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Posted by WPinVA (Member # 33581) on :
 
I have been treating babesia duncani, Lyme and Bart since summer 2011. I'm on a combo of strong abx. I have had yeast issues since last November but until now I have been able to keep them manageable with a few days of Diflucan plus strong probiotics.

My problem is that the Diflucan doesn't seem to be working any more, and I can't get the yeast under control anymore with what I'm doing. In addition to the diflucan, I'm already using the oral protocol from Dr. B's guidelines, I drink kefir and eat plain yogurt, I take strong probiotics (just switched brands) and I take Florastor as well.

Two questions:
1) I know I need to do better on diet and I'm working on that. I have seen lots of lists of foods to avoid. Is there a website that lists foods I CAN eat, suggested menus, meals, etc?

2) Is there anything else I can do to get the yeast under control?

I am still on abx and would like to continue if possible since I feel like I'm making good progress with this regimen.

thanks!
 
Posted by didogs (Member # 40101) on :
 
WP-I am so glad you posted this. I am in same boat as you. Wondering what people eat for meals, etc cause it seems like you can't eat anything?!

Sorry I don't have advice for you but hopefully others can help us both! Good luck
 
Posted by happydaychick (Member # 37799) on :
 
Here are a few websites with food lists and recipes:

http://www.wholeapproach.com/diet/foodlist.php

http://www.thecandidadiet.com/foodstoeat.htm

Someone else on this list serve posted anti-candida websites in the past. Go to the search feature to find more links.

Some of the best recipe websites I found are for the Paleo diet... you can adapt these recipes to the anti-candida diet.

I've had a VERY tough time following the anti-candida diet but the Paleo recipes have really helped with meal planning...

Good luck to you both.
 
Posted by happydaychick (Member # 37799) on :
 
Also, here are some food blogs that I subscribe to... while not specifically anti-candida, but you can adapt as needed. These bloggers have diet restrictions and provide recipes that are free of sugar, gluten, dairy, etc.

http://realsustenance.com/

http://sugarfreefairy.com/

http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2008/09/seafood-recipes-salmon-shrimp-and-fish.html
 
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
 
Be cautious about too much yogurt. It always had too much sugar for me. Kefir wasn't much better on the sugar count.
 
Posted by Life+Lyme (Member # 33568) on :
 
Lymetoo, I agree about the yogurt. I looked at the label and vanilla yogurt can have over 20 grams/serving! I use unsweetened Greek yogurt with some truvia and occasionally throw in some berries.
 
Posted by Bitten in Bergen (Member # 34067) on :
 
WPinVA - sorry for your trouble! There are similar posts (including mine) that talk about the yeast issues while on abx.

Some have said (and I tend to agree) that if you are on abx long term that no amount of diet or natural antifungals will rid you of yeast.

This happened to me and I was able to get my llmd to put me back on diflucan. Since it's been about a year on the abx, they suggested that I try to stop the abx and see how I do.

I, too, take the VSL 3 DS, as well as sacch. b. and prebiotics (arabinogalactan).

I've heard anecdotally that if diflucan doesn't work that ketonazole might...

Good luck!
 


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