Make sure you know the signs of a fungal infection, even if you already take oral anti fungal meds. Despite the right diet, supplements, and medications mine was left unchecked despite my complaints and now I need IV fungal meds which apparently have horrific side effects according to the IDSA doctor I was sent to. Symptoms include: gastrointestinal distress that is not resolved by vitamin c or other over the counter remedies, inability to absorb vitamins (except by IV) and much more.
Posted by TerryK (Member # 8552) on :
Sorry you are dealing with a fungal infection. I've had my share as well but my LLMD keeps a very close eye on it and catches it before it gets to the point of needing an IV. White or black tongue is also a tell tale sign.
I don't know who you are seeing but a fungal infection doesn't seem like something that would be missed by an ILADS LLMD.
Don't let this stop you from continuing on with necessary treatment. Hopefully your doctor will keep a close eye on this for you or you will get to an ILADS LLMD.
Never heard of Vitamin C relieving gastro distress unless it is for constipation. I have heard of Vit C causing gastro distress though. Did your doctor say why Vit C should help gastro distress?
Hope you feel better very soon.
Terry
Posted by jackie51 (Member # 14233) on :
My LLMD has me on Designs for Health Oil of Oregano and Nystatin along with no gluten/no sugar. This helps a lot.
Posted by blinkie (Member # 14470) on :
Are you speaking about candida? And, what IV anti-fungal are you speaking of? I have a case of yeast that keeps coming back, even with hardcore(more than diflucan or nystatin) oral anti-fungals.
Posted by abhistbuff (Member # 28230) on :
It is a case of aspergillus that caused an intestinal infection. The IV medication is called amphotericin. It has genetically mutated which is why an IDSA doctor has stepped in to help. I probably managed to pick the one bad LLMD out there.
Posted by chootik (Member # 11221) on :
Hello.
Can you tell us what your symptoms were? Did you have diarrea or constapation or pain?
I'm asking because my accupuncturist said I have yeast in my small intestine and I'm taking herbals for it but I wonder if it's worse than I think??
Thanks. Hope you feel better soon! Chootik
Posted by TerryK (Member # 8552) on :
I'm on compounded amphotericin B. The infection showed up when we had a leak in our utility room which caused mold growth. I was having very bad diarrhea which has slowed down a lot with this med. Also more fatigue, white tongue etc..
It took about a week before I started to feel a lot better.
You will no doubt feel better very soon.
Terry
Posted by TerryK (Member # 8552) on :
chootik Aspergillus is a different fungus than candida. Candida symptoms can overlap lyme symptoms. There is a very long list of symptoms that one can have with candida.
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