Anxiety and panic attacks. I definitely suffered from anxiety, to the point of being prescribed Xanax.
Craving sweets, breads, alcohol: I never craved alcohol, but sweets! Before going to my new holistic doctor, I went through a big bag of candy-coated almonds. I would totally crave sweets. I knew I was a sugar addict. I had been trying to kick the sugar habit and each time fell off the wagon. It would start with just a little bite, then more and more, until all I REALLY wanted to eat was cake! with frosting of course. Not that I did that. I mean, I would fight those urges. I tried to eat more fruit instead. So this transition to the anti-Candida diet has been a total 180 degree change for me and I realize just how much sweet stuff I had been eating. And it is really nice to know that there is hope for me after all, that these cravings were caused by a disease, not lack of willpower or whatever on my part.
Depression, irritability and mood swings: I had been depressed for most of my life. What finally drove me to a doctor for treatment was sitting and crying for no discernible reasons. And talk about irritable! Boy howdy. Raising 4 kids, working full time, doing everything, stressed out, I was irritable. Mood swings, that too. So what did my regular doctor do for me? Tell me I was bipolar and send me to a psychiatrist so I could take prescription drugs the rest of my life. And I had to see this shrink about 4 times a year just so he could ask me the same stupid questions (are you feeling suicidal? No.) I asked him, was there any chance of me ever coming off these drugs. Answer: No.
Digestive problems: Including diarrhea, constipation, mucus in stools, cramps, gas, bloating, rectal itching, thrush, coated tongue.
Dizziness, loss of balance, headache, numbness: Of these neurological symptoms, lately I had been feeling just a touch of dizziness, especially when exercising and standing up.
Fatigue and/or lethargy: I had been feeling fatigued and lethargic prior to getting treated for candidiasis. I recall spending the whole day on the couch just vegging out, watching mindless flicks on Netflix.
Foggy thinking or feeling spacy: I recall the day my ex-friend and I were going on a trip to the hot springs. Well that morning, I just could not get going. My brain felt so fogged up. Because of that, I was late meeting my ex-friend, who got horribly angry with me.
Frequent or chronic infections like sinusitis, respiratory problems and even prostatitis.
Genitourinary symptoms can include symptoms of a bladder infection even though there are no bacteria involved, and vaginal itching.
Joint pain or swelling: Can't say as I have any joint problems, except my sacroiliac joint. Not sure exactly what is wrong with it. All I know is I need to see my chiropractor about once a month to keep it in line.
Muscle aches: I am certainly looking forward to the day I have fewer or no muscle aches. Parts of my back are always hurting. Nothing acute, just low grade ache.
Palpitations, aka fast heart rate or skipped beats: I can recall times when I would feel my heart beating abnormally.
Ringing or buzzing sound in the ears: This is a tricky symptom to pick up on in our modern environment. We are constantly surrounded by things that hum: your computer, refrigerator, etc. And outside there is traffic noise. So to hear any ringing or buzzing sound, you really need to have a quiet environment. And yes, I have this symptom to. I had always wondered: am I going deaf or what? I am excited that perhaps once the Candida is eradicated from my system, this ringing sound will go away.
Skin problems like itchy rashes (athletes foot or jock itch).
Vision changes, spots before eyes: Cannot say that I had any vision changes per se. But it got me thinking, maybe it is why I need glasses?
That is not to say these symptoms cannot be caused by other things. However, if other things have been ruled out, what is left?
(The above is taken from information provided to me by Dr. Jakob Jaggy of Columbia, California)
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