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My grandma now has the same symptoms that I have been having for months.
My grandmother has been experiencing eye floaters, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, bone pain, sinus infections, chest pain, shortness of breath, etc. Can anyone please try to tell me what this could be? I am so upset over this.
Hello~I would certainly ask your doctor to check yourself and your grandmother for "Candida" this is a type of yeast infection that is made worse by mold. It has so many symptoms that can mimic other diseases. Many types of fungi live in and on the human body, including the genus of yeasts known as Candida.
Candida is typically found in small amounts in the mouth and intestines and on the skin, but can be found almost anywhere. At normal levels, the fungus is not problematic. However, when Candida begins to grow uncontrollably, it can cause an infection known as candidiasis. In fact, Candida is the most common cause of fungal infections in humans
Below are a few factors that can lead to Candida overgrowth:
Taking antibiotics
Eating a diet high in sugar and refined carbs
High alcohol intake
A weakened immune system
Taking oral contraceptives
Diabetes
High stress levels
Along with seeing your doctor, I would also start by avoiding foods that Candida love, these are yeasts, wheat, all sugars, whether honey or substitutions, peanuts as these can contain molds. The Anti-Candida Diet is like a more restricted version of eating Paleo. You eat high-quality meat, eggs, and fish, non-starchy vegetables like greens, onions, asparagus, and artichokes, low-sugar fruits , and herbs and spices.
Actually, there is no clearcut formula for the exact foods or combinations that will work best for you, but there are certain foods known to starve candida and promote beneficial bacteria populations. Strive for a fresh food diet rich in variety, fiber, whole grains, vegetables, legumes, fruits and nuts. Moderate fats and proteins should be included for proper nutritional balance.
Remember, your diet is modifiable at any stage. See what works best for you. Every body is different, as factors like the types of bugs in your gut at the time, your stress levels, how relaxed you are when eating, etc. all combine to determine how a diet will affect your system.
Vegetables: Broccoli, asparagus, spinach, onions, garlic and dark-colored veggies are best. However, if your candidiasis is severe, you should avoid starchier veggies like sweet potatoes, carrots and corn until you restore healthy gut balance.
Fruits: Be careful not to overindulge on fruits due to their naturally high sugar content. However, green apple, kiwi, pomegranate, avocado and dark-colored berries are good choices in moderation.
Grains: Unless you have gluten issues, most whole grains are fine in moderation.
Proteins: Eggs, chicken, fish, and grass-fed beef are excellent sources of protein that don't encourage candida. Stay with organic and antibiotic-free meats, as antibiotics destroy the good bacteria, making the re-balancing of microflora more difficult. For vegans and vegetarians, good quality legumes, nuts, and soy protein should be incorporated.
Probiotic Foods: Yogurt and fermented foods, such as kimchee, tempeh, miso, sauerkraut and the like help rebuild good bacteria you need to fight the bad guys.
Foods to Avoid:
The hardest part of getting away from the bad foods you've grown to rely on for comfort, a quick hunger fix, etc. is actually more about your relationship with these dietary offenders than the amounts you eat. Many people actually form a deep bond with chocolate, for example, treating it as a cherished friend.
You already know that processed foods, sugary treats and alcohol are "bad foods for candida" for fighting candidiasis, so it's time to break those emotional bonds and move on. You WILL get through the transition just fine if you put your mind to it.
STEP 2: LIFESTYLE
Stress: Eating the healthiest diet in the world will not do much good to stop candidiasis if you're living a stressful life, whether it's work-related, financial or personal/emotional stress. Even low-level ongoing stresses of constantly being tethered to digital devices, multi-tasking, rushing around like a headless chicken, etc. will adversely affect how your gut handles things - digestively, chemically and otherwise. All health starts from the gut, and the gut is the first casualty of stress.
So two words: chill out! Stress management is truly important to your health, not just some idealistic concept.
Sleep: Like stress, lack of sleep is another major culprit in gut imbalances and poor health. If you're not sleeping properly, once again, all the other healthy steps you may be taking will be negated. Your body needs a certain amount of sleep, no matter how amazing you may be.
Attitude: If you maintain a positive state of mind and truly believe that you can fully recover your health, you will. More laughter is highly recommended, as it actually IS an excellent medicine.
Exercise: Get your body moving in a way that you enjoy and will continue to do willingly. Walking, swimming, an exercise class or biking are just a few great options that help stimulate your immune function, mood and overall health.
STEP 3: DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Good quality natural dietary supplements can be a great help for your candida cleanse regimen. Certain herbs, enzymes, antifungals, antimicrobials and other natural substances contain properties known to help slow and reverse candida overgrowth, strengthen the immune system and improve overall gut health. Canxida supplements are the best for candida yeast infection. Visit Canxida.com to learn more.
Some of the recommended natural additions to a candida cleanse diet include:
•Coconut Oil
•Reishi Mushrooms
•Zinc
•Aloe Vera
•Kombucha Tea
•Fish Oil
•Green Tea
•Apple Cider Vinegar
•Peppermint Oil
•Castor Oil
Bottom line: Getting rid of candidiasis is not going to happen overnight nor without a sincere effort on your part. There is no easy quick-fix solution, but if you follow the steps above and pay attention to how your body is reacting, you can beat candida successfully and for the long term. The more disciplined you are in your treatment, the faster you will return to good health.
A great book to read is called "The Yeast Connection" by Dr. Crook, it has a wealth of info in it.
I hope you both feel better soon.
Candida is typically found in small amounts in the mouth and intestines and on the skin, but can be found almost anywhere. At normal levels, the fungus is not problematic. However, when Candida begins to grow uncontrollably, it can cause an infection known as candidiasis. In fact, Candida is the most common cause of fungal infections in humans
Below are a few factors that can lead to Candida overgrowth:
Taking antibiotics
Eating a diet high in sugar and refined carbs
High alcohol intake
A weakened immune system
Taking oral contraceptives
Diabetes
High stress levels
Along with seeing your doctor, I would also start by avoiding foods that Candida love, these are yeasts, wheat, all sugars, whether honey or substitutions, peanuts as these can contain molds. The Anti-Candida Diet is like a more restricted version of eating Paleo. You eat high-quality meat, eggs, and fish, non-starchy vegetables like greens, onions, asparagus, and artichokes, low-sugar fruits , and herbs and spices.
Actually, there is no clearcut formula for the exact foods or combinations that will work best for you, but there are certain foods known to starve candida and promote beneficial bacteria populations. Strive for a fresh food diet rich in variety, fiber, whole grains, vegetables, legumes, fruits and nuts. Moderate fats and proteins should be included for proper nutritional balance.
Remember, your diet is modifiable at any stage. See what works best for you. Every body is different, as factors like the types of bugs in your gut at the time, your stress levels, how relaxed you are when eating, etc. all combine to determine how a diet will affect your system.
Vegetables: Broccoli, asparagus, spinach, onions, garlic and dark-colored veggies are best. However, if your candidiasis is severe, you should avoid starchier veggies like sweet potatoes, carrots and corn until you restore healthy gut balance.
Fruits: Be careful not to overindulge on fruits due to their naturally high sugar content. However, green apple, kiwi, pomegranate, avocado and dark-colored berries are good choices in moderation.
Grains: Unless you have gluten issues, most whole grains are fine in moderation.
Proteins: Eggs, chicken, fish, and grass-fed beef are excellent sources of protein that don't encourage candida. Stay with organic and antibiotic-free meats, as antibiotics destroy the good bacteria, making the re-balancing of microflora more difficult. For vegans and vegetarians, good quality legumes, nuts, and soy protein should be incorporated.
Probiotic Foods: Yogurt and fermented foods, such as kimchee, tempeh, miso, sauerkraut and the like help rebuild good bacteria you need to fight the bad guys.
Foods to Avoid:
The hardest part of getting away from the bad foods you've grown to rely on for comfort, a quick hunger fix, etc. is actually more about your relationship with these dietary offenders than the amounts you eat. Many people actually form a deep bond with chocolate, for example, treating it as a cherished friend.
You already know that processed foods, sugary treats and alcohol are "bad foods for candida" for fighting candidiasis, so it's time to break those emotional bonds and move on. You WILL get through the transition just fine if you put your mind to it.
STEP 2: LIFESTYLE
Stress: Eating the healthiest diet in the world will not do much good to stop candidiasis if you're living a stressful life, whether it's work-related, financial or personal/emotional stress. Even low-level ongoing stresses of constantly being tethered to digital devices, multi-tasking, rushing around like a headless chicken, etc. will adversely affect how your gut handles things - digestively, chemically and otherwise. All health starts from the gut, and the gut is the first casualty of stress.
So two words: chill out! Stress management is truly important to your health, not just some idealistic concept.
Sleep: Like stress, lack of sleep is another major culprit in gut imbalances and poor health. If you're not sleeping properly, once again, all the other healthy steps you may be taking will be negated. Your body needs a certain amount of sleep, no matter how amazing you may be.
Attitude: If you maintain a positive state of mind and truly believe that you can fully recover your health, you will. More laughter is highly recommended, as it actually IS an excellent medicine.
Exercise: Get your body moving in a way that you enjoy and will continue to do willingly. Walking, swimming, an exercise class or biking are just a few great options that help stimulate your immune function, mood and overall health.
STEP 3: DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Good quality natural dietary supplements can be a great help for your candida cleanse regimen. Certain herbs, enzymes, antifungals, antimicrobials and other natural substances contain properties known to help slow and reverse candida overgrowth, strengthen the immune system and improve overall gut health. Canxida supplements are the best for candida yeast infection. Visit Canxida.com to learn more.
Some of the recommended natural additions to a candida cleanse diet include:
•Coconut Oil
•Reishi Mushrooms
•Zinc
•Aloe Vera
•Kombucha Tea
•Fish Oil
•Green Tea
•Apple Cider Vinegar
•Peppermint Oil
•Castor Oil
Bottom line: Getting rid of candidiasis is not going to happen overnight nor without a sincere effort on your part. There is no easy quick-fix solution, but if you follow the steps above and pay attention to how your body is reacting, you can beat candida successfully and for the long term. The more disciplined you are in your treatment, the faster you will return to good health.
A great book to read is called "The Yeast Connection" by Dr. Crook, it has a wealth of info in it.
I hope you both feel better soon.
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Thank you for your comment. I can ask a doctor about testing me for candida. I do not know if any doctor will listen to me, but I will try to get them to listen. I am tired of everything getting blamed on my pregnancy.
I understand you frustrations, it does seem like the physicians tag a person as "anxiety" or as in your case, pregnancy, if they don't know what is wrong. Gosh, it can be so many things from blood sugar disorders to more severe issues.
I highly suggest seeing a reputable Natuorpathic physician, those were my main doctors when I lived back home in the states. They take time to listen to you, order tests that conventional medicine does not even know about at times, and then will really work with you, they will NOT tell you it is anxiety or pregnancy unless they have exhausted all other venues. They will also give you a good list of supplements to take a a reasonable diet to follow.
Nothing makes me angrier than for a doctor to say it is in head and that I need to see a psych, bull, just a cop-out.
I highly suggest seeing a reputable Natuorpathic physician, those were my main doctors when I lived back home in the states. They take time to listen to you, order tests that conventional medicine does not even know about at times, and then will really work with you, they will NOT tell you it is anxiety or pregnancy unless they have exhausted all other venues. They will also give you a good list of supplements to take a a reasonable diet to follow.
Nothing makes me angrier than for a doctor to say it is in head and that I need to see a psych, bull, just a cop-out.
I've read many of your posts and I have to say, I do believe a good portion of your health issues are psychosomatic sweetie. Being pregnant, it's hard to feel 'great' and you've had an irrational fear, great anxiety, etc. to the point that your OB/GYN needs to be fully apprised to immediately help you upon giving birth. Often, post partum can careen out of control quickly and I think this could most definitely be the case for you. Just being honest.
Your grandmother may have had a virus and you may have had a virus, the same one or a different one. It is not that anyone isn't listening, it is that you associated your symptoms to HIV for so long when that wasn't the case that it felt very similar to OCD. That our grandmother being sick has to relate right back to you is possibly more of the mental health issue going on. Mold is a viable suggestion to have checked out as well. Suggest that to your grandmother. Do you live with her? Breathing the same air, in the same environment?
Your grandmother needs to work with her doctor but your ob/gyn needs to be aware of your fragile mental state now and particularly when you give birth. I really want you to get help Ash. I've written to you many times and feel the torture you are putting yourself through loud and clear. I'm not saying 'nothing' is going on with you health wise but that there is definitely more to it. I hope you find answers but also can be open to the fact that regardless of something immune related or otherwise going on that you need to address this extreme anxiety you suffer. Pregnancy makes it worse. Once you give birth, it can be triggered even more. Hugs to you sweetie.
Your grandmother may have had a virus and you may have had a virus, the same one or a different one. It is not that anyone isn't listening, it is that you associated your symptoms to HIV for so long when that wasn't the case that it felt very similar to OCD. That our grandmother being sick has to relate right back to you is possibly more of the mental health issue going on. Mold is a viable suggestion to have checked out as well. Suggest that to your grandmother. Do you live with her? Breathing the same air, in the same environment?
Your grandmother needs to work with her doctor but your ob/gyn needs to be aware of your fragile mental state now and particularly when you give birth. I really want you to get help Ash. I've written to you many times and feel the torture you are putting yourself through loud and clear. I'm not saying 'nothing' is going on with you health wise but that there is definitely more to it. I hope you find answers but also can be open to the fact that regardless of something immune related or otherwise going on that you need to address this extreme anxiety you suffer. Pregnancy makes it worse. Once you give birth, it can be triggered even more. Hugs to you sweetie.
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I hope that my grandmother will talk with a doctor about all that she is going through. I need all of this to just go away. This has been a nightmare for me. I hate that I did not appreciate how amazing my life was before all of this happened.
I mention "not all in your head" for this reason:
there are many people who have seen one doctor after another over the course of years, being told along the way that it's only in their head -- until in the end they finally discover that they have an immune system condition.
Yes, there are cases where it's true that it's all (or mostly) in the head, But that's apparently not true for you and your grandma.
I'd look around your where you live for places where mold might be. Under sinks, in closets or drawers, on leather or suede... anyplace without air circulation and/or light, even clothes hanging next to each other.
there are many people who have seen one doctor after another over the course of years, being told along the way that it's only in their head -- until in the end they finally discover that they have an immune system condition.
Yes, there are cases where it's true that it's all (or mostly) in the head, But that's apparently not true for you and your grandma.
I'd look around your where you live for places where mold might be. Under sinks, in closets or drawers, on leather or suede... anyplace without air circulation and/or light, even clothes hanging next to each other.
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I hate that my grandmother is going through this. I was scared when I was the only one going through it. Now, I just keep thinking about her. I would rather take it from her and go through double of what I have been going through. I am so worried. It angers me that nobody would listen to me.
I was thinking mold reading through all this. You really should get this checked.
Hi, Ash. Have you thought about the possibility that this could all be due to mold? If your grandma now truly has the same symptoms as you, then this is surely not just in your head, right?
It could be something like a virus that went from you to her, but that probably wouldn't take months. So it could be something harmful that's in the air where you both are living. Are you in an area where there was horrible humidity and heat this past summer?
Let me know if you'd like to talk this over further. If not mold, then maybe something else like a new pet.
It could be something like a virus that went from you to her, but that probably wouldn't take months. So it could be something harmful that's in the air where you both are living. Are you in an area where there was horrible humidity and heat this past summer?
Let me know if you'd like to talk this over further. If not mold, then maybe something else like a new pet.
Does your grandmother live with you or do you spend a lot of time together?
Those symptoms could apply to many different conditions; you should both see your doctor for adequate health check up and possible blood tests to determine what might be causing the symptoms.
Those symptoms could apply to many different conditions; you should both see your doctor for adequate health check up and possible blood tests to determine what might be causing the symptoms.
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My grandmother and I do live together. I love her so much. I just do not understand why this is happening.
Infections, shortness of breath and chest pains can be caused by different things in elderly people than what might cause them in younger people. It's important that you take your grandmother to a doctor to have her checked out. Elderly people, often, can't fight infections like younger people can and they may become more susceptible to things like pneumonia, etc.
If she doesn't have an primary care doctor, you can take her to an urgent care clinic or if she seems to be in medical distress, please don't hesitate to take her to the closest ER.
If she doesn't have an primary care doctor, you can take her to an urgent care clinic or if she seems to be in medical distress, please don't hesitate to take her to the closest ER.
My sister and I have both been trying to get her to go to the hospital. We have a really hard time getting my grandmother to go to the hospital. I wish she would go see a doctor. I am going to keep working on getting her to go see someone.
How old is your grandmother?
You said you have similar symptoms... Perhaps you could ask her to come with you to the doctor, then when you get there, ask them to look at her... I know it's not good to trick someone, but sometimes it's necessary.
The alternatives are to take her against her will, which usually doesn't work well either or to call an ambulance and have them take her.
I once had an aunt who was in the beginning stages of dementia; she refused to let me take her to the ER for something, and I promised her something special when we got home, if she'd go. She finally agreed and I followed through with my promise, even though she forgot all about it since they did keep her in the hospital for several days...
Elderly people can be very stubborn and sometimes we simply have to do extraordinary things to get them to cooperate, as long as what we're doing doesn't harm to them in any way.
You said you have similar symptoms... Perhaps you could ask her to come with you to the doctor, then when you get there, ask them to look at her... I know it's not good to trick someone, but sometimes it's necessary.
The alternatives are to take her against her will, which usually doesn't work well either or to call an ambulance and have them take her.
I once had an aunt who was in the beginning stages of dementia; she refused to let me take her to the ER for something, and I promised her something special when we got home, if she'd go. She finally agreed and I followed through with my promise, even though she forgot all about it since they did keep her in the hospital for several days...
Elderly people can be very stubborn and sometimes we simply have to do extraordinary things to get them to cooperate, as long as what we're doing doesn't harm to them in any way.
My grandmother is 67. I do not know why it is so hard to get her to go to a hospital. She has had so many health problems for so many years. She is going to see a doctor on Tuesday. I hope she tells her doctor all about what is going on.
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