Tess in the Burbs Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Without too much information, I am pretty sure my yeast infection problems stem from a yeast overgrowth. I have other health problems that fit the 'symptoms'. My Dr has me take the oral yeast infection drug when I get them, but it's been 5 straight months and this month it's not going away!!! I have done some research and seen all the pills online and ebooks available with food only solutions, but what really works to rid the body of yeast overgrowth? And how hard is it really to not eat yeast? My family won't change without a fight ;-) Is there something I can take in a pill to rid of yeast? Or do I need to do it through food changes? Or both? I would greatly appreciate any help you can offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 They still eat yeasted bread. I just don't eat it myself. You can have tortillas, or unleavened bread for yourself. I use lemon or lime juice instead of vinegar. The only reason I'm not completely yeast free is because I still drink a little wine :) I've seen improvements, though, even keeping the wine in my diet. You also need to cut back on that which feeds yeast - sugar and simple carbs. Check labels, because yeast is EVERYWHERE. It's on all kinds of meats, even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Is it labeled as yeast? or are there other names I am looking for on labels to avoid? I know one thing I read said xanthan gum and carageenen were things to avoid as well. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa at Home Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Started by Crissy. There have been numerous requests for info. Do a search on the boards for "candida" and you can read the discussion. You may want to google "candida cleanse" to start learning facts and terminology. ~Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Is it labeled as yeast? or are there other names I am looking for on labels to avoid? I know one thing I read said xanthan gum and carageenen were things to avoid as well. thanks! It's usually labeled as yeast. However, although I've been doing this for six months, I didn't know about xanthan gum. Are you serious?? That's the only stuff that makes me gluten/dairy/egg/yeast free bread work. Argh!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandamom Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I have serious yeast issues more or less controlled through the use of probiotics and digestive enzymes. I have always dealt with yeast issues but where it became a problem was when I was trying to nurse my children. I was prescribed Diflucan for something like 5 months in a row before I finally said enough is enough. The docs were still willing to prescribe it (this was 5 years ago when prescribing it for more than 3 days at a time was a lot) but I wanted something better. I did try a yeast free diet (sugar free, carb free, yeast free, etc.) and I didn't make it longer than one week because I just didn't eat enough alternatives. I probably would have done better had I done it more slowly rather than taking everything out at one time. So, my experience wasn't very good although I suspect that I mostly did not give it enough time and didn't eat enough calories to sustain myself because I didn't have enough alternatives. What I do now? I continue to eat a lousy diet but I do find that if I control my sugar intake I tend to do much better. I am a Dr. Pepper addict so this is hard but as I switch to other drinks I find I feel better. I take a lot of probiotics (vitacost.com) and digestive enzymes. The brand I take suggests that I take 2 capsules for one serving each of DE and probiotics but I'll take 6 capsules each. I have also found monthly hormonal swings where I feel the yeast gets worse but once I'm through the bad part it will get better. I also don't drink any milk as that was related. Also, my children have each reacted with increased yeast infections (even my ds) due to various foods they ate. For one it was strawberries and peaches and another it was peaches. I mention that to say that if you can find a few food triggers you might solve part or most of your problem. I'm not sure how helpful this is but it is part of what I have gone through dealing with yeast. I know I would be much better if I could control my diet completely but I since I tend to manage it pretty well doing what I'm doing I don't have the motivation to make the change I need to make. I wish you better luck than I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 were very helpful to me! I made my dh and kiddos try everything that I made, although they could eat more than me. I know how bad a yeast overgrowth can get and like I said on the other thread that was mentioned...the traditional docs couldn't even touch it! I think that I took Nystatin, had to find the right doc to prescribe it :mad:, probiotics, yogurt and staying off of those yeast building ingredients. :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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