[Healthgirl]

Has anyone had to go on an anti fungal and noticed an improvement in their symptoms?

I know there are many doctors that believe that certain microbes are the trigger for MS and many nerve disorders and I find it very interesting.
I asked my neuro if he would prescribe an anti fungal since I have recently been diagnosed with asthma all of a sudden- it kind of would be worth a try I thought. He said he does not prescribe antifungals, and that flagyl has cause some cases of neuropathy.

I saw my rheumatologist and she said that not knowing what fungus to target, she won't prescribe one either. So I am at a loss here. It is a possibility, but NONE of them care about finding the cause. I can't believe I can have buckets full of nerve drugs or steroids with hundreds of side effects but no one will try me on a few antifungals??

Why hasn't anyone ran any tests for fungal infections?

I am almost ready to call the lyme dr. back because he had mentioned putting me on one. It will just cost me a lot!

[mrsD]

Did you check out your car? Air blowing thru the vents right onto you can be highly allergenic.

The asthma suggests you are inhaling something...and the car cabin filter may harbor lots of mold, and pollen.

Allergy testing for mold and pollen may reveal something for you.

[Healthgirl]

Originally Posted by mrsD

Did you check out your car? Air blowing thru the vents right onto you can be highly allergenic.

The asthma suggests you are inhaling something...and the car cabin filter may harbor lots of mold, and pollen.

Allergy testing for mold and pollen may reveal something for you.

That was a great idea. I know how mildewy those old car vents can get. My car was a 2 year lease on a brand new car and we just turned it in and got another new one.


I have allergy testing set up for the end of the month.
Can severe allergies cause neuropathy though? And for my kids to have this sudden photosensitivity? It is just so strange.

I don't have much faith in allergy testing, but I'll give it a try. I had it done years ago because I kept getting a poison ivy like rash on my face. I was perfectly fine otherwise. She told me I was allergic to all kinds of pollens, and carrots of all things. No help at all. I wasn't even eating carrots at the time.


I had to figure it out myself and it turned out to be the massive amounts of mangoes I was eating.....
Mango contains urushiol which is the same oil as poison ivy (which I am severely allergic to)
I figured it out a few weeks later when I thought "what am I doing differently?"
I googled mangos/ itchy rash and sure enough there were hundreds of sources.
I didn't come up allergic to mangoes on the skin test. That is why I don't know how valid they are. Maybe the test have improved since 8 years ago.

[mrsD]

There are cross sensitivities from pollen to foods. There are lists on the net for this.
http://www.foodallergens.info/Facts/...ich_Foods.html

The treatments for systemic fungal infections are harsh and toxic.
They usually are used for people with impaired immune functions, either due to chemo treatments or HIV.

However, you can do a GI antifungal treatment yourself. One of the good anti-Candida treatments is by NOW called Candida Support.

I also find Olive leaf extract helpful for my sinus issues. There is some olive leaf in the NOW product but it also has caprylic acid which kills Candida living in the GI tract and mouth.

August is when ragweed starts up. Learn what the plant looks like and pull it out when you find it around your home (don't disturb the head and dump in a plastic trash bag). We remove it from our entire street, since we live in a small woods.
If you get worse on really windy days, think "allergies".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragweed

Goldenrod blooms around now too...but it is not an airborne pollen so you should leave it in place as it feeds many birds.

[DejaVu]

Hi Healthgirl,

You may want to check for any water leaks in your home.
These can occur under sinks and behind walls and not be readily apparent for awhile. Also check walls/floors behind/under toilets, as tank sweating can cause moisture/mold issues in some homes.
Look around very closely for any signs.

We clean both the air conditioners in our vehicles and our in home A/C units.
We take them apart and clean them the same way many commercial garages clean A/C units in cars. (We set them up in the garage and air them out for a couple of days after having cleaned them.)

Do you use home A/C? If so, have you checked for mold?

Just a thought.

Oh! wanted to share with you. We find "specialty" allergy/mold products here: https://www.natlallergy.com/
( I have dealt with this company for over 20 years now.)


DejaVu

[IllPn]

Have a look at the Website for Know the Cause. He believes fungus in the body causes lots of problems. There is a diet and tv show by this name too. He recommends other things to take as well if can't use the anti-fungals but I don't remember any of them offhand.

[Mpiazza000]

No, it is not because of your infection. A breakthrough study is suggesting miconazole and clobetasol regenerates nerves in mic who is paralyze and can't walk. They are considering using that for ms patient.

[Mpiazza000]

At original poster, which anti fungi all were u using? And is it in tablet?

[MelodyL]

Hi everybody, I just had to chime in. If this has been discussed before, forgive me for chiming in but something came to light last week and it literally changed my life overnight.

I have been on Lisinopril for over 40 years. It's the only blood pressure med I take. I also have post nasal drip for quite a few years. Who remembers? I am so used to blowing my nose after I have my morning coffee and clearing my throat I never thought about this.

Two weeks ago I began clearing my throat (it had more mucus than usual) and tried blowing my nose. I did not have a cold, (I never get them because I make my own colloidal silver and taking two tablespoons a day for years). It seems that nothing can live in silver so for me, so far so good. I don't get colds, flues, infections, whatever. Been lucky in that department.

But this darn post nasal drip was driving me crazy. I was seen by my doctor years ago and he looked down my throat and announced "yup, you have a lot of mucus there' and he gave me some kind of med (can't remember) but I stopped taking it and never thought much about it.

Till about 2 weeks ago when, for whatever reason, it could have been I was exposed to something or pollen (I had rose fever as a kid and had hot stuff squirted up my nose by a doctor) that was NOT fun. I remember it and I was about 5 years old.

Anyway I'm sitting in Dunkin Donuts with my friends and I happened to mention "I have this stupid post nasal drip and for whatever reason, it's driving me crazy and I'm always clearing my throat, and I'm tired of having a sore throat". The lady next to me said "are you on either Enalopril or Lisinopril?' I looked at her and said "I've been on Lisinopril since I was 26 years old. Either the brand name or generic". She said"That's what is giving you the post nasal drip"

I did not believe her. I went home, went on my computer and brother, did I get an education. Just google Lisinopril and Post Nasal Drip.

And what's the treatment that works? A Neti Pot (thank god I had one in my house). I had the little saline packets that come with the Neti Pot.

I used this little gadget twice that day and twice the next day, blew my nose and that was it.

Gone, finito, God Bless. Last night I bought this lady a nice ice cream at Dunkin and said to her 'you saved me". We all laughed.

See? What goes around, comes around. Or however the saying goes.

I had no clue about Lisinopril and post nasal drip.

Haven't had to clear my throat since I used the Neti Pot and THAT is a miracle.

Just wanted to share.

Melody

[mrsD]

Mel, Lisinopril almost killed me. You should discuss with your doctor changing to another blood pressure drug.

The way lisinopril works is that a chemical called bradykinin builds up in the body, and dilates blood vessels. In some people this cannot be metabolized away quickly enough and it results in
tissue swelling and loss of functions. Lisinopril also is excreted whole and not metabolized by the liver, so it can cause inflammation of the lining of the bladder even.

Your sinus problems suggest inflammation there, and this can occur in the throat and lungs too. If you have a sudden insult to your throat or lungs (a virus) you can close up and choke to death.

Consider this your body warning you that you cannot tolerate this drug anymore, and get switched off all ACE inhibitors and ARB (ACE receptor blockers)...Just dealing with the symptom is not changing what lisinopril is doing all over your body.