Re: If it's not yeast, how come yeast treatments are the only thing that works?

[Guest guest]

One of my docs said that cultures only pick up 50% of yeast

infections. A microscope slide is usually the best way to go.

And...if yeast treatments work for you, will your doctor rx an

extended course for you?

Linddsey

>

> The yeast treatments are the only thing that have gotten rid of my

burning

> and itching. When I stop the routine, the burning and itching come

back, then I

> check and sure enough, the white stuff is there too, then I try

the boric

> acid, the diet and it takes it away. I swear I have a rare yeast

that is not

> showing up. I think I keep getting it because my hormones are so

screwed up.

> The first round 7 years ago was 9 months of BV, when I look back

now I am sure

> I couldn't get rid of it either because of my hormone issues. I

wish more

> docs were well versed in this. I can't wait for my new doc

appointment on Dec.

> 11. She believes hormones are connected to this!~

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Yeast for sure doesn't always culture. I have never ever had a positive

yeast culture but I have systemic yeast (candiadiasis).

Melinda

[Guest guest]

I think Great Smokies labs can do a stool test to see if it's in your

gut. Some docs will just prescribe a long course of antifungals if

you have a history of recurrent yeast and antifungals seem to help.

Lindsey

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> Is there a test to tell if you have systemic yeast?

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> > Yeast for sure doesn't always culture. I have never ever had a

positive

> > yeast culture but I have systemic yeast (candiadiasis).

> > Melinda

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[Guest guest]

Yes, there are stool tests that will show systemic yeast, most

insurance companies don't cover them. The one my dr. recommended was a

full panel, for yeast, parasites, and other fungal/bacterial

infections, and costs around $300. But honestly, most people with true

systemic yeast can be diagnosed clinically based on symptoms.

Melinda