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Can you please explain signs of yeast overgrowth. Is everyone sugar free?
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Lauralyme
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They are actually very similar to lyme symptoms. There is a list somewhere on this forum of yeast symptoms and it's amazing how they match lyme symptoms.
I am sugar free.
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Are you following the diet and taking plenty of probiotics?
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I think that many women have to go sugar/starch free. But, I've met some that don't. We are all different. It depends on what we have, as well as what we have been exposed to in the past.
I felt horrible last week. I thought I was getting a weird reaction from my meds, but it turned out to be yeast. Only had mild itching on my foot.
Once I took a diflucan, my head and body felt so much better about 2 hrs later. I was surprised how much it felt like a wicked herx (never knew yeast could do that). I know what gave it to me (topical).
I need to watch out for topical stuff that has any form of sugar/substitute in it.
I have to eat sugar free, and starch free or I get sharp pains, feel sick & itch (vaginal and feet). I do Burrascano's anti candida diet. It works.
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Hi tiff! I get dry skin all over, upset, bloated tummy if I eat anything with more than say, 10 mgs of sugar in it and I get tired and stiff knee joints.
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I am gluten free and try to avoid sugar. But I am not 100% sugar free. I take VSL#3 probiotics, and I only drink water. I've never really been a soda drinker anyway.
So if the signs of yeast overgrowth are similar to Lyme, how do you know for sure it's yeast?
Thanks for all the advice, I really appreciate it.
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ok, so I checked out the diet. Raw Milk? Really? I thought raw milk was bad for you because it contains lots of bacteria?
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One More thing. IS Burrascano's anti candida diet in a book, or can I get a copy online?
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The only symptoms I seem to have of yeast are yellow toenails and I feel like I'm getting dandruff. I don't have bloating or itching or any of that... My LLMD wants me to take difuclan.
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Here are Dr. B's guidelines for yeast (I don't think anyone can get well without managing yeast).
By the way, his whole protocol is under Medical Questions here on lymnet. It says: Dr. B's 2008 guidelines for treatment (first line under medical questions). . . .
From Burrascano's 2008 protocol, 16th edition:
MANAGING YEAST OVERGROWTH Many patients with weakened defenses, such as from chronic illnesses, including Lyme Disease, develop an overgrowth of yeast. This begins in the mouth and then spreads to the intestinal tract. Therefore the primary line of defense is careful oral hygiene, replenishing the beneficial bacteria by daily intake of yogurt, Kefir, and/or acidophilus, and by following a strict low carbohydrate diet.
ORAL HYGEINE: CLEANSING Brush the teeth, tongue, gums, inner cheeks and palate first with toothpaste, then again for 30 seconds while holding an antiseptic mouthwash in the mouth Then, rinse by scrubbing while holding plain water in the mouth.
TOOTHPASTE Use �AP-24� toothpaste, sold by NuSkin Enterprises. Unlike conventional toothpastes that may contain alcohols, formaldehydes and abrasives, this product cleans in a unique way. It contains two �surfactants� (detergent-like cleansers) that are very effective without being harsh. This product is available in two forms- regular and whitening (both contain fluoride). Choose either one.
In addition, get from them their patented toothbrush that is designed to work with this toothpaste. It cleans better and is far gentler than regular or electric toothbrushes. Order AP-24 products by calling 1-800-487-1000. The U.S. reference # is 9256681-R
MOUTHWASHES Use an antiseptic mouthwash (Scope, Listerine, etc.), and brush the teeth, tongue, gums, cheeks and the roof of the mouth while holding the mouthwash in the mouth. Do this for 30 seconds, then rinse repeatedly with water.
For especially thick or resistant thrush, the most effective (and drastic) treatment, employed as a last resort, consists of using "Dakin's Solution" as a mouth rinse. Make this by mixing one teaspoon of household liquid bleach (Clorox) in four ounces of water. A small amount is held in the mouth while brushing, then spit out, and repeated until the thrush has cleared. This is usually a one-time treatment, but may have to be repeated every few weeks.
After using an antiseptic, it is necessary to immediately eat yogurt or chew an acidophilus capsule to replenish the beneficial flora in the mouth. Because the germ count, both harmful and beneficial, will be artificially reduced after such a cleaning, and because yeasts are opportunists, the yeast infection can come back. By having the yogurt or acidophilus then, the yeast will be crowded out and a more normal oral flora will result.
INTESTINAL TRACT: An overgrowth of yeast here will ferment dietary sugars and starches, forming acids, gas, alcohols and a variety of organic chemicals. Symptoms include gas, bloat, heartburn and/or pain in the stomach area, and because of the organic chemicals, there can be headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, wooziness and post-meal fatigue.
To clear intestinal yeast, first the tongue and mouth must be cleansed so yeast does not reenter the system with every swallow. Next, since yeast germs feed on sugars and starches, follow the low carbohydrate diet outlined below. Finally, to replenish the normal, beneficial microbes, eat PLAIN yogurt daily, drink Kefir, 4 ounces daily, and/or take acidophilus, 2 capsules three times daily after meals.
YEAST CONTROL DIET- restricted carbohydrate regimen UNRESTRICTED FOODS All protein foods, such as meat, fish, fowl, cheese, eggs, dairy, tofu
RESTRICTED FOODS FRUITS Fruits may be a problem because they contain a large amount of sugars. However, if the fruit contains a lot of fiber, this may make up for the sugars to some degree. Thus: � Fruits are only allowed at the end of a meal, and never on an empty stomach � Only high fiber fruits are allowed � Only very small amounts!
ALLOWED IN GENEROUS AMOUNTS Grapefruit, lemons, limes, tomatoes, avocado
ALLOWED IN SMALL AMOUNTS ONLY! (The high fiber content in these hard, crunchy fruits partially makes up for the carbohydrates) Pears, apples, strawberries, cantaloupe, etc.
NOT ALLOWED (These soft fruits do not have enough fiber) Oranges, watermelons, bananas, grapes, etc. No fruit juices either!
VEGETABLES Green vegetables and salads are O.K. Avoid or limit starchy vegetables (potato, rice, beans, etc.) and avoid pasta.
STARCHES None!! If it is made from flour- any kind of flour- it is not allowed. (No breads, cereals, cake, etc.)
SWEETENERS NOT ALLOWED No sugars at all, and no fructose or corn syrup
ALLOWED (if tolerated) Stevia (safest), honey, and Splenda, Aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal) may not be tolerated by some patients Saccharin products are not recommended
DRINKS ALLOWED Water, seltzer, caffeine-free diet sodas, coffee and tea without sugar or caffeine, vegetable juices
NOT ALLOWED Fruit juices, regular sodas, and any drinks sweetened with sugars or syrups
No Alcohol at all
OTHERS Do not skip any meals. At least three regular meals daily are needed; a better option is to eat very small portions but have between meal snacks to maintain blood sugar and insulin levels.
Bedtime snacks, if taken, must be totally carbohydrate free!
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by tiffagoo:
So if the signs of yeast overgrowth are similar to Lyme, how do you know for sure it's yeast?
We don't know. That's why I feel it's so important to follow the diet 100% so you know what is causing you to feel sick. Why feel sicker than we have to?
When there are SO many variables......abx,herbs, supplements, etc it makes sense to keep the food as a common denominator to make a it a bit easier in figuring out what made us feel sicker.
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Do not drink raw milk. I have found that Flax milk or almond milk, both unsweetened are good. No sugar.
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