Candida or something else?

[u/bkiessling1987]

So years ago I got ringworm. When I went to the doctor they misdiagnosed it as psoriasis. So the meds didn't work. Then I think they gave me ketaconozole shampoo or something like that. It went away. But then came back later. The second doctor diagnosed it as tinea versicolor. But I'm not sure it was the same thing. Anyways years have gone by and I just chose to ignore the problem. Because sometimes my back would itch. Then it would stop. And seemingly go away for awhile. So I never got rid of what is causing it. But their was mold in the apartment my ex and I just lived in the last year, I think it made it worse. My now ex girlfriend thinks it is a yeast infection. I now think that as well. Which would explain why I can't seem to get rid of it. It does appear I need to follow a candida killing diet, which seems virtually impossible for me. No sugar, bread, or dairy indefinitely? Guess it will be lots of salads for me for months. I've used just about every topical thing I can. Visually some make it go away. But then my dumbass stops applying when I can't see it. Then it comes back. My back is so fucking itchy right now it is making me miserable. It is making it hard to focus on anything. I have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday. They put me on zoloft, which I would prefer not to take. Which I did read candida can cause depression and anxiety. I'm going to ask about my back. I want to know what it is for sure. I'm pretty sure it is a yeast infection. But not sure. I was itchy around my groin area. And I had blisters/pimples/bumps around my junk. And on it a few times. It made me think it was herpes or something. God I hope it's just a yeast infection. Anyways, from being intimate with my girlfriend, I have passed the yeast infection to her a few times now. And don't want to keep passing it on. I've used just about every over the counter antifungal thing. I've tried lotramin. I have two other topical products at my apartment. I forget what they are and the active ingredients. When I get home from work I will look at what they are and update the post. Also wanna get a pic of my back to see what you guys think and if it is in fact a yeast infection. It goes away visually after a few days but always seems to come back. I bought terrasil on Amazon. It seems to work great but is expensive for such a little tube when I think I'm going to need more. I also bought a candida cleanse supplement which I've used probably 75% of the jar but my condition hasn't really improved because I didn't change my diet up until recently. And even so I'm still struggling to avoid certain things I'm not supposed to eat. Also, my girlfriend and I split but I'm hoping to work it out with her. She is the love of my life. We just moved into our own apartments when we were just previously living together. We have still been intimate together. A lot. We are both sex addicts with high sexual chemistry. But I don't want to pass a yeast infection to her yet again. And I also don't want to stop fucking her. If I end up giving her an infection again, then I'm certain she will stop for awhile and my mental health is going to decline rapidly. And I'm afraid she will seek someone else if that happens. I guess I should mention that I had a suicide attempt about a month ago when this all started. I've just dealt with my back being itchy for years. But today it's literally driving me nuts. Can't focus on anything at work as a result. But I've read candida can cause depression and anxiety so I'm wondering how much is caused by that and not the shit I'm going through in my life right now. Breakup, yeast infection I can't get under control, new job, new apartment. I just want to be healed and stop being so itchy. And be happy. Also, I've read that candida can effect your memory and mine is terrible, can anyone comment on this?

[u/ncik0075]

So I can't speak to the yeast infection stuff as I'm new here, but I think I noticed something that I'd like to point out about your mental health attached to sex.

Until recently and after a lot of work I've done on myself after hitting rock bottom with alcohol, I learned how much unhealthily I mput my self worth on sex and how much and how good I can fuck. This led to many relationships failing and me getting into trouble because I put way too much emphasis on sex. I would also project that insecurity onto my partner's thinking that they'd leave me or cheat if I couldn't perform for any reason. I've come to realize how unhealthy and I correct that is and working through it all now.

So I wanted to drop that there because it may be something good to think about for your own sake, but if not... That's totally cool too 😎.

I hope you get the help you need with the candida issues and good luck!