Hey Hampton,

I'm dealing with the same issue! So far, I am getting the biggest response from a supplement called Floracor and more importantly, Lauricidin which claims to stop viruses and fungus from producing more. It says however that it takes 3 to 5 months to really work. All I can say is I've had this problem for over a year and so far, out of everything I've tried this has been the most helpful. Unfortunately, no cigar yet,so in that sense, I am no help!
what has helped you so far?
hugs,
Sarah

Thanks for the reply Sarah. What is lauricidin, a supplement? Never heard of it but I am willing to try anything. Have you been treated by a dr. for it? I have been taking rx for ketoconazole and it's helped but not completely went away. I have seen a communicative disease specialist dr. and all she said was I take immunosuppresents so that's why I have fungal issues. She was not any help. I currently trying probiotic complex pill supplements but only for about a week so not sure if it's working. I'm sorry that you have to deal with this problem also but thanks for the info. I'll look into the supplements.

I TOO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. NOT ALL THE TIME BUT OFTEN. I HAVE FOUND AN OVER THE COUNTER MED. CALLED AZO. THERES ONE FOR YEAST N ONE FOR UTI. TAKE SO MANY FOR A FEW DAYS AND TO KEEP IT AWAY YOU TAKE ONE TAB ON A DAILY BASIS. AND IT HELPS! I JUST TAKE IT WHEN ITS ACTIVE, THERE ARE TOO MANY DAILY PILLS TO ADD ANOTHER ONE! LOL!

I got a thrush infection last year on my vocal folds after the RA nodule when I was off my meds. The doc thought it was cancer, but I asked for Nystatin, and avoided surgery and a biopsy. I was taking Advair, a cortisone inhaler.

I used to have recurring yeast infections, that nothing would help. Since I stopped taking antibiotics for the most part, and stopped eating sugar, only good foods, it has been better. Of course, it could be my age - no hormones left to trigger it.

Ive had the same problem off and on for the past year...dr. gave me some powder for the fungus on my chest and also some althelets foot meds to use on the same place if i need it....as for the mouth someone here told me to use tea tree mouth wash..and it works...its really annoying this fungus stuff..lol..mine is always in the same place over and over again..


Kim

I too have struggled with this issue. I was on Nystatin for the loooongest time but it only kept it from getting worse. I have Addison's as well and am on steroids several times a day so there wasn't any chance of changing that so I had to figure out another way. Because of severe food allergies I was forced to go gluten free and when I did the yeast was "starved" and calmed down tremendously.

I hate to say it but the one thing that really truly helped mine go away was to starve it from sugars/breads/ and the stuff it really thrives on. To make it's environment that it loves non-livable if you will - and I can't believe I'M saying that... the one who used to be THE LOVER of ALL THINGS SWEET! It was only until I was forced to choose between live and death with my allergy when I realized the other beneficial outcomes like my yeast/thrush going away!!!

Sarah has some great advice on her website!!! :)

Hope this helps some...it's hard to do but you feel soooo much better in the long run!
Cosby

Hi there,

Have you tried probiotics and yogurt every day?

It will keep the good bacteria kiling the yeast.

Hampton, I too had continual yeast infections did 2 rounds of the diflucan, and still no relief....then I went to the health food store and got oregano oil capsules, knock on wood, not a hint of itch for over 2 months and I also eliminated sugars as suggested here for the first month...but I'm back on wheat and icecream...lol...good luck.

I suffered repeated thrash infections since age 5 (can you believe this?) and did not know what was causing it. I did not have RA (at the time), I was not on antibiotics, and I was not on steroids. It was only when a doctor told me to eliminate all sugar from my diet that the problem was solved. When I forgot and binged on sugar again, it was back. So, now I know that you don't need to do anything other than eliminate sugar to cure yourself of this problem. Try it, it might work for you too.

Oh how I hate candida/yeast infections! Almost as much as I hate arthritis. I second everyone who said to take out the sugar and the yeast goes away. It is so, so hard at first. You really need to cleanse your body of the yeast and then the cravings go away. Anitbiotics and prednisoze make the yeast come back too

A fabulous website that really has lots of info and support and sugar free recipes is wholeapproach.com. They also sell homeopathic antifungal products that help a lot. I find I need to cut out the sugar and take an antifungal to stay yeast free. I rotate my anti fungal 3 times a year so the yeast does not build up a tolorance. Olive leaf, grapefruit extract and caprilic acid all work really well. They also don't harm your liver like diflucan which is the only thing the doctor will give you. Having struggled for years with this - for me the key is to not eat white sugar! I can have lots of agave syrup and splenda and stevia sweetners so I am not totally deprived. But if I just look at a can of Coke, I will get a yeast infection. I also take lots of probiotics and eat yogurt. They really help too I think.

Good luck, it really stinks.
Gigi

I'm actually about to embark on a Candida/Fungal cleansing diet. I don't get vaginal yeast infections but I have many of the other symptoms of Candida overgrowth... not to mention really bad digestion issues. I recently read an excellent book with diet plans and recipes as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Candida-Yeast-Guidebook-Revised/dp/0761527400

Has lots of alternative herbal rememdies for yeast/fungal and parasites.

I don't necessarily buy into the 'Candida causes arthritis' bit but I do think that getting it under control can improve your overall inflamation levels and general health.

Hey I figure.. what do I have to loose at this point. Nothing in this diet can possible hurt me so I'm going for it.

Hi LynnRivers, Let me know how the cleanse works for you. I may be up to trying something like that. Thanks everyone for your replys. Lots of great info.