Re: not another disease again...

Candida is a big problem for many, and causes loads of horrible symptoms, but it's not always the answer to all one's problems. When I had candida and was battling with it, I could tell what my symptoms were and knew when they had gone. Unfortuantely for me candida wasn't my only problem.

I had samples taken from the cracks around my vulva and anal area for yeast and they came back negative (had it tested for STD's too). I take loads of zinc and it doesn't help, I figure I have problems absorbing nutrients because of this bowel problem I have.

I'm so glad I did the candida diet though as I believe it's helped my bowel condition. I've tried the parasite cleanse but had to stop because I was having side effects from the Wormwood .

Candida is the only problem a lot of people have which is good. Then there's people with candida who have loads of other problems on top. I belive i had candida because my immune system is weak - still is - caused by my inflammed bowel. I know diabetics who have candida. It can happen on it's own, because of overuse of antibiotcs etc, but for some it's to do with something not right elsewhere which maybe - eek!- conventional dr's can only treat!

I took a lot of Antibiotics when I was a kid, but I was sick all the time so that's why I had to take them. Wouldn't take them now of course.

When I see the specialist I'm going to take what meds he gives me, but I will be looking into alternative answers for it all too. I'm going to be careful though as a lot of alternative medicine is very powerful and I've had a lot of bad reactions to a lot of things.

Thanks everyone for your help and advice :)