Ladies only please.......sensitive issue....

sweetpoison · 03-10-2006, 05:25 PM

Ladies, do you find that you have more or less yeast infections (you know the type down below

with low carb. I am peri-menapausal and are having issues with yeast that I did not have , except when on the pill, many, many, years ago.
Now first, I have not been a good low carber, so I am not blaming this on low carb....might blame it on the HUGH amount of sugar I have been eating alot of lately...maybe.
I was just wondering about other ladies experience with this and what works for them to eliminate or add to their diets or lifestyle to help AVOID these little problems.
Also, ladies of close to menapause.... did you start having these issues and what has helped you.

SEE GUYS......... NOT OF INTEREST TO YOU... DONT SAY I DIDN'T WARN YOU.

Vicki

JoSkids · 03-10-2006, 05:35 PM

I don't get those kind of yeast infections, but I do get a yeast related rash under my arms. It starts out looking like a spider bite and it is itchy! Then it spreads.

I get it when I eat certain foods - salami or pepperoni and black tea are some main culprits! I have to limit them as much as possible.

If you do a search on candida diet, you can find lists of foods that you should avoid. I would bet there is a food on there that you are eating a lot of that is causing this yeast overgrowth.

sweetpoison · 03-10-2006, 06:00 PM

Crap.... they moved it real fast.....

angigirl · 03-10-2006, 06:02 PM

Heather150 · 03-10-2006, 06:11 PM

Only time I get them is when I'm taking antibiotics. I've been on Atkins for 3 years and have only had 2 infections-both times I had bronchitis and had to get put on antibiotics.

You say you're just on low carb life...but Dr Atkins does go into yeast and stuff in the book if you happen to have it on hand...

If you get them frequently..I would consult your doc because it may be that you're not curing the one you have, before you think another is cropping up, but it may be the same one because the OTC medicine (if that's what you're using) may not be working.

Good luck and hope you get to the bottom of this.

charmedpea · 03-10-2006, 08:14 PM

umm I have never had one..

charmed

RobinB · 03-12-2006, 12:44 PM

Not a one since I started LCing, even on anti-biotics.

Mel78 · 03-13-2006, 10:39 AM

I found the first time around low-carbing I was more suciptible to them (yeast infections) the more fermented foods I ate - i.e. cheeses, vinegar, etc. At one time I added in yogurt to help ward them off, but to be honest, it could have been my BCP too...

Just my $0.02

Jill B · 03-18-2006, 02:49 AM

G'Day, I was having yeast/thrush problems for some time, until my doc said to wash with yoghurt

Well after that, I stopped using soap altogether, and started using organic base shampoo, which is very mild, for hair, body and hand wash. I buy bulk, and add essential oils like lavendar and rosemary, and have NOT had a problem since. (at least 5 years)
So, I feel that soap is a bit of a problem for some of us.

ChubbyAFGirl · 03-18-2006, 06:43 AM

I am 28 and I have battled with yeast infections since I was about 17. The Dr said it just has something to do with my PH levels "down there" being thrown out of wack real easily. To be honest with you, that is the main reason I stay low carb! The weight loss is great, but even if I'm not losing I'm happy- because their are no yeast infections! If I slip up and cheat with something super sweet- you bet I'll be regreting it the next day!!
Another thing that has helped is I don't use regular soap to wash. I use the Summers Eve Feminine wash, it is hypo-allergenic.
I hope you feel better soon!

OH- Have you been tested for Diabetes? That can also cause an overgrowth of yeast.

beachlvr58 · 03-18-2006, 02:30 PM

You probably need to do a candida cleanse to rid your body of the yeast..Lisa

03-10-2006, 05:25 PM	#1
sweetpoison MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,259 Gallery: sweetpoison Stats: 231/231/150 WOE: Low Carb Type Start Date: 10/29/08	Ladies only please.......sensitive issue.... Ladies, do you find that you have more or less yeast infections (you know the type down below with low carb. I am peri-menapausal and are having issues with yeast that I did not have , except when on the pill, many, many, years ago. Now first, I have not been a good low carber, so I am not blaming this on low carb....might blame it on the HUGH amount of sugar I have been eating alot of lately...maybe. I was just wondering about other ladies experience with this and what works for them to eliminate or add to their diets or lifestyle to help AVOID these little problems. Also, ladies of close to menapause.... did you start having these issues and what has helped you. SEE GUYS......... NOT OF INTEREST TO YOU... DONT SAY I DIDN'T WARN YOU. Vicki __________________ "MAKE IT HAPPEN" I BROKE UP WITH MY ABUSER - SUGAR

03-10-2006, 05:35 PM	#2
JoSkids Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 3,820 Gallery: JoSkids	I don't get those kind of yeast infections, but I do get a yeast related rash under my arms. It starts out looking like a spider bite and it is itchy! Then it spreads. I get it when I eat certain foods - salami or pepperoni and black tea are some main culprits! I have to limit them as much as possible. If you do a search on candida diet, you can find lists of foods that you should avoid. I would bet there is a food on there that you are eating a lot of that is causing this yeast overgrowth. __________________ Jo Start date: 8/27/07 Weekly loss: 2, Total Loss: 18, To Go: 6 If hunger is not the problem, food is not the answer! Be Prepared - It's not just a Boy Scout motto anymore! If anyone doesn't think their plan is the best; they should probably be looking for a new plan. - Jezzie

03-10-2006, 06:11 PM	#5
Heather150 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,540 Gallery: Heather150 Stats: 205/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Feb 28 2003	Only time I get them is when I'm taking antibiotics. I've been on Atkins for 3 years and have only had 2 infections-both times I had bronchitis and had to get put on antibiotics. You say you're just on low carb life...but Dr Atkins does go into yeast and stuff in the book if you happen to have it on hand... If you get them frequently..I would consult your doc because it may be that you're not curing the one you have, before you think another is cropping up, but it may be the same one because the OTC medicine (if that's what you're using) may not be working. Good luck and hope you get to the bottom of this. __________________ Doesn't expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?

03-18-2006, 06:43 AM	#10
ChubbyAFGirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hot & Humid Florida! Posts: 2,974 Gallery: ChubbyAFGirl Stats: Original Start- Oct 2002-180 Restart-135/128/125 WOE: Anit-Depressants and caffeine Start Date: Everyday...	I am 28 and I have battled with yeast infections since I was about 17. The Dr said it just has something to do with my PH levels "down there" being thrown out of wack real easily. To be honest with you, that is the main reason I stay low carb! The weight loss is great, but even if I'm not losing I'm happy- because their are no yeast infections! If I slip up and cheat with something super sweet- you bet I'll be regreting it the next day!! Another thing that has helped is I don't use regular soap to wash. I use the Summers Eve Feminine wash, it is hypo-allergenic. I hope you feel better soon! OH- Have you been tested for Diabetes? That can also cause an overgrowth of yeast. __________________ When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on. -- Thomas Jefferson

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03-10-2006, 06:00 PM	#3
sweetpoison MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,259 Gallery: sweetpoison Stats: 231/231/150 WOE: Low Carb Type Start Date: 10/29/08	Crap.... they moved it real fast.....

03-10-2006, 06:02 PM	#4
angigirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: ohio Posts: 929 Gallery: angigirl Stats: 171/153/140 5'8" WOE: LC Start Date: 1/3/2006	no

03-10-2006, 08:14 PM	#6
charmedpea MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 2,080 Gallery: charmedpea Stats: 234/203.5/150 WOE: atkins Start Date: may 2005	umm I have never had one.. charmed

03-12-2006, 12:44 PM	#7
RobinB Heart Writer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,170 Gallery: RobinB WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart March '07	Not a one since I started LCing, even on anti-biotics.

03-13-2006, 10:39 AM	#8
Mel78 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,137 Gallery: Mel78	I found the first time around low-carbing I was more suciptible to them (yeast infections) the more fermented foods I ate - i.e. cheeses, vinegar, etc. At one time I added in yogurt to help ward them off, but to be honest, it could have been my BCP too... Just my $0.02

03-18-2006, 02:49 AM	#9
Jill B Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Australia Posts: 599 Gallery: Jill B Stats: 60kg/54kg/52kg 5'2" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: April 2004	G'Day, I was having yeast/thrush problems for some time, until my doc said to wash with yoghurt Well after that, I stopped using soap altogether, and started using organic base shampoo, which is very mild, for hair, body and hand wash. I buy bulk, and add essential oils like lavendar and rosemary, and have NOT had a problem since. (at least 5 years) So, I feel that soap is a bit of a problem for some of us.

03-18-2006, 02:30 PM	#11
beachlvr58 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PA Posts: 1,516 Gallery: beachlvr58 WOE: Low Carbing Start Date: 1/23/06	You probably need to do a candida cleanse to rid your body of the yeast..Lisa