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candidiasis / candida

4everyoung1
4everyoung1
I was wondering if anyone knows is cadida or systemic yeast contributes to fibromyalgia. Seems like a lot of the symptoms are shared by the two conditions.

:) PJ
Fantod
Fantod
A good majority of your immune system is found in your gut. I take a very good quality probiotic everyday to make sure that my intestinal flora is as healthy as possible. Take care.
Cocoa1
Cocoa1
Hi Foreveryoung1. Candida can overlap with fibromyalgia and can worsen fibromyalgia, so it's a good idea to treat it. I was practically bedridden and on FMLA in 2012 and now have very good control of my pain and stiffness. After much research, I have created a regimen that has helped me tremendously and part of my regimen consisted of treating candida and balancing my gut.

I work with an integrative medical doctor and one of the things we did was an anti-candida protocol. I was put on an anti-candida diet, given anti-fungals, and given probiotics and other products to enhance my gut health. I began to follow this protocol in the fall of 2013 and began to have great improvement. This protocol has helped me get control of my fibromyalgia symptoms and I still follow the diet combined with the paleo diet to this day.

A great place to start in learning more about following an anti-candida protocol is with the book: The Fungus Link by Doug Kaufman. He also has a television show and website called: Know the Cause.
You can also visit his site at www.knowthecause.com

It is my opinion that anyone diagnosed with fibromyalgia address candida overgrowth. I have done a multitude of research on this topic and found that candida can coexist with fibromyalgia and exacerbate fibromyalgia. I have a blog and I talk about Foods to Avoid if you have Fibromyalgia and also about candida. My blog is: www.kickfibro.com
Best Wishes to you!
WhiteDolphin
WhiteDolphin
Totally off topic here..just a funny: I was watching TV one day, some reality show was on and this woman's name was Candida. I thought hmmmmmm...who thought "Oh my baby girl what should I name her? Oh Candida, what a pretty name!"?
Cocoa1
Cocoa1
WhiteDolphin that is too funny! Thanks for giving me a good laugh today!
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