Yeast Infection & Antibiotics
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- 17 years ago
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Comments (40)For sinus sufferers, there was a bit on NPR about lactobacillus sakei and sinus infections...seems to be a strong connection to the good bacteria fighting off the sinus infections. Only thing is, it hasn't been studied yet in humans, but thought I'd mention that there has been some early signs of success with it. Also GF suffers with allergies and she has found that taking OTC antihistamine before or as her allergies begin really helps to control the situation as it keeps it from getting worse and setting up vicious cycles of misery. Though I have no first hand experience, I hope this helps.... what causes sinus infections Acutally this whole human biome business is just beginning to get hot and scientists are just beginning to understand that we shouldn't think of the body as a pristene place with viral and bacterial invaders that need to be wiped out....rather we need to think of the body as a garden where we want to grow the good bacteria so it can keep the bad stuff in check....fascinating stuff. Here is a link that might be useful: What works for chronic sinusitis...See MoreBest Yeast infection cure..non prescription
Comments (19)I mention this because no one said it yet... If anyone is getting yeast infections often, there is a good chance your body's pH is off (usually way too acidic). You can get pH paper on amazon to check (you can get a roll for about 6 bucks), I think some homeopathic stores also sell the paper. Get a roll that is in the range of 3 to 8 and spit on a piece of the paper at a time when you haven't eaten in 2 hours (otherwise you'll be getting a false reading). It should be around 7 on a person with a good normal pH. If its crazy low, like 3 to 5, that is way too acidic. You're as tart as coca cola! To fix this, you will need to go on an alkalizing diet. It will take a long time, but it will fix the problem permanently when you get your pH back up (even just up to 6 will fix your troubles). You can search on google for alkalizing diet to get the specifics, but basically you eat very little to no meat, and cut out all sugar, and no alcohol, tea or coffee. Milk and eggs are fine to eat. After about a year of that diet you will be able to reintroduce some of the bad foods if you want because you will have gotten the Ph up a bit by then and you'll be okay. If you can't stand to not have meat, give up the sugar. If you can't stand to give up the sugar, give up the meat. Try to be reasonable - both of those (meat and sugar) are very acidifying, so unfortunately, if your pH is way too acidic, one of those groups will have to go for awhile if you want to be rid of this thing, so if you can't stand to give up either, just limit yourself and eat as little of them as you can....See MoreQuestion for women
Comments (11)Here are some typical causes for a yeast infection in women. Poor Personal Hygiene- can introduce yeast spores from the intestines to the vaginal area. Antibiotics-are a primary cause for yeast or Candida overgrowth. Antibiotics change the balance between populations of micro organisms They also are responsible for wiping out the good and bad bacteria in your body. Douching-Unfortunately douching washes away the good bacteria in the vagina responsible for keeping yeast under control. The vaginal tissue becomes inhabitable for healthy bacteria. Physiologically, the vagina is designed to cleanse itself. Poor Immune System- weaknesses in the immune system will make it for Candida or yeast to thrive. Diet-poor nutrition can actually worsen your yeast infection, because high sugar foods alone can sustain food for the yeast to live. Tight clothes-such as panty hose, stockings can create the warm environment for the yeast to grow. Air is suffocated to the vagina. Birth Control- can throw a woman's hormone levels off balance causing the vaginal tissue susceptible to candida growth. Here is a link that might be useful: Yeast Infection...See MoreHow long for antibiotics to kick in?
Comments (9)Thanks everyone. Over the weekend he was at 90-95% of his old self so I was happy. But then late last night he threw up yellow foam. I have been watching his bathroom habits the last few days and I haven't been able to see him poop. I have 2 cats and a litter maid so it's hard (seperating them doesn't work well). I took him in this morning and they did x-rays and he's moderately constipated and he has some trapped gas. The decongestant that they gave him apparently sucks moisture out of mucus membranes so it may have caused it. He had an enema and an IV for some fluids as he was a little dehydrated. I got home and he was foaming at the mouth a little. I don't know what's up with that, guess he tasted something bad. He ran to the litter box then 15 minutes later he threw up his breakfast. The vet said the constipation probably caused the vomiting cause there's not a lot of room for things to go. I'll mention this latest vomiting when I call this afternoon. I forgot to ask if I'm supposed to start his medicine today, or if they gave him some already So I guess that's why he's been lethargic. Poor thing was all cramped up and probably didn't want to move much. Hopefully we'll get all this straightened out. I'm so glad I have pet insurance...I'm almost at $400 and she wants to see him again tomorrow if he doesn't poop more....See More- 17 years ago
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