Question for the group

[Guest guest]

There are many alternative doctors that believe in and treat

Candida depending on where you live. You may want to consider

searching for an ND who will help you if you need it. Most ND's here

do telephone consultations which are less expensive and you can ask

specific questions on their Candida treatment protocol before you

spend more money on an evaluation and office visit. They can also

run any tests you deem necessary.

Just some thoughts,

TK

> I'm new to this site, so if this has already been answered, I

> apologize. For those on this site that feel that candidiasis is

> what's ailing them, have you had any luck with a doctor willing to

> agree that this IS a real diagnosis? The reason I ask is because I

> have tried to get at least 7 doctors to try treatment and have been

> declined by all, with the exception of one who put me on diflucan

> for 14 days, but then said that the improvement I felt was " all in

> my head " . How stupid do they think I am??? I know my body better

> than any doctor could know it and I refuse to believe that at 22 I

> suddenly developed Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which is a syndrome

> that has no known cause or cure (same as Candidiasis Syndrome).

> It's amazing that doctors will accept IBS as valid, but not

> candidiasis. I suspect it's because the doctors are the main cause

> of the latter problem - prescribing antibiotics in doses higher

than

> a daily vitamin. I was on them for over 13 years for adolescent

> acne and have problems ever since. If anyone else has had a

decline

> in health since being on antibiotics, please become a member of my

> new group - " Candida - Antibiotics - Candidiasis? " - I would

> appreciate hearing your story.

>

> Thanks.

[Guest guest]

Hi Lane77,

Could you send me the link for the Candida - Antibiotics - Candidiasis group?

I've done numerous searches (on ) and can't find it anywhere. Thank you!

Chris

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Thanks for the link. There are 3 members now! I posted a test message and

if that works, then I'll post my story.

I can't figure out why your group isn't coming up in searches. It even says

the group is listed in the directory. I'll let you know if I figure anything

out.

Chris

[Guest guest]

You know, I don't know what I did wrong when setting that group up,

but I can't find it when I do a search, either. I can only get to

it by pulling up " My Groups " (there's only 2 members as a result of

this, I believe). I appreciate your interest in the new group -

here is the link, but if you can't pull it up, you can send me an

email to my personal address at lisalane_100@.... Just tell

your story of antibiotic usage (specific antibiotics used, if

possible) and your general health issues since using them. And if

you can offer any assistance as to how I can get my new group to

come up under searches, I would appreciate it! Thanks!

candida?yguid=170526935

> Hi Lane77,

>

> Could you send me the link for the Candida - Antibiotics -

Candidiasis group?

> I've done numerous searches (on ) and can't find it anywhere.

Thank you!

>

> Chris

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much! 3 WHOLE MEMBERS!!!! Oh well, it's a start, I

guess. Yes, I see where it said I was listed, but can't seem to

figure out why it doesn't come up in searches......strange. Thanks

again!

> Hi ,

>

> Thanks for the link. There are 3 members now! I posted a test

message and

> if that works, then I'll post my story.

>

> I can't figure out why your group isn't coming up in searches. It

even says

> the group is listed in the directory. I'll let you know if I

figure anything

> out.

>

> Chris

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My question is has anyone heard of or been a paitent of Dr Ranawat at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC? >>> Sorry can't help U there with anything I know personally of them. However, if it's Chitranjan or Amar theres 2~8 documented assisted cases available with JBJS which you could read that might help to enlighten you. Wish I could B of more help 2 ya dear~ Best of luck finding what U seek.

JBJS -- Search Result

http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/search?author1=Ranawat & fulltext=Lenox+Hill+Hospital

[Guest guest]

Dr. Chit Ranawat is the founder of the Knee Society. He is probably

one of the most respected total joint surgeons in the country. He did

Pope II's THA. Along with Dr. Insall, Dr. Ranawat is

considered the 'father' of contemporary knee replacements. He was one

of the designers of the Total Condylar Knee in 1975 - the design which

every TKA today is based off of. Heused to be at HSS, but went to

Lenox Hill Hospital some time ago. He also lectures at most big total

joint meetings and continues to with total joint research. Amar is

his son. I believe that he may still be in residency or just recently

finished.

On 6/15/05, SassyLouYou@... <SassyLouYou@...> wrote:

> My question is has anyone heard of or been a paitent of Dr Ranawat at Lenox

> Hill Hospital in NYC? >>> Sorry can't help U there with anything I

> know personally of them. However, if it's Chitranjan or Amar theres 2~8

> documented assisted cases available with JBJS which you could read that

> might help to enlighten you. Wish I could B of more help 2 ya dear~ Best of

> luck finding what U seek.

>

> JBJS -- Search Result

> http://www.ejbjs.org/cgi/search?author1=Ranawat & fulltext=Lenox+Hill+Hospital

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Swimming? I thought there was tons of chlorine in pools, which is bad for

candida?

In a message dated 4/24/2006 10:08:01 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

rjf1@... writes:

It is my opinion, to many of a good thing is not helpful. A exercise

program that fits your needs probably would help. If you decide to start

one, start out slow and work yourself up to about forty-five minutes a day,

at least three days a week. It is better at first to start out doing short

periods two to three times a day, than over tire and become discourage and

quit the goals one sets for themselves. Walking, swimming, gardening, or

just using just a inexpensive trampoline are all good ways to exercise

without breaking the bank. Also adding a dumbbell regiment to a exercise

program is good. The articles I have read on the subject claims, exercise

helps the body to neutralize the body acid.

RJ

[Guest guest]

Is it possible to take too many supplements?

I just can't get rid of this fatigue, in spite of my testing all coming back

fine (thyroid, adrenals, toxicity, minerals, liver, etc.). I do realize that

testing results don't always show exactly what is going on, but.....

Other candia symptoms have gotten much better, but I can't get past this

tiredness and lack of motivation, and I am tired of it!!! )

So I am wondering if I am overloading my liver and this is causing my fatigue.

I take A LOT of supplements!! Is that possible?

[Guest guest]

I don't think it is possible to take too many supplements, as most are

water soluble and wash out of the body (except for Vit A and, I think

E).

Maybe the fatigue is from another cause - could you be allergic to

something you are eating. I get horrible fatigue from eating fish.

Keen

Re: question for the group

Is it possible to take too many supplements?

I just can't get rid of this fatigue, in spite of my testing all coming

back fine (thyroid, adrenals, toxicity, minerals, liver, etc.). I do

realize that testing results don't always show exactly what is going on,

but.....

Other candia symptoms have gotten much better, but I can't get past this

tiredness and lack of motivation, and I am tired of it!!! )

So I am wondering if I am overloading my liver and this is causing my

fatigue. I take A LOT of supplements!! Is that possible?

[Guest guest]

HI ,

Is it the kind of fatique referred to as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? I don't

have the answers to your questions, but I know that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is

a plague upon society. I have a close friend for whom this comes and goes . She

associates it with emotional stresses.

susan <peacefulmeow@...> wrote:

Is it possible to take too many supplements?

I just can't get rid of this fatigue, in spite of my testing all coming back

fine (thyroid, adrenals, toxicity, minerals, liver, etc.). I do realize that

testing results don't always show exactly what is going on, but.....

Other candia symptoms have gotten much better, but I can't get past this

tiredness and lack of motivation, and I am tired of it!!! )

So I am wondering if I am overloading my liver and this is causing my fatigue.

I take A LOT of supplements!! Is that possible?

[Guest guest]

It is my opinion, to many of a good thing is not helpful. A exercise

program that fits your needs probably would help. If you decide to start

one, start out slow and work yourself up to about forty-five minutes a day,

at least three days a week. It is better at first to start out doing short

periods two to three times a day, than over tire and become discourage and

quit the goals one sets for themselves. Walking, swimming, gardening, or

just using just a inexpensive trampoline are all good ways to exercise

without breaking the bank. Also adding a dumbbell regiment to a exercise

program is good. The articles I have read on the subject claims, exercise

helps the body to neutralize the body acid.

RJ

Re: question for the group

> Is it possible to take too many supplements?

>

> I just can't get rid of this fatigue, in spite of my testing all coming

back fine (thyroid, adrenals, toxicity, minerals, liver, etc.). I do

realize that testing results don't always show exactly what is going on,

but.....

>

> Other candia symptoms have gotten much better, but I can't get past this

tiredness and lack of motivation, and I am tired of it!!! )

>

> So I am wondering if I am overloading my liver and this is causing my

fatigue. I take A LOT of supplements!! Is that possible?

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, RJ. But I already walk 45 minutes a day, 6 days a week!

It's so wonderful... if your whole day is rotten, once they start the music, it

seems to melt away.

~ O'Connor

[Guest guest]

Believe it or not, there are other places to swim than a pool.

smiling,

Re: question for the group

>

>

>

> Swimming? I thought there was tons of chlorine in pools, which is bad for

> candida?

>

> In a message dated 4/24/2006 10:08:01 A.M. Central Daylight Time,

> rjf1@... writes:

>

> It is my opinion, to many of a good thing is not helpful. A exercise

> program that fits your needs probably would help. If you decide to start

> one, start out slow and work yourself up to about forty-five minutes a

day,

> at least three days a week. It is better at first to start out doing

short

> periods two to three times a day, than over tire and become discourage

and

> quit the goals one sets for themselves. Walking, swimming, gardening, or

> just using just a inexpensive trampoline are all good ways to exercise

> without breaking the bank. Also adding a dumbbell regiment to a exercise

> program is good. The articles I have read on the subject claims, exercise

> helps the body to neutralize the body acid.

> RJ

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

I read this on

http://altmedicine.about.com/od/popularhealthdiets/a/candidadiet.htm

Learn the symptoms of candida yeast infection

Candida is believed to contribute to many troubling and vague health

problems including:

chronic vaginal yeast infections, with classic symptoms of itchiness,

burning, and abnormal discharge

digestive symptoms, such as irritable bowel syndrome, gas, bloating,

diarrhea, constipation, or heartburn

respiratory allergies, such as sneezing, congestion and/or wheezing

food allergies

chronic fatigue

nervous system symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, poor

memory and/or poor concentration

menstrual irregularities, such as severe premenstrual tension and/or

irregular menstruation

skin rashes

-Peggy

On Mon, 24 Apr 2006 06:34:03 -0700 (PDT) Simpson

<jlouisesimpson@...> writes:

HI ,

Is it the kind of fatique referred to as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? I

don't have the answers to your questions, but I know that Chronic Fatigue

Syndrome is a plague upon society. I have a close friend for whom this

comes and goes . She associates it with emotional stresses.

susan <peacefulmeow@...> wrote:

Is it possible to take too many supplements?

I just can't get rid of this fatigue, in spite of my testing all coming

back fine (thyroid, adrenals, toxicity, minerals, liver, etc.). I do

realize that testing results don't always show exactly what is going on,

but.....

Other candia symptoms have gotten much better, but I can't get past this

tiredness and lack of motivation, and I am tired of it!!! )

So I am wondering if I am overloading my liver and this is causing my

fatigue. I take A LOT of supplements!! Is that possible?

[Guest guest]

The ocean ALWAYS helped my eczema. Between the sun, salt water

and the good feelings you get being at the beach I always felt better.

Go to the beach :-)

rj <rjf1@...> wrote:

Believe it or not, there are other places to swim than a pool.

smiling,

Re: question for the g

[Guest guest]

>

> My question is this:

>

> Has anyone else experienced this phenomenom after starting Enbrel?

>

> Thanks

>

> Sandi

>

Sandi....it usually takes the Enbrel a bit to start working so the

doc could be right and maybe the Enbrel will start working in a few

weeks and clear it up but don't think for one minute that you have to

take the doctors word if you have a certain feeling about what is

causing the hand issues. Always follow your gut. If you are afraid it's

the Enbrel...keep on the doctor about it. Call Enliven...the Enbrel

helpline. It's 888-436-2735. They'll let you speak to a nurse. -Betz

[Guest guest]

Dear Lora,

Based on what you've said, my best guess would be a metastatic carcinoma, but I

tend to be a tad pessimistic, to say the least. " Serp " doesn't fit, but septa

semia might. Where in N. C. is he? If I can be of any help, please let me

know.

Prayers and hugs,

Anne

question for the group

>

>Hi,

>

>I've been quiet a long time, now I need some help. My brother, a recovering

>30-year alcoholic just called from his home in North Carolina. He has been

>going through many, many tests: colonoscopy, endocscopy, and most recently,

>a ct of the liver trying to find out why he is losing weight and having so

>much pain in his shoulders and hips. We knew his liver was enlarged, and were

>hoping the aches and pains were due to his age - 52 years old.

>

>The results of the CT Scan were explained to him by his doctor, but he

>understands not what the good doc said. He said the doctor said something

about

> " liver lytic serp " , small intestine and cancer. They want to do a biopsy of

>his shoulder and hip to find out " something " .

>

>I apologize for the vague information here, does anyone have a clue?

>

>Thank you,

>Lora

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi...I haven't been here in ages, but read the posts. I'm not familiar with

that terminology, but just wanted to tell u how sorry I am. Hopefully, there

is some treatment available for him. Is there someone who can go with him in

order to get better info at his next appointment? I hope u are doing okay. I

am still in remission & feeling well. God bless, gail

[Guest guest]

Anne,

Thank you for your prayers and hugs. I was able to speak with my brother's

doctor in Wilmington, NC. The CT scan showed cancer in my brothers liver,

lung, spine and shoulder. It doesn't look good. They are going to do a biopsy

of his shoulder on Tuesday. The largest " spot " is on his shoulder. The

resulting chemo and possibly radiation will be very expensive and because he

has

no insurance (I've been paying his medical bills to this point), the

doctor's office will help him get his appealed Disability claim expedited. I

filed

for disability for him in May, it was denied for lack of diagnosis, I

appealed in September, and hopefully, things will happen now. I love my

brother

enormously, and would not think twice about taking out a huge loan to support

the chemo.

So, the prognosis looks grim. I'm not sure how they could possibly attack

all the sights of cancer at one time. I'm going to be learning a lot...

Again, thanks for hugs and prayers,

lora

[Guest guest]

Gail,

I'm so happy that you continue in remission and are feeling well. I did

speak with my brother's doctor's nurse yesterday. I will fly down to North

Carolina to be with him for his first visit to the oncologist so that I can pay

attention and take notes and he doesn't have to.

I will keep you all posted. My mom and sister are flying down there this

weekend to be with him.

Thank you again for all the positive thoughts,

Lora

[Guest guest]

Lora, I wish the best to your brother and let us know what happens.

Alley

www.alleypat.com

[Guest guest]

On disability... I got my check 3 months after applying. It can be tricky in a

way because all that medical stuff has to be all in order. Good luck on all

that.

Alley

www.alleypat.com

[Guest guest]

Dear Lora,

I'm so sorry you're having to go through this...and your brother as well. I

know most of the oncologist in Wilmington, as they used to be my customers. The

good news is that I don't know a bad one.

Sometimes cancers metastisize like rabbits reproduce. That doesn't mean that

chemo won't work or at least get your brother into remission.

I'll be in Clinton, N. C. next week visiting my Mother from Tuesday through

Friday AM. It's her 80th birthday week! At any rate, Clinton is about an hour

northwest of Wilmington. Her number is 910-592-4663, so don't hesitate to call

if there's anything that I can do.

and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Anne

Re: question for the group

>

>Hi...I haven't been here in ages, but read the posts. I'm not familiar with

>that terminology, but just wanted to tell u how sorry I am. Hopefully, there

>is some treatment available for him. Is there someone who can go with him in

>order to get better info at his next appointment? I hope u are doing okay. I

>am still in remission & feeling well. God bless, gail

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Lora, God Bless and keep him and you in peace. gail