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I have been working with a holistic MD and making progress. I was on herbs to kill blastocystis hominis protozoa, anti-viral, antibacterial herbs, and candida/fungus herbs. The parasite cleanse was amazing. I finally was digesting better, less-no D, atrocities exiting, and worm on my ankle dying (no joke, I have a picture but how to upload from my phone no clue?). My MD was astounded, GI totally blew it off. The parasite cleanse can only be taken thirty days, to avoid resistance.
Fast forward to early May, I started the Candida/Fungus cleanse. That was terrible. I was SO dizzy and mental confusion. It was clearly doing something but I did not like how weird I felt. About 14 days into this 30 day fungus cleanse I developed my first sinus infection in 12 years. Totally bacterial/fungal: neon yellow, irrigation of nasal passages did not cut it, even with grapefruit seed extract. I finally filled Augmenten Rx. After 5-7 days the infection cleared. To avoid more yeast, I was drinking coconut oil like a job! 5-7 days post Augmenten, I knew I had C.Diff. My GI and husband said, "no way". I was admitted and the GI was in my hospital room when I collected sample to test. She came in BR looked at it and still said, "nah, u just need more pancreatic enzymes". Within a couple hrs later, I was on vancomycin for positive PCR of C.Diff.
The C.Diff didn't clear on 14 days, on vanco again now and tapering. Plus, I am on hydrocortisone for inflammation. I am stressed b/c the D has not stopped but 2 tests say C.Diff neg. These antibiotics and hydrocortisone are wreaking havoc on my intestines (abnormal yeast overgrowth of Candida Albicans and possibly still b.hominis).
I try so hard to get well and I feel I take one step forward, four steps back. This has been so hard (PTSD). I had C.Diff last summer and took me months to feel okay. Remicade, Imuran, feeding tube tried to little avail. I firmly believe the root cause must be addressed, whether viral, bacterial, fungal, emotional trauma, parasitic, it is the only way to heal. I am determined to stop the steroids ASAP but until the inflammation slows it would seem I have no choice.
I am beyond frustrated, hurting, and depressed to relive this. I needed to vent. There should be more efforts to find a cure for microscopic colitis. Nobody should know the suffering.
Vent over! My poor kids and husband deserve healthy mommy/wife back. Any moral support, educational knowledge appreciated. I missed first family reunion that was held in 20yrs b/c of this. We even spent over $1k for a weeklong condo stay at Myrtle Beach, nonrefundable. Yes, I am so discouraged with these rotten lemons. Who wants rotten lemonade?!!!
Fast forward to early May, I started the Candida/Fungus cleanse. That was terrible. I was SO dizzy and mental confusion. It was clearly doing something but I did not like how weird I felt. About 14 days into this 30 day fungus cleanse I developed my first sinus infection in 12 years. Totally bacterial/fungal: neon yellow, irrigation of nasal passages did not cut it, even with grapefruit seed extract. I finally filled Augmenten Rx. After 5-7 days the infection cleared. To avoid more yeast, I was drinking coconut oil like a job! 5-7 days post Augmenten, I knew I had C.Diff. My GI and husband said, "no way". I was admitted and the GI was in my hospital room when I collected sample to test. She came in BR looked at it and still said, "nah, u just need more pancreatic enzymes". Within a couple hrs later, I was on vancomycin for positive PCR of C.Diff.
The C.Diff didn't clear on 14 days, on vanco again now and tapering. Plus, I am on hydrocortisone for inflammation. I am stressed b/c the D has not stopped but 2 tests say C.Diff neg. These antibiotics and hydrocortisone are wreaking havoc on my intestines (abnormal yeast overgrowth of Candida Albicans and possibly still b.hominis).
I try so hard to get well and I feel I take one step forward, four steps back. This has been so hard (PTSD). I had C.Diff last summer and took me months to feel okay. Remicade, Imuran, feeding tube tried to little avail. I firmly believe the root cause must be addressed, whether viral, bacterial, fungal, emotional trauma, parasitic, it is the only way to heal. I am determined to stop the steroids ASAP but until the inflammation slows it would seem I have no choice.
I am beyond frustrated, hurting, and depressed to relive this. I needed to vent. There should be more efforts to find a cure for microscopic colitis. Nobody should know the suffering.
Vent over! My poor kids and husband deserve healthy mommy/wife back. Any moral support, educational knowledge appreciated. I missed first family reunion that was held in 20yrs b/c of this. We even spent over $1k for a weeklong condo stay at Myrtle Beach, nonrefundable. Yes, I am so discouraged with these rotten lemons. Who wants rotten lemonade?!!!
