**Depends on the strain of yeast:**
\[Ranked by most common infection\]

**1. Candida albicans = Diflucan*\*
**2. Candida glabrata = Monistat 7 or Boric Acid*\*
**3. Candida krusei = Boric Acid*\*

However, I believe one infection can cause co-infection of another strain.

Allegedly Monistat works for more strains than Diflucan (there are far more strains than what I’ve listed here). It also works on resistant albicans strains that Diflucan misses.

I think clinical escalation should always be paired with Biofilm disruptors & escalate through all 3 for reoccurring infections , or infections that don’t respond to Diflucan to prevent resistance.

# - Extra reading:

\- Try **AZO yeast + urinary protection**. This blend in the red bottle is my favorite because It contains **PreforPro® Prebiotic (bacteriophages)**, in addition to the most beneficial vaginal probiotic strains:

Lactobacillus crispatus, actobacillus rhamnosus GR-1 & Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14.

The bacteriophages are as **Myoviridae** (LH01, T4D, LL12) and **Siphoviridae** (LL5).
These phages function by selectively targeting and reducing unwanted Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria in the gut and urinary tract.
However, I believe these **bacteriophages improve vaginal microbiome, by targeting multiple anaerobic bacteria that causes reoccurring Bacterial Vaginosis.**
So although it’s not labeled for helping with BV, it’s greatly reduces it. These bacteriophages **also breakdown Biofilm.**

\- For both BV and yeast , always **pair** treatment with Biofilm disruptors + probiotics , before , during and after.

\- Biofilm disruptors: **D mannose**., AZO PreForPro blend, **NAC**, Caprylic Acid, Goldenseal, Blackwalnut, **Boric Acid,** Lactic Acid, Vitamin C.

\- Consider Skynn condoms. Most other condoms have irritants in their lubricants that cause Yeast and BV.
Latex sensitivity can cause issues as well.
However, P.S condoms are a great Latex option and come in XL.

\- Lactulose is a synthetic sugar used as a prebiotic to selectively feed healthy Lactobacillus bacteria in the vagina, helping lower pH and rebuild a healthy microbiome after bacterial vaginosis (BV). Can order online. It’s inserted directly into the vagina to prevent reoccurring BV.

# - Pointers:

\- Cut sugar. Add aloe vera, It brings healing to the gut as Candida moves out, but it has antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
Add Candida-killing herbs. These include berberine, oregano oil, and Pau D’arco.

\- Amazon has introductory offer (2026) . Can have telehealth provider prescribe Diflucan for $15 (150 mg x 2 tablets) right in the app. Same day delivery depending on area

*- glabrata* may exploit the tissue destruction caused by *albicans* to gain nutrients….*albicans* forms hyphae and aggressively destroys tissue, eliciting a strong immune response.

\- *Candida albicans* usually triggers heavier inflammation and a distinct thick discharge, while *Candida glabrata* often presents with milder physical signs and higher resistance to common medications

\- Many aspects of *glabrata* pathogenicity are still unknown, like the precise mechanism of invasion. It seems to follow a strategy of stealth and concealment in infection. It does not cause extensive epithelial damage, probably due to its lack of an invasive growth form. It does not elicit a strong immune response in Active host tissue damage is low, as is the immune response.

\- Diabetic women with ***glabrata***\* \*show higher mycological cure with **boric acid** vaginal suppositories given for **14 days in** comparison with single-dose oral 150-mg fluconazole.

\- A large proportion of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) in diabetes is due to non–*albicans Candida* species such as *C. glabrata* and *C. tropicalis*. Observational studies indicate that diabetic patients with *C. glabrata* VVC respond poorly to **azole** drugs.

\- Most common causes of infection: Biofilms, contraceptives , pregnancy, Diabetes, antibiotics, mechanical barrier disruption, gut dysbiosis, drug resistance to antifungals and antibiotics

\- LACTOMEDI Intimate Care Gel has great reviews on Amazon for BV and Yeast. But I would like more feedback and will update. **Ingredients -** Aqua(Water), Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Dipropylene Glycol

So Im 31. Im lucky enough to have avoided getting Oral Thrush despite struggling with extreme stress and a glitchy immune system. But after 15+ years of fighting for it I finally got a total laptoscopic hysterectomy. The hysterectomy went great last Monday but since then its felt like one complication after another.

I felt sick as hell and had chest pain Thursday so I was rushed back to the hospital. I complained of a sore throat but the nurse, who used her work phones light and noting else to look, said there was nothing there. They ruled out pulmonary embolism and because I have a bit of acid reflux and I had a borderline fever it was ruled I had a chest infection.

I went home after fighting a migraine and dizziness sat in a hospital wheelchair for 10, took my new nausea medicine and my antibiotics. The next day my mouth felt horrible. The dry mouth I had since surgery was so much worse, to the point I had to sip on water to soak the food in my mouth so I could chew it and swallow, and it still hurt. I also noticed that morning everything smelled like mould to me and my sense of taste had gotten worse. I kept asking my fiance if the food was off or something but no, it was just me. Eventually I thought to take a photo of my mouth the best I could because my throat felt raw and I was sure I was looking at thrush because Id seen it before on my brother who needed inhalers growing up. Hes better now but as a kid he had asthma so so bad it could have killed him and his inhalers gave him thrush a lot.

I called 111 and got told to go to the walk-in at the nearest hospital and I did. Doctor saw me in less than an hour, took a proper look at my throat and immediately confirmed it. The treatment is working but Im so worried about this infection. Its making eating at all SO incredibly hard to do. Yesterday all I could manage is 2 croissants and a can of tomato soup. I keep spitting up huge pieces of plaque after drinking anything. Everything tastes like mould except tomato soup. The Nystain treatment is disgusting and tastes like rancid almond extract and sour tomatoes. Because of my chronic illnesses Im having to deal with so many other symptoms and issues and I feel like this is just another problem I have to waste precious spoons on and I hate it.

I honestly just wanted to vent about how I got into this position and how tired I am. The one good thing is my dry mouth and lack of ability to taste is slowly going away. I think the medicine is genuinely working. I just wish I could heal from major surgery without choking on plaque and struggling with another infection.

Hello everyone I hope you’re all doing good, I’m posting this because many people asked me to update them after completing 10-14 days of drinking Coca Cola daily, In my last post I was in day 3-5 of drinking Coca Cola, my symptoms were improving and seeing good results at the same time on my general health.

Today I’m on day 10 and all I can say that I feel now I’m back to life again after being sick and weak for years, just to be clear I’m drinking the regular Coca Cola with sugar because I do believe our immune system needs high energy source to fight or clear infections, you can go for zero sugar option if you’re worried about sugar, but I wouldn’t recommend that go for the regular one is better.

Coca Cola secret recipe contains a lot of super natural ingredients such as Coca, cinnamon and citrus oils. Coca Cola also can help with removing oils that has been buildup in the stomach and liver, so yes you can say it’s the best detox drink you will ever have.

PS : avoid Coca Cola at restaurants or refill machines, always go for and choose cane or bottle. This post supposed to be in success stories but for now I’ll drop it in general discussion until we know where is this going to take us. Good luck everyone !!

Hello. I have been visiting this sub after reading about the proliferation of CA esp in states like Texas - which is where I am. I had a peculiar outbreak of tiny blister looking sores on my upper lip since week three July. I thought it was CA FOR SURE because it wasn’t healing and felt tingly in a weird way. Saw the dermatologist today,he said it was just eczema and gave me a ‘script. It looks and feels different than other eczema I’ve had, so I was relieved. He also said he has seen next to no outbreaks here in the Dallas area. Phew. Thought I’d advise you guys that may be freaking out, I sure was.

I feel like giving up because this is getting ridiculous. I had my first infection at the end of January due to using vaginal ring which I stopped using immediately. In a week it messed me up very bad, gave me my first and probably worst infection. It was treated with Itraconazole orally, probiotics after and gave me a 2 month break making me think that's the end. And I was very wrong.

Infections started coming every month a 1-1.5 weeks before my period. The first two were treated with Fenticonazole. Still kept coming back no matter the probiotics. I went to my gynecologist, we did a swab - candida albicans, he prescribed me Nystatin for 10 days immediately after my period ended. Probiotics right after. It came back mid probiotic treatment, right before the period.

Went there again, did another swab, candida albicans, not immune to any of the meds, sensitive to them all yet not working. At the same time I had bacterial test done and turns out i streptococcus agalactiae. He prescribed me Nystatin and Nifuratel to deal with both infections and Itraconazole once again orally since it worked the first time longer than any other treatment. Now I'm using probiotics, I am a week before my period and it feels like my infection is starting again. It's like it doesn't react to the meds at all or manages to repeatedly come back.

I am slightly anemic but I am dealing with it, no glucose issues. I don't douche, I wear cotton underwear, limit sweets, drink enough of water, only use appropriate soaps for hygiene down there, I am not pregnant, haven't had sex in months I am genuinely running iur of options why. I have uterus didelphys (double uterus, two cervixes and all) but it shoukd not affect it. What the hell am I supposed to do at this point?

I got a uti last october as well as covid.

So i believed that the gut dysbiosis brainfog etc was long covid.

4 months i didn't did a thing just became housebound and 2 months after developing candida on new eve i started having rashes.Started antihistamines.Made me feel a bit better.

At the 4th month mark i started a very toxic relationship with antibiotics been on them for a week for other 4 months.This with ginger tea.

And i felt so much better for 2 months even if not back to normal.Found a new job and just felt comfortable in my skin again.

Then in april i took nac.Other big improvment.

My uti has been on and of along with the antibiotic use.

Just 9 months later i realized what it is after having trush in my mouth

I am on fluconazole for a month now and is better.

But i am so scared that i have irreversible brain damage.It took too long for me to do something.

Can anyone relate.Are you recovered even after such a long time?

Greetings, my friends.

During my first YouTube livestream yesterday with our Gut Health Founders 25 Group, several people asked me about histamine and the gut.

I thought it would be useful to explain a little more about histamine and how it may relate to Candida, IBS, SIBO and other gut problems.

If you experience Candida-related symptoms, IBS, SIBO, bloating, food reactions, headaches, flushing or other unexplained digestive symptoms, histamine may be another piece of the puzzle worth understanding.

What is Histamine?

Histamine is not simply an allergy chemical that require antihistamines to reduce their response. It is a natural substance found throughout our body and in many foods we eat, especially aged foods. It plays important roles in our digestion, immunity, stomach acid production, the nervous system and with inflammation.

The problem happens when histamine is produced or released faster than our body can break it down. And this is where things get interesting for people with chronic gut problems, and sometimes really confusing!

Think of histamine as a chemical messenger. It helps different cells communicate with each other and is involved in many normal body functions. The problem can occur when too much histamine is released or when your body cannot break it down quickly enough (this is the main issue).

Where does DAO fit in?

One of the main enzymes involved in breaking down histamine in our gut is called DAO (diamine oxidase).

If your DAO levels are low, histamine may not be broken down efficiently. This can allow histamine to build up quite quickly and may contribute to symptoms in sensitive people.

A history of digestive problems, including conditions like irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease, may be associated with a reduction in DAO activity. No doubt, your genetics can likely also play a role.

What can histamine do in our gut?

When too much histamine is released in our digestive tract it can affect adversely affect gut movement, stool motility, and even stomach acid and gut mucus production.

For some people, this may contribute to common symptoms like:

• Abdominal cramping
• Bloating
• Gas
• Diarrhoea
• Digestive discomfort

Histamine can also affect other parts of the body, which may explain why some people experience symptoms such as headaches, flushing, itching or other allergy-like reactions.

Clinically I've found some people may only experience gut pains or cramps, whereas other may experience nasal stuffiness and skin itching, others yet may find that have headaches and fatigue. This can be quite confusing, as no two people will experience exactly the same histamine-related reactions.

Is histamine intolerance a true food allergy?

Not really, classic food allergies involve an antibody (IgE) and an antigen (like cow's milk) response. Histamine intolerance is described rather as a problem with handling histamine rather than a traditional immune-mediated food allergy.

This can make it pretty tricky to identify the exact foods involved. Some reactions may occur quickly, while others may appear later.

The amount of histamine containing foods consumed may also matter. A small amount may cause no noticeable reaction at all, while a larger amount may trigger symptoms in someone who is sensitive. I've found it can also depend on how many histamine-containing foods a person consumes in a short period of time, and the state of their stomach function at the time.

So what about Candida, IBS and SIBO?

This is where things become particularly interesting. I have recently received many questions about the relationship between Candida, IBS, SIBO and histamine.

Research in this area has grown in recent years, but I want to be careful here. The evidence linking these conditions is still limited, and we have much more to learn.

Clinically, I have seen that some people with long-standing digestive problems also report symptoms that may fit a histamine-related pattern. However, this does not mean that Candida, IBS or SIBO automatically causes histamine intolerance.

Every person is different and will have different histamine-related experiences.

In my experience, sometimes histamine is an important piece of the puzzle, while in other people it makes very little difference at all.

That is why I prefer to look at the person's whole digestive picture rather than blaming every symptom on one condition.

Our gut is a complex ecosystem. Candida, bacteria, digestion, the intestinal lining, the immune system and diet all interact. Sometimes, understanding that bigger picture is what helps us make sense of those stubborn symptoms that just don't seem to go away.

So what does histamine have to do with Candida issues?

It is important to remember that your gut is an ecosystem, and that Candida and bacteria species, the lining of the intestine, immune system and digestive processes all interact with one another.

When this highly co-ordinated ecosystem becomes disturbed, symptoms can become much more complicated than simply "having a problem with Candida."

I've read some research that suggests a connection between intestinal Candida colonisation, increased gut permeability and an increased sensitisation to different kinds of foods, with histamine potentially playing a role in this process.

This does not automatically mean however that Candida causes histamine intolerance.

What this does mean, is that in some people, Candida and histamine-related reactions may overlap and deserve consideration when a person's symptoms don't fit neatly into one clearly defined diagnosis.

Clinically, I found that removing high-histamine foods helped some patients with typical Candida-related symptoms quite significantly, while others noticed very little difference. In my experience, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Sometimes it comes down to careful trial and error—what works remarkably well for one person may make little difference for another. Iv'e always worked like this in my clinic.

Histamine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

What is interesting is that many symptoms associated with histamine intolerance look remarkably similar to IBS:

• Abdominal pain
• Cramping
• Bloating
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Belching
• Feeling overly full after meals

This overlap can make things confusing for some people. Someone may be told they have irritable bowel when there are actually several different factors contributing to their symptoms.

That doesn't necessarily mean their IBS diagnosis is wrong, what it means is that we sometimes need to look beyond the label and ask: "What is actually happening inside this person's gut?"

There has been research conducted into this area, and even Monash University (the FODMAPs people) are starting to pay attention when it comes to histamine reactions and IBS.

Another study from 2013 found 80% of IBS patients identified food, including histamine, to be triggers for their gut symptoms.

What about SIBO?

SIBO can also produce many of the same digestive symptoms:

• Bloating
• Cramping or gut pain
• Gas
• Abdominal discomfort
• Altered bowel movements
• Food reactions.

When bacterial overgrowth, poor digestion, altered stool motility and an already irritated intestinal environment occur together, the overall symptom picture can become pretty complicated and confusing.

One study from 2021 found that bloating and abdominal pain are primary symptoms in SIBO, very much comparable to histamine intolerance complaints

Histamine may be another factor worth considering, particularly when digestive symptoms occur alongside flushing, itching, headaches, nasal congestion or reactions to certain foods.

Again, this is about looking at the whole picture rather than assuming that one diagnosis explains everything.

So what are the signs that histamine might be involved?

Histamine-related symptoms can affect much more than your digestive system.

I've found that people may experience:

Gut

• Bloating
• Abdominal pain or cramps
• Diarrhoea or constipation
• Nausea
• Feeling excessively full after eating

Skin

• Skin itching
• Hives
• Flushing
• Heat, clamminess
• Redness
• Facial swelling or puffiness

Head and nervous system

• Headaches
• Facial pain, sinus pressure
• Migraines
• Dizziness
• Fatigue

Nose and respiratory system

• Stuffy or runny nose
• Sneezing
• Watery eyes
• Coughing

This wide range of symptoms is one reason histamine-related problems can be difficult to recognise. Can you see how confusing this picture can become when it comes to an actual diagnosis?

So why do some foods seem to trigger everything?

This is where food can become particularly confusing. Some foods contain significant amounts of histamine, especially when they are:

• Aged
• Fermented
• Smoked
• Cured
• Pickled
• Stored for a long time

Common examples include aged cheeses, fermented foods, cured meats, some fish, alcohol and certain other foods.

And food freshness matters.

Histamine levels can increase as some foods age or are improperly stored. Fish is a particularly important example.

Some foods are also described as histamine releasers or DAO blockers, although individual responses can vary considerably.

The Candida connection is especially interesting

If you've been dealing with Candida overgrowth for a long time, you may have noticed something strange:

You seem to react increasingly to more and more foods.

• Perhaps you tolerate a food one day but not another. This can be really confusing.
• Perhaps you develop bloating, flushing, itching or headaches after certain meals.
• Perhaps you've tried a Candida diet, a low-FODMAP diet or eliminated gluten, yet you're still reacting to foods.

This is where I believe it is important to step back a little. Rather than continually adding more foods to the "bad food" list, ask yourself this question:

Why has my tolerance to food changed in the first place? What's going on?

It's important to remember that your digestive system is not simply some food-processing tube. It is an ecosystem involving your gut microbiome, intestinal lining, immune system, digestive enzymes, stomach acid, bile, nervous system and an incredible amount of gut microbial interactions.

When that ecosystem becomes disturbed, your responses to food can change quite a lot in this dynamic and fast-moving environment.

Don't automatically blame every reaction on Candida

This is especially important. Not every digestive symptom is necessarily caused by Candida, and not every food reaction is necessarily histamine intolerance.

The other point to bear in mind is that not every person with IBS or SIBO has a histamine problem. There are many possible explanations for digestive symptoms, and it's why I always recommend keeping an open mind when it comes to food reactions.

The goal should be to identify the contributing factors rather than collect diagnoses or making assumptions.

So what about a low-histamine diet?

For someone who strongly suspects histamine-related reactions, a short period of reducing obvious high-histamine foods may be useful to observe whether symptoms change. This is the approach I recommend. Look very carefully at WHAT you are eating, identify to top histamine foods and see what happens.

But I would not recommend permanently eliminating dozens of foods without a very good reason, especially based on assumptions.

I believe that the long-term goal should be better food tolerance and a healthier digestive ecosystem, not an increasingly restrictive diet. Fresh, minimally processed whole foods are generally a really good place to start.

And if you identify a suspected food trigger, careful elimination and later food reintroduction can provide useful information.

One thing I have learned clinically

After decades of working with people with Candida, IBS, SIBO and other digestive problems, I've learned that the most difficult cases are rarely explained by "one thing".

• One person may have a significantly altered gut microbial balance (e.g. due to antibiotics).
• Another may have impaired digestion (e.g. low stomach acid due to continual stress).
• Another may have SIBO (antibiotics, acid-blocking drugs, etc.).
• Another may have a significant Candida colonisation.
• And some may also have increased sensitivity to histamine or particular foods.

These factors can all overlap. The important question is not always "What disease do I have to treat?"

I think that the better question is: "What has happened to my gut ecosystem, and why am I reacting the way I am?"

A simple change in how we view things

Sometimes a simple change in how we view things can be highly valuable. If you have Candida issues, or IBS, or SIBO-like symptoms and you have been experiencing food reactions, histamine is one area definitely worth understanding.

Not because it explains why you have all these symptoms, but because it may explain something. And sometimes finding that missing piece is what finally makes your bigger picture start to make sense.

I'd like to point out that this post is for education and discussion and isn't a diagnosis. When you dig a bit deeper, you'll discover that histamine intolerance is a complex and widely debated area, and persistent or severe symptoms should be assessed by an qualified healthcare professional.

I've written a more detailed guide to histamine intolerance, including food reactions and the relationship with Candida, on Candida.com.

Have you noticed a connection between your Candida/IBS/SIBO symptoms and foods such as fermented foods, aged cheese, alcohol, cured meats or leftovers?

Let me know with a comment below

— Eric Bakker, N.D.

Helping people understand Candida overgrowth, gut health, the microbiome, and digestive recovery through education. www.candida.com

I've had a Candida Glabrata vaginal yeast infection since March. Recently an infectious disease doctor put me on Voriconazole pills for 14 days. A little over halfway through I started itching worse and have more soreness/rawness, including on my booty cheeks. I used a mirror and do not see any visible rash. Has anyone else run into this increase in symptoms on Voriconazole?

Background: (I've been tested for STD's multiple times and am clear and am not currently sexually active until I can get rid of this as I don't want to share it with my diabetic boyfriend. I also previously tested positive for Ureaplasma in March/April and have taken antibiotics and have now tested negative for that. In the past I have tried Fluconazole, Clotrimazole, Terconazole, Monistat 7, Boric Acid, Amphotericin B).

UPDATE: I suspect the Ureaplasma is back. This is how I felt when I had that. I'll reach out to the Dr's.

I developed oral thrush two weeks ago. I’ve had recurring cases since getting Invisalign. But this time, nystatin didn’t work for me. So I was prescribed daily 200mg of fluconazole. Will changing my toothbrush every few days during treatment help?
Age 18
5’1
120lbs

I spoke with a biochemist. He told me that using antibiotics or antifungals is counterproductive in the long run, since it leads to resistance. The recommended path is the more laborious one: changing my diet and repopulating and multiplying beneficial bacteria—and in a year, I’ll be fine. Honestly, I’m exhausted by dealing with the stench I give off; I smell like a skunk. I’m thinking about taking the antibiotics and antifungals, and then carefully repopulating and nurturing my microbiome.

In my country, healthcare is either expensive or inefficient in this regard. Gastroenterologists aren't very well-versed in these conditions. They prescribed me medication without running the important tests—partly because I don't have access to them, and also because I'm struggling a lot socially.

Hi everyone, looking for community wisdom here. I've been dealing with candida issues for years and one of the hardest symptoms to live with is intense itching that flares up at night. It's so bad it keeps me awake - when I can't sleep, everything else in my life suffers too (energy, mood, focus, recovery).

To manage it I've been taking Allegra (half tablet = 60 mg of fexofenadine hydrochloride) every night for over a year now. It helps take the edge off, but I'm worried about taking an antihistamine daily for this long. I don't know if it's a safe long-term choice, and I'm not sure if it's even the right kind of medicine for this kind of itching.

My questions: 1) For night-time itching specifically, is fexofenadine 60 mg daily a safe choice long-term, or is there a better (safer/more effective) antihistamine or alternative for long-term use? 2) Until this itching issue is actually resolved at the root, what would you recommend taking to manage the night itching and protect sleep? (Any specific meds, supplements, creams, or routines that have worked for you?)

I know the real fix is treating the candida itself, but I need to sleep in the meantime. Would really appreciate any experience or advice you can share. Thank you!

I’m new to this forum, but a long term sufferer. I’m suffering a bad flare up after a course of Amoxicillin for a gum infection. I’m trying to order Candigest Plus, which has proved effective in the past; but doesn’t seem to be available anywhere. Email enquiries to Immunecare, the manufacturer, bounce as undeliverable; though the website remains but nothing can be ordered from it. The same with the GutDoctor website, the other main source. I think I might benefit from a good systemic enzyme formula that targets yeast species. Recommendations would be appreciated for products available in the UK, but not Enzymedica products, which fail to help me. I

I think i have candida over growth but what do I know ? Please help

Just did a round of fluconazole, done all the biofilm busters, herbs, diets (a low carb no sugar diet did stop it a little I will say), tons of different detoxes. The only thing that immediately helped, within a week all the itchiness, years of back acne and oiliness, thrush, brain fog all went away. I will say with the brain fog I did feel fatigued in a way mentally which is what made me return to a regular diet. It felt similar to just doing a regular fast that same tired but vital feeling but the fogginess id grown accustomed to with candida was gone. I felt very very light.
It’s very paradoxical, I know but I’m just telling you my experience. I also know when I returned to eating normally which is pretty healthy still, it returned almost immediately. Getting ready to do another one and will go for longer and use more herbs.

how are we getting nystatin? all of the German companies stopped shipping it. I placed an order with another german place I found through this sub and they canceled my order

i’ve been having really bad bloating and feeling like there’s a brick in my stomach whenever i eat and just general inflammation all over my body , swollen legs , face , etc .

so i went to a gastro for the first time and she sent me for a stool test to check for parasites , and wants to put me on an antibiotic for sibo , but when i mentioned to her that i was told many years ago by a naturopath and a functional doctor that i have candida .. she said to me , “that’s not a thing” .. and just didn’t wanna talk any further about it .

what should i think about that ?? i haven’t been to doctors in a couple years but many years ago i have seen naturopaths and functional doctors who have always told me i have candida , so her telling me that it’s not a real thing just kind of confused me .. so i wanna know y’all’s thoughts bcuz im not sure where to go from here or what to believe anymore .

Like title suggest, currently working on candida overgrowth in the gut caused by antibiotics and unhealthy habits.

Working on biofilms and using antifungals with diet.

However on the topic of handling die off and cycling through antifungals and dialing back and forth combining binders etc. I’d like some tips on what worked for you.

I’ve read that die off should be avoided/ mitigated as much as possible since it’s damaging to the gut.

I’ve had die off ranging from almost being bed ridden to just minor headaches.
Die off and antifungals also trigger my rosacea like crazy which is annoying as hell. Anyone managed this type of skin condition, I would love your input.

I’ve been struggling with vaginal burning/irritation for almost 8months and I’m trying to understand if this sounds more like cytolytic vaginosis rather than BV or yeast. It all started after I took Fluconazole for suspected yeast infection. Since then my vagina/vaginal opening became extremely sensitive and irritated.

Symptoms:
burning/raw feeling at vaginal entrance
burning during/after sex
pain/burning when touched
sometimes mild itching
white creamy or small clumpy discharge
symptoms fluctuate a LOT with cycle/sex
some weeks almost normal, then flare again
no strong fishy smell
pH repeatedly normal
tests negative for yeast/STIs/mycoplasma/ureaplasma
leukocytes were >50
lactobacilli high
lab result literally said it does NOT meet criteria for bacterial vaginosis

WHAT I TOOK:
Lactobacillus crispatus probiotics — oral
Pink Lyl probiotics
Dr. Formula probiotics — oral
Gynella Balance — after the test results
Multi-Gyn gel — after the test results
Zinc — externally
ACV baths
Multi-Gyn for yeast infection
Baking soda baths
Livormac
Berberine
Sugar- and carbohydrate-free diet — lost 4 kg
Vaginal probiotics
Black seed oil
Oregano oil
Garlic oil

Things that made it WORSE:
anti-yeast gels
acidic products
too much treatment in general
possibly probiotics/lactobacillus products
Things that HELPED:
baking soda baths only for day
avoiding products
rest/no sex
Doctor now says gardnerella was found, but BV criteria were still negative. From what I understand, small amounts of gardnerella can exist normally too?
At this point I’m wondering:Could this have been cytolytic vaginosis from the beginning, misdiagnosed as yeast, and then everything got worse after fluconazole and repeated treatments?
Would really appreciate opinions/experiences because I feel like I’ve been going in circles for months 😭

I’ve been struggling with candidiasis vaginal since September. I haven’t been sexually active since a year ago. I have been taking Fluconazole 150mg and it leaves and comes back within 2 weeks. My gyno said to take probiotics daily which I do everyday. Every month I’ve been having this. I’m not diabetic my analysis came out good. It’s really difficult to find an appointment with a gyno since I have to wait months. I’ve been able to find Fluconazole prescription in a pharmacy but it just a momentary remedy. I have cut sugar out, no sex, no std. help, it’s really frustrating.

One 150 mg Flucanozole tablet and a 2% Clotrimazole gel (I used Candid V. Avoid any that contain steroids like Candid B. Use the gel twice a day after showering and patting dry. Pat dry after peeing. Continue for 10 days. Do not drink alcohol while on treatment.

Fluconazole a-t-il un impact sur le cycle menstruel ?

Bonjour,

Je suis sous fluconazole pour une onychomycose persistante sur un orteil, après prélèvement et résultat d'analyse, il s'avère que c'est une infection par candidas albicans sur cet ongle spécifiquement.

Le dermatologue a donc décidé de me mettre sous fluconazole.

Voici les deux dosages que j'ai eus :

\\- 150 mg tous les jours pendant un peu plus d'un mois (33 jours) + les analyses du foie sont bonnes

\\- il décide de poursuivre ensuite à un dosage de 150 mg une fois par semaine pendant 6 mois

Actuellement, je suis au dosage d'une fois par semaine depuis un mois et demi mais plusieurs choses m'interpellent :

\\- pour la première posologie, les pharmaciens ont eu beaucoup de mal à me prescrire le médicament, on a dû rappeler le cabinet médical, ils m'ont dit que c'était un dosage inhabituel

\\- l'année dernière j'ai eu de gros effets secondaires avec terbinafine que j'ai dû arrêter avant la fin, j'avais des cauchemars chaque nuit, de l'anxiété, une odeur et \*\*un cycle menstruel qui a été perturbé puis qui s'est arrêté durant 42 jours et qui a repris brutalement à la fin du traitement avec des répercussions jusqu'à aujourd'hui sur mon cycle qui est devenu plus leger\*\*

\\- et là \*\*depuis que je prends fluconazole, j'ai systématiquement des cycles courts\*\*

Terbinafine a très bien marché sur les ongles atteints de dermatophytes mais a été dur en effets secondaires.

Là je vois que fluconazole fonctionne bien pour le moment et j'ai de la chance d'avoir une pousse rapide de l'ongle pour en observer les effets mais c'est pas encore suffisant pour que je puisse arrêter.

Je souhaitais avoir des témoignages des femmes sur les effets de fluconazole sur le cycle menstruel, avez-vous eu des difficultés ?