which on works better for a candida infection with lyme?
Posted by annier1071 (Member # 28977) on :
candida intestinal? they gave me diflucan a few weeks ago. I have a cold sore issue now but they did not give me nystatin..they gave valtrex oral insead for viral infection.
I am sure you know that everyone says diet is key too but if you like me, I got it even with the correct diet. I think it just happens to many of us.
Posted by renny1985 (Member # 25222) on :
My LLMD told me that diflucan can be used in Lyme treatment and therefore you need to be more cautious in when you take it and how much.
Nystatin does not work on lyme bacteria and that may be a better choice in combo with abx for lyme.
Posted by Abxnomore (Member # 18936) on :
Diflucan works better, much better. It penetrates through the intestine and gets into your blood stream, nystatin does not.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Nystatin is better for preventing yeast. I would ask your LLMD if you can take it during your treatment. Diflucan is great for killing the yeast systemically.
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]
Posted by ktkdommer (Member # 29020) on :
My son takes nystatin preventatively every day and I am taking diflucan currently for yeast issues. I remember years ago feeling so much better on diflucan for a fungus toe.hat was before I knew I had Lyme. I will be interested to see what happens this time.