New Member-Would appreciate some advice

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I recently found out that I have candida. The doctor gave me Diflucan 200mg 2x a

day and also a probiotic. After further research I am finding out that it does

not seem to be that simple to get rid of the yeast. I have not done any type of

diet, or anything else besides the Diflucan and probiotic. From some of the

diets on the web some of what I eat that is " not allowed " is a lot of fruit

(apples, grapes, peaches), black beans, lentils, brown rice, gluten free bread,

gluten free cereal, gluten free oatmeal, almond milk and gluten free pasta. I

have been 100% Gluten Free since I started the Diflucan (previously I was close

but not 100%) and I am mostly dairy free as well (have been for quite awhile).

I have taken two weeks of the Diflucan so far and was going to take two more

weeks of it. I am wondering if it is a problem to do the antifungal first and

then add in the other stuff such as the diet? I do think I experienced some die

off symptoms but it is hard to tell since most often I feel pretty bad.

Basically wondering if by not doing the diet am I just continuing to add to the

problem? Have others ever taken a antifungal first and then started the diet and

other stuff? I had thought I would finish the Diflucan and then start more

natural anti fungals such as Oil of Oregano, Garlic etc.

I am not sure the probiotic he gave me is a good one but of course it was

expensive! Can you tell me which probiotics you have used and found successful?

I saw a lot of people recommend Three Trinity but it is too expensive for me.

I have found there are various Candida Diets on the web. I saw " The Complete

Candida Yeast Guidebook " and Dr. Crooks alot. Has anyone done these or are there

others that you have had success with? I see so much conflicting information out

there.

Sorry for the long post, I would greatly appreciate any advice. I have been

searching the web for hours and it has just made me more confused than ever!

With much gratitude,

Jackie

[Guest guest]

Hi Jackie,

As you say there is a ton of conflicting information out there.  I can't begin

to recommend exactly what you should do.  However, since you've started taking

Diflucan I will share with you what an M.D. who's supposed to be one of the

" experts " told me.  His name is McNett and I saw him in Chicago a few

years ago (am mentioning this for who listed him as an expert.)  Dr.

McNett's firm advice was that while you are on the anti-fungal, do not cheat

ever.  He allowed brown rice and I think other gluten-free grains, as well as

beans.  Raw nuts were okay but be careful because usually they're moldy and

that

can be a problem for candida.   HOWEVER, he limited fruit to one-half of a not

too sweet apple per day, or a few strawberries or other berries.  He was really

adamant that if you cheat while on the anti-fungal, you won't get better, and

that you should be that strict for at least six months.  So, because of his

advice and also because of my experience, I think the idea of taking the

antifungal before changing your diet is a terrible idea. 

As for sweeteners, corn or malt based sweeteners are very bad, and of course no

sugar.  Honey and maple syrup are also out.

Lots of probiotics are good but be sure that they include at least three strains

of bifidus bacteria as well as the acidophilus and lactobacillus.  The bifidus

feed off of candida, so are essential to help maintain balance in the

intestines.

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candidiasis

Sent: Tue, August 24, 2010 1:43:00 PM

Subject: New Member-Would appreciate some advice

 

I recently found out that I have candida. The doctor gave me Diflucan 200mg 2x a

day and also a probiotic. After further research I am finding out that it does

not seem to be that simple to get rid of the yeast. I have not done any type of

diet, or anything else besides the Diflucan and probiotic. From some of the

diets on the web some of what I eat that is " not allowed " is a lot of fruit

(apples, grapes, peaches), black beans, lentils, brown rice, gluten free bread,

gluten free cereal, gluten free oatmeal, almond milk and gluten free pasta. I

have been 100% Gluten Free since I started the Diflucan (previously I was close

but not 100%) and I am mostly dairy free as well (have been for quite awhile).

I have taken two weeks of the Diflucan so far and was going to take two more

weeks of it. I am wondering if it is a problem to do the antifungal first and

then add in the other stuff such as the diet? I do think I experienced some die

off symptoms but it is hard to tell since most often I feel pretty bad.

Basically wondering if by not doing the diet am I just continuing to add to the

problem? Have others ever taken a antifungal first and then started the diet and

other stuff? I had thought I would finish the Diflucan and then start more

natural anti fungals such as Oil of Oregano, Garlic etc.

I am not sure the probiotic he gave me is a good one but of course it was

expensive! Can you tell me which probiotics you have used and found successful?

I saw a lot of people recommend Three Trinity but it is too expensive for me.

I have found there are various Candida Diets on the web. I saw " The Complete

Candida Yeast Guidebook " and Dr. Crooks alot. Has anyone done these or are there

others that you have had success with? I see so much conflicting information out

there.

Sorry for the long post, I would greatly appreciate any advice. I have been

searching the web for hours and it has just made me more confused than ever!

With much gratitude,

Jackie