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6 months ago, while being treated, LLMD prescribed diflucan because I was itching beyond sanity! I also continued to take nystatin and diflucan daily and the itching was much better.
The itching is back...beyond sanity, again! I took a diflucan today.
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It's for yeast and if you have it you need to be following the anti-yeast diet "religiously."
If you don't, you could suffer long term repercussions.
Benadryl may be a temporary solution to the itching.
DIET, DIET, DIET is the key. Then, be sure to follow the 5 step plan outlined below. It was developed by my naturopath. It works.
"Successful control and elminiation of a Candida Albicans overgrowth requires a multifaceted program as described below. Failure to follow ALL the steps simultaneously will result in slow progress and will lengthen healing time significantly. The program should be tailored to the individual and must balance the need to eliminate the Candida and deprive it of its food source while insuring proper nutrition for the individual."
Five Steps to Candida Elimination:
1. You must starve it into submission by eliminating its food source.
2. You must kill it with anti-fungal herbs and supplements. [e.g....garlic, onion, caprylic acid, Pau D'Arco capsules or tea, clove, grapefruit seed extract, olive leaf extract, oil of oregano, tea tree oil, Echinacea, Goldenseal, black walnut, MSM, barberry root, uva ursi, neem leaf, biotin]
3. You must reestablish the proper balance and quantity of probiotic bacteria in the digestive tract. [...multi-strain lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus capsules with FOS should be taken between meals to maximize repopulation of the digestive tract by beneficial bacteria.]
4. You must reestablish proper levels of all B vitamins (yeast free) and utilize other immune enhancing supplements to boost immune system function. [e.g ... B complex vitamins (yeast free), biotin, beta 1-3 glucan, colostrum, maitake mushroom, vitamins A, C, E, zinc and selenium]
5. You must cleanse and heal the digestive tract to promote proper elimination of toxins and Candida and assimilation of nutrients. [e.g...chlorophyll, MSM, omega 3 fatty acids found in flax seed and salmon oils, GLA found in borage, evening primrose and black currant oils. Pantothenic acid, digestive enzymes between meals]
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Since I am back on antibiotics, I avoid sugar. I also take a good probiotic. I've never noticed any yeast issues. Still, I know they are similar to Lyme manifestations. Do you think I need to be stict on a anti-yeast diet simply becasue I am on abx?
Is itching a yeast issue?
PCP gave me a antihistamine to stop the itching but it does not help.
I could try what you suggest. Perhaps the Ben. will help.
disturbedme
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Yes, I am on Diflucan for that reason as well. First time in almost a year of treatment that I've had a yeast problem like I started having... so was prescribed Diflucan. Almost finished taking it. I wish I could be on it during the entire treatment. LOL.
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