Im not sure, but exercising has helped me a lot. I know go for a walk or jog during my 30min lunch break and am also on the candida diet. If you are on the candida diet and a exercising and drinking enough water then those symptoms will get better.
Before i started i used to say i didnt like to exercise, but that was just that lazy person inside me telling me to hope for the best with out doing all i can.
So if after you start walking at least 30mins a day and you still have those symptoms i dont know what to say. As kids we run around all day and fight sickness
very well, we could fall, brake bones and would heal much faster with less pain.
I hope this helps.

Sounds like part of what I have been through. I don't think it is normal, unless you mean if it is normal for a severely sick person, then I would say yes. The bloating may indicate your kidneys are having a hard time with all the toxins. Try soaking in a very warm Epsom Salt bath, also take a pinch before drinking a glass of water a few times a day. Check into the kidney cleanse, there is all kind of stuff parsley tea, watermellon, cranberry pills and juice, Celery Tea to name a few, that will help your kidneys. I have not had to worry about weight gain since I started taking Iodine check out the Iodine forum, it is best to go slow as the sicker you are the more severe are the detox symtoms from the Iodine wiping out the invaderer. Vitimin B are very important for your mood, I use a spray B12 that works great for a burst of energy, also take biotin, B2 and bee pollen. I used a good quality foot detox pads and lost a shoe size and BO, plus felt better. I use H202, ozone, colliodal silver, grow my own vegetables, eat lots of fresh herbs drink goldenseal tea. I forgot mention vitimin C have used up to 20 grams a day of that at times(always good). I'm sure there is more ACV comes to mind(you can read my profile for everything I done). I have been on a three year quest to regain my health and have made much progress. Hope some of this helps, you will get better, there is just no easy way out.

Bythc

The drugs you are taking indicate some serious conditions...did you run this by your doctor? I'm afraid you may be putting yourself in danger by stopping them; what are you taking them for?

As for the stringy stuff, it does sound like candida which can be caused by long-term Antibiotics . You will have die-off, but this seems like more going on.

Regarding the depression, try natural sources of seratonin like 5-htp or l-tryptophan from health stores to transition from the wellbutrin. It's just as effective as synthetic anti-depressants without the side effects...some say well-butrin can cause weight gain so that may be where THAT comes from. And the naturals will definitely help your mental state NOW.

But please contact your dr about your suddenly stopping those serious drugs; I'm generally not a big believer in drugs but these indicate some serious issues and stopping them suddenly may be part of the problem?

There is too much to cover here so I'll just cover some basics.

>> I have been taking Intestine cleanse #1 and just started the P&B shakes.
Intestinal cleanses are ok, but will not help the bacterial problems you have in the short term. Keep doing them though, it's good for the long term.

Warning: The P+B shakes can constipate you. If you find yourself constitipated, do an enema to get things going again, but stop them until things are working normally.

Warning: You shouldn't do enemas every day. You'll ruin your bodies ability to defecate. You'll get "addicited" and that's not good.

Bentonite. Consider using only psyllium because Bentonite "takes out toxins" but it also takes the good bacteria out as well. Only useful in the first few weeks of intestinal cleansing imo.


>> I am bloated often
I hate bloating. I was disasterously bloated last October 2007 and it feel terrible. It's because of bacteria (obviously). To get rid of it:
1) Take an anti- parasite herb like
http://www.humaworm.com
or MH's dewormer (http://barefootherbalistmh.com)
2) Change your diet (a meal at a time) to a raw UNCOOKED fruit diet (www.rawandjuicy.com). If you don't want fruits, make sure your veggies are not cooked. Makes a huge difference.
3) Get an anti-fungal. There are lots out there, but I recommend either Threelac (also a probiotic) or Nilstat (drug). Health food stores with a herbal mix of anticandida herbs are "ok" for the interim.
4) Take a probiotic like bio-K (some grocery stores, health food stores) or Threelac. Both allow more of the active bacteria to reach the gut compared to other probiotics (20% active ones make it only). Probiotics will take up the "free space" on your intestinal wall and prevent candida from rapidly multiplying again, after you've killed them.


>> Nothing, I tell you nothing seems to be working. I am falling into such a deep bout of Depression I fear I will loose my job.
Getting healthy will make you feel better. Fresh air and sunshine (or artificial tanning if not possible) help with depression.

>>Am I having candida die off?
No, that's candida, parasites, and other bacteria going nuts. You're lucky you don't have a viral infection.

>> Lots of stringy looking stuff, literally tons in the stool after I do a warm water enema.
Could be candida, could be parasites. I've personally rarely seen mine, and they've never been big.

>>Mood swings incredible. Bloating worse than ever. I stopped all meds, the wellbutrin, everything and I feel like I am going out of my mind.
As others have said, watch the meds. I don't know enough about your current situation to advise. Maybe you should consult with a naturopath for at least some ideas?

>> Will I ever begin to feel better or will I just blow up like a balloon? Lower back pains on left side, dry skin, terrible break outs happening, puffy hands and feet...horrible bloating, crabby and tearful. Can >> anyone please tell me what they have been through? IS THIS NORMAL? Will it get better? Ever....?
Check the following website, it should help.

http://barefootherbalistmh.com

The “108” heath guide is one of the best health guides and the best part is it’s free. MH is a survivor so his experience is not just theory. I believe the people who actually had major problems are the ones who are best at showing others the way.