posted
When I saw my new LLMD this week, they said something interesting - they felt that the yeast overgrowth was going to go on to "protect" my body from the metals overload (I have many mercury amalgams).
Obviously, being on abx right now just adds to the yeast burden.
So, I continue with the yeast diet, take nystatin, diflucan, etc. to try to keep it at bay, but that the real victory would be possible once I chelated and had the amalgams removed.
Posts: 348 | From NJ | Registered: Sep 2011
| IP: Logged |
I no longer have amalgams, but my metals are probably not cleared.
-------------------- --Lymetutu-- Opinions, not medical advice! Posts: 96222 | From Texas | Registered: Feb 2001
| IP: Logged |
surprise
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 34987
posted
I've never had an amalgam, haven't had a vaccine in over 40 years, and did 2 tests for heavy metals
while chelating my daughter- both came out 'normal.' Even did trial chelation on myself- nothing.
However- I have decades of not treating my digestive system well, and having a unhealthy diet- stressful career, diet sodas daily, skinny, sugar, etc.
So, I came in to Lyme treatment (antibiotics) with a well established systemic candida/ fungal infection.
-------------------- Lyme positive PCR blood, and positive Bartonella henselae Igenex, 2011. low positive Fry biofilm test, 2012. Update 7/16- After extensive treatments, doing okay! Posts: 2518 | From USA | Registered: Nov 2011
| IP: Logged |
surprise
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 34987
posted
But, having said all that....
What I wonder is: will this be for life? Will I never get to eat like a 'normal' person? When my stepmom bakes me gluten free
cookies when visiting, I'm going to have to pass... ice cream, etc. constantly on the watch?
I'm starting to think so, and that's sad. Could be worse, I know. But I think my digestive track is compromised here for the long haul now, it seems.
The yeast, bloating, stomach pains come back so quickly if not diligent.
-------------------- Lyme positive PCR blood, and positive Bartonella henselae Igenex, 2011. low positive Fry biofilm test, 2012. Update 7/16- After extensive treatments, doing okay! Posts: 2518 | From USA | Registered: Nov 2011
| IP: Logged |
janice victorov
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 22937
posted
I know. I'm usually so good. I was very strct while on meds. Havin more issues now it seems-and not doing much different diet wise either.
-------------------- jkv44 Posts: 1247 | From virginia | Registered: Oct 2009
| IP: Logged |
Ellen101
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 35432
posted
The LLNP that I'm seeing said most people who have been treated for lyme have candida as well, they just don't know it. She said I was lucky as mine showed up in testing whereas for most it does not.
Posts: 1748 | From United States | Registered: Dec 2011
| IP: Logged |
posted
That is true, Ellen.. testing is nearly worthless.
I had yeast going into Lyme treatment too. I watched my diet carefully and took Nystatin the whole time. I also took Diflucan as needed.
I was able to cheat off and on for years, then some idiot GI Dr gave me abx for what he THOUGHT was SIBO. Turns out it was yeast in disguise.
I've been in terrible shape ever since and that was 2 1/2 yrs ago.
-------------------- --Lymetutu-- Opinions, not medical advice! Posts: 96222 | From Texas | Registered: Feb 2001
| IP: Logged |
randibear
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 11290
posted
I had one doctor tell me that if you cured the candida the lyme would go away. Doctors really dont know anything.
-------------------- do not look back when the only course is forward Posts: 12262 | From texas | Registered: Mar 2007
| IP: Logged |
Catgirl
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 31149
posted
quote:Originally posted by Bitten in Bergen: When I saw my new LLMD this week, they said something interesting - they felt that the yeast overgrowth was going to go on to "protect" my body from the metals overload (I have many mercury amalgams).
Gigi has been saying this for years.
-------------------- --Keep an open mind about everything. Also, remember to visit ACTIVISM (we can change things together). Posts: 5418 | From earth | Registered: Mar 2011
| IP: Logged |
janice victorov
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 22937
posted
Idk. I'm more achey now than I was on meds. Could b dir off of yeast. Just don't know at this point.
-------------------- jkv44 Posts: 1247 | From virginia | Registered: Oct 2009
| IP: Logged |
The Lyme Disease Network is a non-profit organization funded by individual donations. If you would like to support the Network and the LymeNet system of Web services, please send your donations to:
The
Lyme Disease Network of New Jersey 907 Pebble Creek Court,
Pennington,
NJ08534USA http://www.lymenet.org/
UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!
![[confused]](graemlins/confused.gif)
![[Frown]](frown.gif)
Printer-friendly view of this topic