Q&A: I have all the signs and symptoms of a systemic candida infection but my IgG IgM came back clean. What can it be?
Query by : I have all the signs of a systemic candida infection but my IgG IgM came back clean. What can it be?
i am very sick and have also been diagnosed with fibromyalgia
My signs and symptoms are as follows:
pain and swelling in my arms and joints of my arms and legs
migraines
head “pain” in the left temporal element of my head
stress in my head and neck
alterations in vision (mild)
IBS – persistent diarrhea for the previous 5 many years
intestinal cramps
bloating
gas
acid reflux (lowered but not cured by two Rx meds)
psychological fogginess which gets worse at occasions
geographic tongue
sleep that is not restful ( waking usually, and sleeping every possibility I get with no improvement in tiredness)
regular and urgent urination
allergic reactions to foods with a rash on my face and neck with no clear source on an elimination diet program
weight obtain
depression
anxiety
lack of power
craving for carbs and sweets
I have been tested for:
rheumatoid arthritis
diverticulitis
gluten allergy
food and environmental allergies
lupus
Current medications:
cymbalta 30 mg two tablets qd
lyrica 75 mg 2 tablets qd
ativan prn
tylenol 3 prn for discomfort
zypan two tabs with meals
vit d 50,000 iu every day
vit c 2000 iu twice day-to-day
vit b complex
spirulina three tabs twice a day
omega 3
probiotics
Greatest answer:
Solution by Justmeinthisworld
there is no swelling with FMS..if you diagnosed with FMS partially based on swelling–the doc is incompetant
what about lymes, MS, vitamin, hormonal defiiciencies…there are a lot of other things to be tested for
have you had an MRI for the head discomfort?
What do you feel? Solution under!
Anahata to the rescue
13 Feb, 2012
They are all symptoms of parasites!!
Rhianna does Medicine Year 1
13 Feb, 2012
It means you do not have a systemic candida infection! If you did you would be in ICU, not sitting at your computer typing.
A systemic candida infection, candidemia, is a medical emergency. It seldom ends well. It’s rare, and only really happens in people who are severely immunocompromisedThe quacks have hijacked it, and used it to market their various scams. Your symptoms, are vague and may not be related. See a real Doctor.
Edit: The problem is i’m getting very frustrated with thenoseknows, and at this point, I feel some of us skeptics, myself in particular, might simply be rising to the bait where he/she/it is concerned. Its’ difficult not to be riled by these idiots though.
That site he has linked in a load of $ hit
oldtimekid2
13 Feb, 2012
It’s funny that you mention some of those symptoms… http://www.drugs.com/cons/lyrica.html says to “tell your doctor if you have hives or skin rash, redness, or blisters while you are using this medicine” and lists a few of the possible side effects as “diarrhea; dizziness… itching; joint or muscle pain; puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue… unusual tiredness or weakness… confusion… headache… increased appetite… painful or difficult urination; problems with memory; rapid weight gain… bloated or full feeling… depression… loss of strength or energy… passing gas… trouble sleeping”
I think that covers the bulk of your symptoms from just the one drug, but http://www.drugs.com/cymbalta.html also lists some side effects including “painful or difficult urination… headache, trouble concentrating, memory problems, confusion, hallucinations… gas; sleep problems (insomnia); joint or muscle pain; weight changes”
http://www.drugs.com/ativan.html also lists some of those symptoms (depression, hallucinations, etc). I’d take a look at those three pages if you’re concerned… they are the same information sheets that your pharmacist should give you when you get the prescription.
So it sounds like the bulk of your symptoms are caused by the drugs. You may want to talk to your doctor about getting off of those.
If you wanted to try natural options that don’t have the major side effects of the drugs, you could try D-Ribose, Magnesium, a good B Complex (B-50 is usually adequate), Malic Acid, Methionine, and/or TMG (Trimethylglycine). Each of those help with different aspects of Fibromyalgia symptoms (energy, muscle issues, etc) and I know a few people personally (and have heard from many more) who have gotten relief from any combination of these ingredients.
As a side note, 50,000 IU of Vitamin D is a bit excessive unless it’s only for short term (after being diagnosed as being Vitamin D deficient)… Vitamin D is typically recommended for maintenance doses of 1-2,000 IU daily (but those who are deficient commonly need higher doses like that for short periods). Good luck and I hope I helped!
[edit]: I’m always amazed at how Dave twists people’s words… I never told her to stop taking them, I said she may want to talk to her doctor about stopping them (as did Dave).
Also, he doesn’t know anything about me (nor has he tried to find out) so I don’t know why he insists on using logical fallacies to attack my character. Besides that, the links I listed are for information from the drug manufacturers, not me.
dave
13 Feb, 2012
You do NOT have candida!
You need to see a proper medical doctor and do NOT stop taking any prescribed medicine unless your doctor tells you, especially not if some barely educated vitamin salesman tells you to!
Weise Ente
13 Feb, 2012
A real systemic Candida infection would mean you are in septic shock and dying.
See a doctor.
thenoseknows
13 Feb, 2012
http://www.holistichelp.net/candida.html
This site references extensive information about Candidiasis.
If you want to get off the pharmaceutical merrygoround of tests and drugs (which are probably causing many of your symptoms) you can go to see a holistic/natural health practitioner such as a Homeopath or Naturopath. You obviously have a chronic problem, and doityourself herbal remedies are not going to fix it. The more drugs you take, the more strange your overall health picture will become, and the longer you’re on them, the worse you’ll end up being.