Topic: Why WOULDN'T one take Nystatin from day 1 of abx treatment?
bcb1200
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So...I'm in my 7th month of abx treatment. I have been on 2 pills of Nystatin 2x / day since day 1 of treatment.
It is gentle, safe to use long term, and cheap. It only stays in the GI tract, but that is where most yeast starts anyway.
Given how many people have yeast issues / concerns while on Abx, why wouldn't one take Nystatin?
The only argument I have heard is you can't take Florastore, but my LLMD says you can as long as it is 3 hours before / after Nystatin and Abx.
Nystatin has helped me. I ususally have a good diet, but do "cheat" ocasionally, like on Friday's when I have Pizza and Ice Cream with my family to keep my sanity. So far so good. (knock on wood)
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BackinStOlaf
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Off topic but I remember when you were first starting abx. Can't believe 7 months passed already..
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bcb1200
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Yup...just hit my 6 month anniversary 2 days ago. Now in month 7.
Was hoping to be done by now. If only I can clear the mild tinnitus, calf twitching, left foot pain, mild jaw stiffness and GI/ Reflux. Probably Bart.
Just started Bactrim and will watch for Stevens Johnson Syndrome like a hawk. If all goes well, will add Rifabutin in 10 days. Want to nuke this for good.
-------------------- Bite date ? 2/10 symptoms began 5/10 dx'd, after 3 months numerous test and doctors
IgM Igenex +/CDC + + 23/25, 30, 31, 34, 41, 83/93
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Hoosiers51
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I wonder the same thing.
It seems like a lot of LLMD's do keep their patients on Nystatin for the duration of treatment.
When I hear of people who aren't on it, I wonder why.
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Does it work better as a preventive than a treatment? When I develop yeast issues, nystatin does not help. I'd sure be willing to take it long-term if it would keep me from developing a problem.
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Yes, it works better as a preventative. And yes, everyone should work hard to prevent yeast. It is a booger to get rid of once you get it.
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nefferdun
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i don't know why I was not given it until I had yeast. It seems like a good idea to take it all along.
I had to quit abx Oct 27 to try to get rid of my black tongue. I have been taking nystatin and really being strict with my diet. Things are getting back to normal. Go to the LLMD next week end.
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I'm going to ask my doc about this--prescription only? I have been on abx about 6 months but I think I've had chronic yeast for years. I recently learned all my bladder and odd sweating issues were caused by yeast.
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I felt great on Diflucan at the start of my lyme tx last month. I keep hearing Diflucan is MORE gentle on the liver than Nystantin, but then recently I heard the exact opposite?
I've been on it in years past and it seemed to be ok, my doc wants to probably have me on a few pills of Diflucan off and on to help with the yeast... is Nystantin "better"?
Haley
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My doctor told me that it can cause inflammation. I have not had that problem. I do think it can cause mild constipation with me but that's about it.
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