newbie

[Guest guest]

Good morning,

I can't tell you how happy I am to have found this group. I'm a newbie to the

list, but not a

newbie to chronic yeast issues. I realize as I write this that I've essentially

been struggling

with recurrent yeast infections for at least the last seven years when I moved

to NYC, if not

since I had my first infection at 19, too many years ago to go into!

I'm starting to feel like I'm losing my mind. My friends and boyfriend have

tried to be

supportive, but they're starting to roll their eyes when I tell them what new

methodology

I'm following or that I have yet another yeast infection.

I've been working with a dietician who will at least hear me out. We're mostly

working on

my knowledge as I have read pretty much all the candida books mentioned, but I

don't

seem to be able to find a workable diet regimen for my lifestyle and schedule.

I've sought

help from my gynecologist but as with most MD's in New York, I find she starts

to glaze

over when I tell her about my continuing problem and the most she'll do is

prescribe

Diflucan orally, which helps for a while, but this last time, I had another

infection within

two days of taking the medication.

I'm exhausted and worn out and basically at the end of my rope. I start a new

job on

Wednesday and fear that I'm going to have a nervous breakdown if I can't find

some relief

from the discomfort. I've begun to search for an alternative doctor/nutritionist

who can

help me with diet and supplements and anti-yeast medications, but as these

doctors

aren't covered by my insurance, I'm fearful of making a $300 appointment with

someone

who doesn't come recommended. Can anyone make a suggestion for a doctor in NYC

or

someplace that might be able to make a referral?

Thanks for listening,