Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 What strain do you have? I have Candida Glabrata or something like that. I just finished taking 2 months of 3 antifungals combined(diflucan, nystatin, and fungizone). Now that I have been off them for a few days, I am much worse. Its so frustrating! I've been doing the diet as well for two months. I feel like I've gotten nowhere. The antifungals were very helpful, but now that I am off them I'm not sure what to do to make myself feel better. >From: <narberth214@...> >Reply-candidiasis >candidiasis >Subject: Nizoral (again) >Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2002 08:13:37 -0700 (PDT) > > >Sorry to keep bugging the list about Nizoral .... I am not feeling >significantly better on probiotics & diet alone (in particular my >PMS-related nausea is worse), so I'm thinking I'll have to bite the bullet >and take Nizoral. I was wondering how long others on the list took this >drug? > >In Dr. Crook's book, Yeast Connection, some doctors mentioned prescribing >the med for only 7-10 days, or 2 weeks. My doctor wants me to stay on the >med for 2 months, at 200 mg/day to start, then 400 mg/daily. I think this >is a bit excessive, since my amount of yeast overgrowth seems minimal (2+ >on the CDSA dysbiosis scale, although the strain seems particularly >difficult to kill). I worry that it isn't safe to take this drug that long >due to its known effects on the liver. > >I'd appreciate hearing about others' experiences/advice from dr's. >THANKS!! > >~ > >PS Has anyone ever used Uva Ursi to treat candida? It was on the list of >natural substances from the lab that my strain of yeast has " intermediate >sensitivity " to. > > > >--------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 -- It's a real gamble to take Nizoral because of potential liver damage. We already have liver problems because of the candida and other complications. You can even get juandice. I was just on it for awhile and it really helped. But I got it in Mexico so when I tried to get it from a dermatologist he warned me of how dangerous it is and wouldn't prescribe it. Just curious: Did you go to a naturopath to find out what kind of strain, etc or a traditional MD? And if you're in the US how much do they charge? I've pretty much been treating this on my own because most drs are anything but cooperative. But my insurance won't pay for the naturopaths so would like to have an idea what I'll have to spend---also for the tests and lab work. Thanx, Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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