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Re: chronic candida...any tests to tell if it's from the intestine? TRANSMISSION!!
From: Kim (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Jul 31 13:19:47 2004
HI.. I know this is a pain in the butt, but yeast IS transmitted from
partner to partner during sex just like anything else because it is a
fungus. The good thing is that because of male anatomy they don't
support the yeast as female genitalia does. It does happen, in the past
when I have had recurrent yeast infections the doctor suggested treating
both myself and my husband for the yeast and suggested we use condoms
until the condition fully went away. This did work and I haven't had
another one in about a year. I took their advice on the "probiotics"
like yogurt etc, and eat a serving every day just like I would a
vitamin. I am not sure which thing helped the most, but the combination
works. Hope this helps, KIM
At Fri, 30 Jul 2004, anonymous wrote:
>
>Hi All--
>I have read a lot of good information on here about chronic yeast
>infections. I seem to have constant itching / yeasty discharge, esp.
>after sex w. my partner, in spite of us using condoms and washing
>before/after intercourse (I know yeast isn't usually spread from partner
>to partner, and he doesn't have any symptoms, but I've heard of an
>increase in yeast with some women after sex?). My symptoms also seem to
>flare up after eating yeasty foods--alcohol, sweets, bread--so could
>this be connected?
>
>I have been on birth control for endo + premarin cream (not the premarin
>pill) for vaginal dryness for the past 3 years...could this be causing
>the increase in yeast?
>
>I am wondering if the yeast might be coming from the intestine. I have
>read a lot about intestinal yeast, and I feel like I have the symptoms
>of "yeast syndrome"--yeast infections, fatigue, achiness, brain fog,
>etc. Are there specific tests I can request from my doctor to see if it
>is spreading from the intestine? The last time I went to the doctor, I
>asked about Yeast Syndrome, and the doctor said she had never heard of
>it. It is frustrating bc these symptoms feel REAL, but not many medical
>professionals seem to believe in them!
>
>Also another thing--I have lived in a very damp apartment that I
>recently discovered that has a SEVERE mold problem...any connection
>between mold exposure and candida?
>
>any answers are welcome....esp. about what to ask the doctor about this
>condition and finding out how to treat it other than over the counter
>yeast creams (I've used them...they work at first, but then the symptoms
>come back) I am frustrated and in need of support!
>Thanks...have pain free days everyone.
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