Niki
January 29th, 2006, 04:01 PM
I was reading about it, and I guess an overgrowth of Candida can cause a plethera of problems including acne and hairloss my friends...just a thought...
I just took a dose of probiotic that is supposed to kill off any excess candida...we will see. I started losing hair after being on antibiotics...which are famous for killing off the good microbes that can allow the bad ones, like Candida, to overgrow.
anyone else ever thought of this? I read that Candida may be a cause for much of the adult acne and mentioned hairloss as a common symptom as well.
I just took a dose of probiotic that is supposed to kill off any excess candida...we will see. I started losing hair after being on antibiotics...which are famous for killing off the good microbes that can allow the bad ones, like Candida, to overgrow.
anyone else ever thought of this? I read that Candida may be a cause for much of the adult acne and mentioned hairloss as a common symptom as well.
53balder
January 30th, 2006, 03:21 PM
Niki,
What a coincidence. I was just looking at candida sites and recognizing a lot of symptoms that I've been having in addition to the hair loss. Of course many symptoms can be mirrored in other imbalances such as endocrinal, but I know that right before my hair loss started I had not been feeling well, wasn't eating right and that could have affected the imbalance in my body. In addition, candida can cause the thyroid to go out of whack, as well as create a breeding ground for fungal infections on the scalp. So in addition to all the other stuff I'm doing, I'm intending to take some antifungal supplements and stop eating sweets and gluten for several weeks. It can't hurt to see it any good comes of it.
What a coincidence. I was just looking at candida sites and recognizing a lot of symptoms that I've been having in addition to the hair loss. Of course many symptoms can be mirrored in other imbalances such as endocrinal, but I know that right before my hair loss started I had not been feeling well, wasn't eating right and that could have affected the imbalance in my body. In addition, candida can cause the thyroid to go out of whack, as well as create a breeding ground for fungal infections on the scalp. So in addition to all the other stuff I'm doing, I'm intending to take some antifungal supplements and stop eating sweets and gluten for several weeks. It can't hurt to see it any good comes of it.
Niki
January 30th, 2006, 03:38 PM
me too...Im really cutting down on the sweets....maybe not cutting them out all together, but definitely limiting them severely.
I have several symptoms of candida overgrowth...the phlemy throat, dizziness, intestinal problems, hairloss, nail fungus (going away on my big toenail).
My aunt is very knowledgeable in homeopathy and she gave me a dose of probiotic that is specific for candida removal.
Wouldnt that be odd...if all it was was candida? I was on major antibiotics, and after that, its when all my problems started.
Please let me know how you're doing with this ok? Keep me updated =)
I have several symptoms of candida overgrowth...the phlemy throat, dizziness, intestinal problems, hairloss, nail fungus (going away on my big toenail).
My aunt is very knowledgeable in homeopathy and she gave me a dose of probiotic that is specific for candida removal.
Wouldnt that be odd...if all it was was candida? I was on major antibiotics, and after that, its when all my problems started.
Please let me know how you're doing with this ok? Keep me updated =)
53balder
January 30th, 2006, 03:49 PM
Niki,
All of your symptoms sound like mine except for the big toe! What did you aunt give you if you don't mind me asking? I've been considering going to a homeopath to see if some of these issues could be taken care of that route. Of course, I think we've all been looking at anything that could possible help.
I know that garlic, caprylic acid and grape seed extract are great antifungals as well as acidophilus. Probiotics are supposed to do great things for bad digestion, L-glutamine supposedly repairs "leaky gut" which may be the cause of bad skin, hair loss, liver problems. I've already started on L-glutamne and digestive enzymes and am going to order the rest of the suppements shortly. Guess it's really important to keep your bowels moving several times a day to get the toxins out, so drink lots of water or herbal teas. I'll let you know how it goes and if anything works.
53
All of your symptoms sound like mine except for the big toe! What did you aunt give you if you don't mind me asking? I've been considering going to a homeopath to see if some of these issues could be taken care of that route. Of course, I think we've all been looking at anything that could possible help.
I know that garlic, caprylic acid and grape seed extract are great antifungals as well as acidophilus. Probiotics are supposed to do great things for bad digestion, L-glutamine supposedly repairs "leaky gut" which may be the cause of bad skin, hair loss, liver problems. I've already started on L-glutamne and digestive enzymes and am going to order the rest of the suppements shortly. Guess it's really important to keep your bowels moving several times a day to get the toxins out, so drink lots of water or herbal teas. I'll let you know how it goes and if anything works.
53
Niki
January 30th, 2006, 04:28 PM
Im not sure what it was called, I will have to ask her =)
Ive totally cut out sodas...I only drink water, I do tho, drink a cup of coffee in the morning (I know...bad huh?)
But I do keep it to one cup with no sugar.
I was even considering doing one of those liver flushes with the olive oil and lemon juice...ick...but Im thinking about it.
Ive totally cut out sodas...I only drink water, I do tho, drink a cup of coffee in the morning (I know...bad huh?)
But I do keep it to one cup with no sugar.
I was even considering doing one of those liver flushes with the olive oil and lemon juice...ick...but Im thinking about it.
ncny
January 30th, 2006, 08:10 PM
Actually it's not so far out...a little but not too bad.
Yeast overgrowth is not considered a 'real' complaint by regular docs, but so many people think it plays a factor in overall health. Strong antibiotics or acne medicine, no matter how long ago they were taken are supposed to be a factor.
Personally I do have a yeast experience. I had some major health issues last year. I went to an ayurvedic lady who gave me herbs and a list of do and dont eat foods. (Ayurveda is indian natural medicine based on your body type and personality.) It was such a random list, but oddly it helped. For ex, peanuts were a no-no but almonds were ok. Weird, right?
Well, afterwards, I looked up a lot of her suggestions and turns out that coincidentally (I dont know if she knew this or not) alot of the stuff was food to avoid or not avoid for yeast.
So in case you're interested:
Foods to avoid for yeast overgrowth
-wheat is ok, but avoid anything with yeast (duh...bread, cakes, muffins)
-peanuts (high mold content - yucky to think about)
-bananas (high sugar)
-other high sugar fruit (watermelon)
-too much seafood (bacteria potential)
-vinegar or anything pickled or fermented
-alcohol (its fermented)
-sugary food
-fried food
I dont know if the foods that were on my ok list would pertain to anyone else...ayurveda is individualized. But here's a sample.
Milk, tofu, chicken were ok.
veggies, brown rice ok
lentils are good for me
almonds & walnuts but not other nuts
For me, it really helped to avoid the 'bad' foods for a while. After I got stronger, I slowly added them in again but in smaller amounts. I dont think you have to avoid everything all the time, but just if you get bad 'flare ups' that you think might be yeast.
Yeast overgrowth is not considered a 'real' complaint by regular docs, but so many people think it plays a factor in overall health. Strong antibiotics or acne medicine, no matter how long ago they were taken are supposed to be a factor.
Personally I do have a yeast experience. I had some major health issues last year. I went to an ayurvedic lady who gave me herbs and a list of do and dont eat foods. (Ayurveda is indian natural medicine based on your body type and personality.) It was such a random list, but oddly it helped. For ex, peanuts were a no-no but almonds were ok. Weird, right?
Well, afterwards, I looked up a lot of her suggestions and turns out that coincidentally (I dont know if she knew this or not) alot of the stuff was food to avoid or not avoid for yeast.
So in case you're interested:
Foods to avoid for yeast overgrowth
-wheat is ok, but avoid anything with yeast (duh...bread, cakes, muffins)
-peanuts (high mold content - yucky to think about)
-bananas (high sugar)
-other high sugar fruit (watermelon)
-too much seafood (bacteria potential)
-vinegar or anything pickled or fermented
-alcohol (its fermented)
-sugary food
-fried food
I dont know if the foods that were on my ok list would pertain to anyone else...ayurveda is individualized. But here's a sample.
Milk, tofu, chicken were ok.
veggies, brown rice ok
lentils are good for me
almonds & walnuts but not other nuts
For me, it really helped to avoid the 'bad' foods for a while. After I got stronger, I slowly added them in again but in smaller amounts. I dont think you have to avoid everything all the time, but just if you get bad 'flare ups' that you think might be yeast.
Prini
January 31st, 2006, 12:16 PM
I thought about it a few years ago and bought a great book called The Yeast Connection.
The author is William G. Crook, M.D.
It's an easy book to understand and very informative.
Prini
The author is William G. Crook, M.D.
It's an easy book to understand and very informative.
Prini
Kat
February 2nd, 2006, 12:50 PM
I had problems with yeast in my milk ducts when I was nursing. Cadidase is a great product to help with that. It's an enzyme that digests the yeast. It's expensive so you don't want to take it all the time, but it can get an overgrowth under control so you can go on maintenance with a probiotic. My aunt recommends Kefir.
teester
February 15th, 2006, 06:37 AM
Can we update this yeast discussion? Niki or 53 are either of doing what you mentioned about decreasing candida. This has become very interesting to me. With everything normal in my blood maybe i have a yeast problem. I am the biggest culprit of the "what not to ingest catagory." What can you take to decrease the yeast? Can I find it at the health food store or GNC. I have taken abx for acne in the past and with all the bad foods I take in maybe this is my problem. I know wishful thinking.
deb123
February 15th, 2006, 10:43 AM
Candida can cause hair loss because it robs your body of nutrients causing deficiencies. It is very very difficult to recover from.
A great site that has a active candida forum is Curezone.com and I would encourage anyone having symptoms to go there and learn all you can because candida can progress to the point of debiliation as it did with me.
I also have thyroid, female hormone, adrenal and heavy metal toxicity issues and am finally addressing them all thanks to a new medical institute I have found. I'm hoping when I get all things back in balance things will turn around for my hair.
Deb
A great site that has a active candida forum is Curezone.com and I would encourage anyone having symptoms to go there and learn all you can because candida can progress to the point of debiliation as it did with me.
I also have thyroid, female hormone, adrenal and heavy metal toxicity issues and am finally addressing them all thanks to a new medical institute I have found. I'm hoping when I get all things back in balance things will turn around for my hair.
Deb
Niki
February 15th, 2006, 01:51 PM
teester...I am currently on probiotics which are like the cultures you find in yogurt. Im sure you've heard of acidophillis....it is a probiotic.
I am cutting down on my sugar intake, candida feeds on sugar....and Im keeping up with not only the supplements, but also making sure I have yogurt everyday.
I believe you can get probiotics at walmart, or gnc, walgreens etc. The one Im taking is i-Flora...but I just got another one at Meijer for when this one runs out.
like deb said its very hard to get rid of...so Im just going to try to keep on top of it and keep it at bay at least.
Im going to discuss this with my doc at my next appt. (march 1) and see what she says.
Like deb...even tho I may have candida in my system (everyone has to some degree) Im going to make sure that I have plenty of GOOD flora to balance it out so that it doesnt overgrow.
AND Im going to stay off antibiotics...cuz after taking them is when my problems started!
I am cutting down on my sugar intake, candida feeds on sugar....and Im keeping up with not only the supplements, but also making sure I have yogurt everyday.
I believe you can get probiotics at walmart, or gnc, walgreens etc. The one Im taking is i-Flora...but I just got another one at Meijer for when this one runs out.
like deb said its very hard to get rid of...so Im just going to try to keep on top of it and keep it at bay at least.
Im going to discuss this with my doc at my next appt. (march 1) and see what she says.
Like deb...even tho I may have candida in my system (everyone has to some degree) Im going to make sure that I have plenty of GOOD flora to balance it out so that it doesnt overgrow.
AND Im going to stay off antibiotics...cuz after taking them is when my problems started!
teester
February 16th, 2006, 05:40 AM
Thanks Niki and Deb,
Just curious, why is candida so hard to get rid of?
Just curious, why is candida so hard to get rid of?
Niki
February 16th, 2006, 02:29 PM
I guess because its normally in everyone's system already...and for some reason once its overgrown, unless you take steps to balance it out, nothing really attacks it so it stays happy in large numbers lol
Holly
February 16th, 2006, 08:09 PM
Interesting subject Niki. I've been experiencing hairloss one month after my kidney infection. I took Cipro, a heavy hitter among antibiotics. I have hormonal issues too, but I can't help think there is a connection to the antibiotics. I took probiotics for a week, but maybe that wasn't enough to get rid of the bad stuff!
I'm going to go eat some yogurt now! Thanks for the tip.
I'm going to go eat some yogurt now! Thanks for the tip.
ncny
February 16th, 2006, 08:18 PM
For me, probiotic supplements and an anti-yeast diet works better than yogurt. (Dairy makes me depressed I think...)
Holly, I'm not sure about the candida & hair loss, but there's definitely a connection with the cipro and digestion problems if you have any. (Which might contribute to hairloss, who knows?) I took it once years ago...it knocked out my digestion for a month. It's one of the stronger anti-biotics out there and it does affect the bacteria balance in your intestines along with other things.
Holly, I'm not sure about the candida & hair loss, but there's definitely a connection with the cipro and digestion problems if you have any. (Which might contribute to hairloss, who knows?) I took it once years ago...it knocked out my digestion for a month. It's one of the stronger anti-biotics out there and it does affect the bacteria balance in your intestines along with other things.
Holly
February 16th, 2006, 09:13 PM
Hmm, I felt nauseous while I took it, but no lingering digestive stuff afterwards. I do generally have a 'nervous stomach,' which is probably mostly stress.
Nancy, do you take probiotics indefinitely, or just for a short time after you take a course of antibiotics?
Nancy, do you take probiotics indefinitely, or just for a short time after you take a course of antibiotics?
ncny
February 17th, 2006, 11:14 AM
Probiotics are a health food store item, not a drug.
I think you can take it as needed...or even indefinitely. It's more along the lines of a vitamin or supplement.
Niki, holly,
Just read a really interesting paragraph in Vliet's book. It mentioned that anti-biotics interfere with hormones. (For instance, they lower the effectiveness of birth control pills.) Also that frequent UTI's are a possible sign of low estrogen or high blood sugar.
So another reason to suspect anti-biotics and hair loss?
At this rate, EVERYTHING's going to be suspect.
I think you can take it as needed...or even indefinitely. It's more along the lines of a vitamin or supplement.
Niki, holly,
Just read a really interesting paragraph in Vliet's book. It mentioned that anti-biotics interfere with hormones. (For instance, they lower the effectiveness of birth control pills.) Also that frequent UTI's are a possible sign of low estrogen or high blood sugar.
So another reason to suspect anti-biotics and hair loss?
At this rate, EVERYTHING's going to be suspect.
Holly
February 17th, 2006, 12:15 PM
Well, that is VERY interesting Nancy. I just ordered Vliet's book, as well as Redmond's. I've suspected that my hormones got more out of whack with the antibiotics and infection, but have been frustrated looking for a connection on the internet and even more frustrated asking the endos because they poo-poo everything! The endo I saw yesterday said it doesn't make sense that the infection/antibiotics triggered any hair loss or hormone imbalance. Who knows.
Daydreamer
April 12th, 2006, 07:48 AM
Can I just say how happy I was to find this thread?! Maybe I shouldn't be diagnosing myself, but it answered a lot of questions.
After reading Niki's post about Candida, I did some surfing and I have EVERY single symptom of Candida Overgrowth. Except I'm not sensitive to perfume. Other than that on every site, every single symptom from my dermatitic scalp down to my to fungal infected toes. Gross. And scary.
It shouldn't be surprising since I was sick a lot when younger and constantly on antibiotics, have been taking BCP for 8 years, took Tetracycline for nearly a year for acne...I did everything "wrong".
Last week I started eating yogurt everyday and taking acidophilus. I wonder, has anyone tried taking a prescription antifungal like Diflucan or such? Have you found success with lessening your symptoms and dare I jinx myself, regrowing hair?
After reading Niki's post about Candida, I did some surfing and I have EVERY single symptom of Candida Overgrowth. Except I'm not sensitive to perfume. Other than that on every site, every single symptom from my dermatitic scalp down to my to fungal infected toes. Gross. And scary.
It shouldn't be surprising since I was sick a lot when younger and constantly on antibiotics, have been taking BCP for 8 years, took Tetracycline for nearly a year for acne...I did everything "wrong".
Last week I started eating yogurt everyday and taking acidophilus. I wonder, has anyone tried taking a prescription antifungal like Diflucan or such? Have you found success with lessening your symptoms and dare I jinx myself, regrowing hair?
No comments:
Post a Comment