeping up). It has been very

effective for me and I get it through a website,

http://www.modernherbalist.com, at a price of $26 US for 240 pellets.

Ingredients are: Freeze-dried adrenal cortex, Echinacea extract,

Prunus spp. and Lomatium Dissectum Root. Each pellet is 5 mg.

Product Description/Claims: Herbal Supplement; rebuilds adrenal

glands, supports energy & stamina, fibromyalgia and/or candida related

fatigue, pain & allergies.

Alison :-)

>

> Hi Group!

>

> I'm looking for someone to treat Candida in my area (suburb of

Chicago). I've

> been lurking for a week and decided to introduce myself.

>

> I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (muscular aches and pains and

fatigue) in

> 1991. I also have IBS (bladder and bowel), have had Epstein Barr virus,

> mono, anxiety, depression, headaches, loss of libido, TMJ, sinus

problems

> (post nasal drip and clearing throat), allergies, multiple chemical

> sensitivities, candida overgrowth, etc., etc.

>

> I originally started taking medications in 1991, but after several

years of

> bad side effects I decided to try holistic treatments. I've tried many

> different ones including homeopathy, accupuncture, chiropractic,

massage,

> exercise every day, supplements (including UltraClear products), NAET,

> elimination and rotation diets, etc., etc. I usually give each

thing I try

> about 3 to 6 months (maybe I should have gone longer, but it gets so

darn

> expensive and frustrating when it doesn't work).

>

> In 1999, I was tested for Candida and was strongly positive. In 1993, a

> D.O. wanted to put me on Nystatin, but I was afraid of the " die-off "

and the

> guy was a jerk and made me cry so I quit going to him after two visits.

> After that, I tried a lot of supplements. It seems like they

irritate my

> gut and start my mouth burning (on and off since Jan. 1999). I

started with

> another new doctor (allergist/environmental specialist) on May 8,

2000. He

> started me on Diflucan and then my bladder started really acting up with

> frequency (usual), urgency and incontinence so he stopped it after

only two

> weeks. My adrenal stress index showed that I'm very low in the a.m.

so he

> put me on 5 mg. of Cortef (hydrocortisone) which bothered me because

I read

> that this drug can contribute to candida (I was told not in this

dose). I

> would prefer to do this naturally.

>

> I'm really glad I found this list. I'm on a Fibromyalgia list, but

they discuss meds and sugary foods. I really feel

> that the Candida is a key factor to my poor health! Started back on

the Candida Diet 2/12/06.

>

> I've been very depressed and irritable lately. Any info you can

give me will be much appreciated.

>

> Beth in IL

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Peggy (aka Dr. ),

I was having a good Mother's Day until I got your reply for a message I wrote a

month ago. You didn't even get the facts straight. I never said that Easter

was a disaster. It was my first holiday since starting back on the Candida diet

and it was difficult to be around all the foods I enjoyed for so many years and

couldn't eat. It was my mother, not my sister, who bought a coffee cake and she

was asked to bring fruit. We were to bring bagels. Well, because my Mom had

brought coffee cake the bagels hardly got eaten. That was more the issue than

bringing a coffee cake I couldn't eat.

I can't believe I'm spending this nice day explaining myself to you. I wish you

would either quit answering my posts or keep your opinions to yourself. This

isn't the first time you have upset me and stress is not good for any of the

conditions I have.

Beth

Re: Introduction

Hi Beth (and all interested others):

I take an adrenal supplement called Iso Cort on an as-needed basis

(whenever I feel that tiredness creeping up). It has been very

effective for me and I get it through a website,

http://www.modernherbalist.com, at a price of $26 US for 240 pellets.

Ingredients are: Freeze-dried adrenal cortex, Echinacea extract,

Prunus spp. and Lomatium Dissectum Root. Each pellet is 5 mg.

Product Description/Claims: Herbal Supplement; rebuilds adrenal

glands, supports energy & stamina, fibromyalgia and/or candida related

fatigue, pain & allergies.

Alison :-)

>

> Hi Group!

>

> I'm looking for someone to treat Candida in my area (suburb of

Chicago). I've

> been lurking for a week and decided to introduce myself.

>

> I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (muscular aches and pains and

fatigue) in

> 1991. I also have IBS (bladder and bowel), have had Epstein Barr

virus,

> mono, anxiety, depression, headaches, loss of libido, TMJ, sinus

problems

> (post nasal drip and clearing throat), allergies, multiple chemical

> sensitivities, candida overgrowth, etc., etc.

>

> I originally started taking medications in 1991, but after several

years of

> bad side effects I decided to try holistic treatments. I've tried

many

> different ones including homeopathy, accupuncture, chiropractic,

massage,

> exercise every day, supplements (including UltraClear products),

NAET,

> elimination and rotation diets, etc., etc. I usually give each

thing I try

> about 3 to 6 months (maybe I should have gone longer, but it gets so

darn

> expensive and frustrating when it doesn't work).

>

> In 1999, I was tested for Candida and was strongly positive. In

1993, a

> D.O. wanted to put me on Nystatin, but I was afraid of the " die-off "

and the

> guy was a jerk and made me cry so I quit going to him after two

visits.

> After that, I tried a lot of supplements. It seems like they

irritate my

> gut and start my mouth burning (on and off since Jan. 1999). I

started with

> another new doctor (allergist/environmental specialist) on May 8,

2000. He

> started me on Diflucan and then my bladder started really acting up

with

> frequency (usual), urgency and incontinence so he stopped it after

only two

> weeks. My adrenal stress index showed that I'm very low in the a.m.

so he

> put me on 5 mg. of Cortef (hydrocortisone) which bothered me because

I read

> that this drug can contribute to candida (I was told not in this

dose). I

> would prefer to do this naturally.

>

> I'm really glad I found this list. I'm on a Fibromyalgia list, but

they discuss meds and sugary foods. I really feel

> that the Candida is a key factor to my poor health! Started back on

the Candida Diet 2/12/06.

>

> I've been very depressed and irritable lately. Any info you can

give me will be much appreciated.

>

> Beth in IL

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sorry about that....

maybe you should take a break.

-Peggy

On Sun, 14 May 2006 16:07:18 -0500 " Beth Fish " <bethafish@...>

writes:

Peggy (aka Dr. ),

I was having a good Mother's Day until I got your reply for a message I

wrote a month ago. You didn't even get the facts straight. I never said

that Easter was a disaster. It was my first holiday since starting back

on the Candida diet and it was difficult to be around all the foods I

enjoyed for so many years and couldn't eat. It was my mother, not my

sister, who bought a coffee cake and she was asked to bring fruit. We

were to bring bagels. Well, because my Mom had brought coffee cake the

bagels hardly got eaten. That was more the issue than bringing a coffee

cake I couldn't eat.

I can't believe I'm spending this nice day explaining myself to you. I

wish you would either quit answering my posts or keep your opinions to

yourself. This isn't the first time you have upset me and stress is not

good for any of the conditions I have.

Beth

Re: Introduction

Hi Beth (and all interested others):

I take an adrenal supplement called Iso Cort on an as-needed basis

(whenever I feel that tiredness creeping up). It has been very

effective for me and I get it through a website,

http://www.modernherbalist.com, at a price of $26 US for 240 pellets.

Ingredients are: Freeze-dried adrenal cortex, Echinacea extract,

Prunus spp. and Lomatium Dissectum Root. Each pellet is 5 mg.

Product Description/Claims: Herbal Supplement; rebuilds adrenal

glands, supports energy & stamina, fibromyalgia and/or candida

related

fatigue, pain & allergies.

Alison :-)

>

> Hi Group!

>

> I'm looking for someone to treat Candida in my area (suburb of

Chicago). I've

> been lurking for a week and decided to introduce myself.

>

> I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (muscular aches and pains and

fatigue) in

> 1991. I also have IBS (bladder and bowel), have had Epstein Barr

virus,

> mono, anxiety, depression, headaches, loss of libido, TMJ, sinus

problems

> (post nasal drip and clearing throat), allergies, multiple chemical

> sensitivities, candida overgrowth, etc., etc.

>

> I originally started taking medications in 1991, but after several

years of

> bad side effects I decided to try holistic treatments. I've tried

many

> different ones including homeopathy, accupuncture, chiropractic,

massage,

> exercise every day, supplements (including UltraClear products),

NAET,

> elimination and rotation diets, etc., etc. I usually give each

thing I try

> about 3 to 6 months (maybe I should have gone longer, but it gets

so

darn

> expensive and frustrating when it doesn't work).

>

> In 1999, I was tested for Candida and was strongly positive. In

1993, a

> D.O. wanted to put me on Nystatin, but I was afraid of the

" die-off "

and the

> guy was a jerk and made me cry so I quit going to him after two

visits.

> After that, I tried a lot of supplements. It seems like they

irritate my

> gut and start my mouth burning (on and off since Jan. 1999). I

started with

> another new doctor (allergist/environmental specialist) on May 8,

2000. He

> started me on Diflucan and then my bladder started really acting up

with

> frequency (usual), urgency and incontinence so he stopped it after

only two

> weeks. My adrenal stress index showed that I'm very low in the

a.m.

so he

> put me on 5 mg. of Cortef (hydrocortisone) which bothered me

because

I read

> that this drug can contribute to candida (I was told not in this

dose). I

> would prefer to do this naturally.

>

> I'm really glad I found this list. I'm on a Fibromyalgia list, but

they discuss meds and sugary foods. I really feel

> that the Candida is a key factor to my poor health! Started back

on

the Candida Diet 2/12/06.

>

> I've been very depressed and irritable lately. Any info you can

give me will be much appreciated.

>

> Beth in IL

>

>

>