Re: Need Help...Anti-fungals?

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Cathy,

I think you first need to find out what the problem is. The doctor can run

tests to see if there is a yeast overgrowth..... or some sort of infection....

or maybe even parasites. But there would be a different treatment depending on

what it is.

If you end up with a prescription anti-fungal, try to get them to write it up

for the capsule form, then you can open that into food or drink or something

else that's legal..... rather than a kid-flavored, sweetened liquid formula.

I only know that s.boulardii is supposedly helpful against clostridia difficile.

Not sure what other uses it may have.

Patti

Need Help...Anti-fungals?

Going to the doctor tomorrow .Are there any anti-fungals meds the

doctor may prescribe that are legal. Sorry I no nothing about

this...and I want to be prepared.

I'm not sure what is wrong with my son... problem for 2 weeks

now...he may have a yeast issue in his bum ...difficulty going

pooh(hurts to go), itchy, sore most of the time...difficulty going to

sleep because it hurts. He doesn't want me to see his bum and won't

show me what is in the toilet. I got one quick glance at his anus and

it looked a bit white.But it didn't look very sore. I don't think

this is just constipation as he tells me some of his pooh is soft.

Sorry for the yucky details...I don't have a clue what the doctor

may prescribe, if there is anything I should ask for that is

legal...maybe we will just get an antibiotic.I do have the antibiotic

list...not that the doctor will listen.!

Just got saccharomyces boulardii today for my daughter as she is on

day 8 of antibiotics for strep...SHE IS NOT BETTER..getting

worse...she is going back to the doctor tomorrow too.

I suppose the s.boulardii would be useful for my son too? I'm glad I

ordered 2 bottles.

I hope the kids are not too sick for school tomorrow as it is the

last day in the public school system..We quit school!!!.and their

classes have planned a special day for them....We are homeschooling

now. I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks,

Cathy

10 , 6 scd aug. 2006

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Patti,

What type of test can they run? I am very curious as I am takin my daughter

back tomorrow and think this yeast/bacteria overgrowth may be a lot of her

ongoing problems over the last few years. She hs had countless amounts of

bloodwork done but nothing for fungal infections.

Need Help...Anti-fungals?

Going to the doctor tomorrow .Are there any anti-fungals meds the

doctor may prescribe that are legal. Sorry I no nothing about

this...and I want to be prepared.

I'm not sure what is wrong with my son... problem for 2 weeks

now...he may have a yeast issue in his bum ...difficulty going

pooh(hurts to go), itchy, sore most of the time...difficulty going to

sleep because it hurts. He doesn't want me to see his bum and won't

show me what is in the toilet. I got one quick glance at his anus and

it looked a bit white.But it didn't look very sore. I don't think

this is just constipation as he tells me some of his pooh is soft.

Sorry for the yucky details...I don't have a clue what the doctor

may prescribe, if there is anything I should ask for that is

legal...maybe we will just get an antibiotic.I do have the antibiotic

list...not that the doctor will listen.!

Just got saccharomyces boulardii today for my daughter as she is on

day 8 of antibiotics for strep...SHE IS NOT BETTER..getting

worse...she is going back to the doctor tomorrow too.

I suppose the s.boulardii would be useful for my son too? I'm glad I

ordered 2 bottles.

I hope the kids are not too sick for school tomorrow as it is the

last day in the public school system..We quit school!!!.and their

classes have planned a special day for them....We are homeschooling

now. I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks,

Cathy

10 , 6 scd aug. 2006

celiacs

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Well, I don't know if regular MDs are big on doing these.... but I believe the

DAN doctors do stool sampling and other tests (not sure what) that give results

on yeast and bacteria. I honestly have never had any of this done on my

daughter.

I guess I'll have to let someone else answer on what specific tests to ask for.

You may need to see a DAN physician or perhaps a naturopath or other alternative

practitioner.

Patti

Re: Need Help...Anti-fungals?

Patti,

What type of test can they run? I am very curious as I am takin my daughter

back tomorrow and think this yeast/bacteria overgrowth may be a lot of her

ongoing problems over the last few years. She hs had countless amounts of

bloodwork done but nothing for fungal infections.

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Hi Cathy,

<< Going to the doctor tomorrow .Are there any anti-fungals meds the

> doctor may prescribe that are legal. >>

Yes, there are anti-fungals that are legal. Some have illegals

added, so if you are prescribed meds (like Nystatin) ask what

ingredients are in the meds including the fillers. Some pharmacies

carry plain Nystatin with no sugar/illegals, but others don't. If

that is the case you may need a compounding pharmacy.

<< I'm not sure what is wrong with my son... problem for 2 weeks

> now...he may have a yeast issue in his bum ...difficulty going

> pooh(hurts to go), itchy, sore most of the time...difficulty going

to sleep because it hurts. >>

A quick home test for yeast is the spit test.

http://www.adhdrelief.com/CandidaTest.html This tests doesn't mean

that you absolutely have yeast overgrowth but that it may be a cause

for concern if it turns out positive. I did the test on myself

becuse I had a lot of symptoms (white tongue, itchy bottom, rashes

etc..). My spit test showed positive so I went to my doctor who did

a mouth swab, blood work and stool cultures. These results came back

positive for yeast.

<<I don't have a clue what the doctor

> may prescribe, if there is anything I should ask for that is

> legal...maybe we will just get an antibiotic.I do have the

antibiotic

> list...not that the doctor will listen.!>>

If you have a yeast problem antibiotics won't help, they will likely

make it worse. Best though to see the doctor first and determine

what is going on. Once you know what the problem, whether it be a

yeast or bacterial overgrowth or parasite , then you can look at

treating it.

<< Just got saccharomyces boulardii today for my daughter as she is on

> day 8 of antibiotics for strep...SHE IS NOT BETTER..getting

> worse...she is going back to the doctor tomorrow too.

> I suppose the s.boulardii would be useful for my son too? I'm glad

I> ordered 2 bottles.>>

Did the doctor do a throat swab or strep screen to test for strep

throat? If not, there are other things that can mimic strep (Mono or

other viral infections) and she should be tested to rule out strep.

The Saccharomyces boulardii has been found to be good at preventing

GI complications from being on antibiotics.

Let us know what happens. Good luck at the doctor.

Sheila, SCD Feb., 2001, UC 23 yrs

mom of and

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Sheila,

Was this done by a neuropath or a regular MD? I have about had it with my

pediatrician, he knows it is a problem and called in Diflucan but only for 1

treatment and then it comes back worse (cognitive issues, nerve pain, fatigue,

and weight loss- 3lbs. in 3 days). It specifically states that it should be

given for 2-3 weeks for throat and oral thrush! We are seeing a specialist on

Monday and I would like to be knowledgable about the test.

We did the spit test and it is very positive. I am fighting it with

homopathic remedies but she is trying to return to school after 3 years of

illness and I think it is pretty widespread after all the antibiotics she has

had in the past 3 years.

Thanks,

Re: Need Help...Anti-fungals?

Hi Cathy,

<< Going to the doctor tomorrow .Are there any anti-fungals meds the

> doctor may prescribe that are legal. >>

Yes, there are anti-fungals that are legal. Some have illegals

added, so if you are prescribed meds (like Nystatin) ask what

ingredients are in the meds including the fillers. Some pharmacies

carry plain Nystatin with no sugar/illegals, but others don't. If

that is the case you may need a compounding pharmacy.

<< I'm not sure what is wrong with my son... problem for 2 weeks

> now...he may have a yeast issue in his bum ...difficulty going

> pooh(hurts to go), itchy, sore most of the time...difficulty going

to sleep because it hurts. >>

A quick home test for yeast is the spit test.

http://www.adhdrelief.com/CandidaTest.html This tests doesn't mean

that you absolutely have yeast overgrowth but that it may be a cause

for concern if it turns out positive. I did the test on myself

becuse I had a lot of symptoms (white tongue, itchy bottom, rashes

etc..). My spit test showed positive so I went to my doctor who did

a mouth swab, blood work and stool cultures. These results came back

positive for yeast.

<<I don't have a clue what the doctor

> may prescribe, if there is anything I should ask for that is

> legal...maybe we will just get an antibiotic.I do have the

antibiotic

> list...not that the doctor will listen.!>>

If you have a yeast problem antibiotics won't help, they will likely

make it worse. Best though to see the doctor first and determine

what is going on. Once you know what the problem, whether it be a

yeast or bacterial overgrowth or parasite , then you can look at

treating it.

<< Just got saccharomyces boulardii today for my daughter as she is on

> day 8 of antibiotics for strep...SHE IS NOT BETTER..getting

> worse...she is going back to the doctor tomorrow too.

> I suppose the s.boulardii would be useful for my son too? I'm glad

I> ordered 2 bottles.>>

Did the doctor do a throat swab or strep screen to test for strep

throat? If not, there are other things that can mimic strep (Mono or

other viral infections) and she should be tested to rule out strep.

The Saccharomyces boulardii has been found to be good at preventing

GI complications from being on antibiotics.

Let us know what happens. Good luck at the doctor.

Sheila, SCD Feb., 2001, UC 23 yrs

mom of and