Hi, I have alway's thought that I have a yeast overload but the doctor said it didn't show that I did. I swear I have every symptom of it but the symtoms can also be other thing's. It seems like every time I take something that is supposed to get rid of the yeast I start getting anxiety after about 2 week's. Is candida over rated as far as naturpaths etc.. pushing the yeast cleanse stuff etc..? And if I do have yeast overload, Iv'e heard is near impossible to get rid of anyway. Any suggestions or experience's??

i always thought this was a gimmick for those infomercials, lol. i didn't know it was actually something people could get checked for and have. wish i had better advice for ya.

hello. i just wanted to let you know that candida is a very real thing. i have severe candida. my doctor ran tests and has me on detoxing stuff. candida can cause all sorts of symptoms. i have ibs (d) soooo bad. and thats the main reason i got checked and sure enough that was the reason for it. i would get another test, and if it still shows nothing then not worry about it. hope this helps!

Hi, what test's did your doctor run for the yeast?

I was told this by a Natural Dr. several months back. I tried doing the things she said but it lasted only a few days and I was back to the sugar. Today I'm fasting with only water. I'm even going to skip my vitamins. One day probably isn't going to help but maybe it will help cut the sugar cravings. I work at the bakery 4 days this wk. 3 in a row and I so often give in. You'd think I'd get sick of the stuff. Over the year I'm really ruining my body because of the sugar. My feet ache so bad and my body aches a lot now not just with the weather. I have allergies etc. I have a product called Yeast control that I'm supposed to take 2 times a day between meals. You can get it at the health food sstore. I haven't been consistent with that either. I think consistency is key. Good luck!

What are all of the symptoms for candida? Does a blood test show that you have it?

Take care,
Tina

yes i think it is the blood test that shows it.there is also a saliva test that u can do right from home. you have to spit in a cup first thing in the morning and then wait. i forget exactly, but u can look it up.theres probably over 50 symptoms of candida, alot of them doing with anxiety and ibs and stuff. the diet is very hard to stick too, but the difference you feel is amazing and worth it! i found that the best product to rid your body is candex, ive tried all the others with no sucess candex has no die off reactions either. you can probably buy that on the internet too. they can also tell from stool samples if you have yeast overgrowth. every test i had taken (like 20 ) showed to much yeast. severe candida. i would defently look into it more and go to a natural doctor and get the test done. or you could just stick to the diet and take the candex for 2 weeks and see hoe u feel, if you start to feel better, then its probably yeast related. sorry i didnt respond sooner i forgot about this topic. hope this helps, have a blessed day!

Hi Everyone!

I had a severe candida yeast overload for years and I suffered with all kinds of symptoms. First of all you have to go to a holistic doctor that treats candida. The only test that I have taken through the years is the best test to check to see what is going on. It's a bowel test that you do at home and send it in to The Great Smokies Lab. Stay off of all sugars, low on your carbs, no vinegars, salad dressings, breads, potatoes, rice. I have been really improving with my candida. I am on a probitic (pearl) from Dr. Williams, I eat goat yogurt, and stay on my diet. Also, watch your PH body fluids, keep it alkaline because yeast grows in an acid environment. If anyone need any help, let me know!

Dona Dry

What do you eat.....mostly salads and protein?

I have had problems with candida, too! (And I have known many others that have had problems) They found out about mine during the early nineties - my intestines were (as they described it at the Iowa City hospital) like a 'sieve.' The detoxing is really important - I felt worse when I was going through it, but much better afterwards. You can take medicines or you can try it the natural way. "Tired, oh so Tired" and "the Yeast connection" are GREAT books about it. I followed their diet and used pro-biotics and garlic to help kill off the yeast. If it's really severe, you'll need medical attention.

Most of the things that are cut out of the diet aren't that healthy, anyway, so it isn't a bad idea to watch your sugars, etc.