Any success treating yeast to eliminate gerd? - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

Jade0724 · 03-24-2008, 05:24 PM

I was recently diagnosed with too much yeast in my gi tract by my current homeopathic doc who is also an md. Anyhow, wondering if anyone has had success treating yeast to eliminate gerd? Thanks

Vanessa74 · 03-24-2008, 06:24 PM

WOW Jade,

Great Minds

I just came here to post about the same thing!!! I just finished a course of oral prednisone - and I have an over growth of yeast now - in my stomach, throat and mouth. I am looking for natural cures.

I have read rinsing with apple cider vinegar, also going on a low carb diet (as carbs feed yeast) - high protein with low starch veggies - no grains, breads, pastas, fruits, etc. Also adding yogurt with low sugar and probiotics to get the balance back. I am trying all of these things.

Was hoping someone else had some suggestions as well??

My Drs. suggestion - another pill Diflucan (an antifungal) -- I am so SICK of taking medication for something - and that medication making me SICK with something else -- ARGHHHH

- looking for long lasting more natural methods.

Thanks

Vanessa

Jade0724 · 03-25-2008, 07:23 AM

Ha ha Vanessa, thats funny that you were about to post the same thing. I follow up from my test results with the doc on Mon Mar 31. I have an idea that the treatment plan is going to be meds like diflucan for some time in addition to natural supplements that will keep it away once the meds are done. Now, have you had gerd prior to the yeast thing? Right now I am wondering if I had the yeast first which caused the gerd or if many years (6+) of taking PPIs has caused the yeast...Im hoping its the first option obviously. We will see. I try not to come on the boards too much either bc sometimes I think its more harm then good, but for things like this I would love some other opinions or similar experiences. I too am exploring the all natural route and I do see a day in the future where this will all be over, just not sure when or how! ha I will keep you posted for sure on my results. Who knows...maybe I will be cured in a couple weeks like the doc thinks! Im skeptical but positive

Kellir · 03-25-2008, 08:22 AM

Ive been having problems with vaginal yeast(sorry guys), do any other girls have the same problem? I always thought that it had to do with my reflux, i never had that problem in my life until I got acid reflux.

Jade0724 · 03-25-2008, 09:08 AM

Hi Kellir! Yes, I have had similar issues. Usually its with the use of antibiotics, but sometimes out of no where. This has been happening since my late teenage years. About 3-4x/year which Im told for the first time ever, by my homeopathic doc that this is NOT normal. All of my history points in the direction that this could be the cause of my gerd since I was diagnosed the same year I took very strong antibiotics for a bout of mono/strep throat that lasted on and off 7 months! I also took antibiotics daily for a year or so for acne. If it turns out the yeast treatment cures my gerd, I will be soooo happy, but I will also be so disappointed in the medical community! All my docs including ENT, Family, and Gastro were aware of the fact that I had taken tons of antibiotics prior to my diagnosis. Stress also plays a role as well for me, as symptoms worsened and became daily after a tragic death in the family. I notice my sysmptoms worsen or lessen with stress levels. I will definitely keep you posted. I hope I can post a healing story here soon!!

Also, I started taking probiotics religiously and received relief of the above mentioned problem. I would seek out a good homeopathic doc who will take a look at the whole body and try to get to the root cause not just treat your symptoms. Symptoms are just that and getting rid of them not knowing the cause will not eliminate the problem. This of course is my opinion. Keep in mind that the homeopathic route can take a lot longer to find permanent symptom relief. I have been going to mine for about 3 months now. But in my mind any time and $$ is worth not having to take meds for the rest of my life. And, the alternative being surgery is just out of the question for me. Good luck and I will keep posting for sure!