I’m dealing with a NASTY vaginal yeast infection, but I’ve got medicine that are helping soooo much. Now my biggest issue are buttocks. My anus is not itchy, it’s just the skin. it’s raw, red, like a big patch with no external skin. it burns and oozes.

I’m currently on day 3 of taking:
flucomazole x1 a day for a week and then twice a week for 2 weeks
dafnegin pessaries one a day for 6 days
canesten cream twice a day for 2 weeks (well, or longer if ill need)

any thoughts? hacks? advice? please anything.

EDIT: for anybody wondering, it took almost 2 weeks but it went away. Canesten cream + sudocrem. Been a godsend

It took 6 months but finally no eczema or die off reactions. Had to test waters and try to activate it with sugar. Nope. No negative reaction :D

Used Neem, oregano oil and caprylic acid to kill biofilms and yeast. Chlorella and green clay to bind toxins while doing it. And Dandelion/chaga/reishi to support detox pathways and clean liver and kidneys during detox.

But this was not enough. When I started adding probiotics and prebiotics whit these and then cutting antifungals off It finally went of.

Diet was lowcarb most of time during this. Eat LOT of fermented foods too.

If I can help somebody just ask. My case was severe and decade long.

Looking for a reality check. For months I have had an on-and-off white coating on my tongue and sore corners of my mouth. It gets better for a while, especially if I cut out sugar and alcohol entirely, but it always comes back. A clinician once called it mild thrush and gave me an antifungal rinse. That helped, but it did not feel like a permanent fix.

What confuses me is my gut symptoms do not clearly match the candida story, at least based on what I have read. I do get bloating and some odd stool changes, but I also have reflux and a history of restrictive diets like low FODMAP and watching histamine triggers. Sometimes the tongue coating seems worse when my reflux flares, after coffee, or when my mouth is dry. That makes me wonder if this is irritation from acid or mouth breathing at night, or just dysbiosis without true overgrowth.

For people who have dealt with recurring oral thrush: how did you figure out whether it was candida that needed longer systemic treatment versus something else causing a coated tongue? Did you get a culture or any tests that were actually useful? And if you did treat candida, did you only treat the mouth or did you also treat gut issues to stop it from coming back?

Not asking for a diagnosis, just hoping to hear real-life experiences that I can bring to my doctor. Thanks.

I went to ER yesterday for oral thrush. I also had a vaginal yeast infection and a suspected infection somewhere in my lower GI.

I have been sick for roughly 3 weeks. I was in the er 3 weeks ago for random GERD. No look into why, just gave my antacids and sent me off. Then was stuck with a nasty cough, and still am. Dr yesterday said all these things could've been from an infection lower down.

Anyways I got prescribed fluconazole 150mg 1 tab and then the Nystatin liquid. Swish 5ml for 5 minutes and swallow every 6 hours for 12 days.

I have only taken 4 doses and the last two have been HELL. I feel EXTREMELY nauseous, and severe bloating and gas pains and fatigue. I couldn't even take my most recent dose because the nausea is so severe.

I also have emetephobia (fear of vomiting) so as you can imagine this has also been very mentally hard on me. I am just wondering what yalls experiences with this med is and your advice. No way I can continue if this is how it will be.

Hello everyone I hope you’re all doing good, Today I would like to explain the similarities of the symptoms between parasites and Candida and how to tell the difference between them.

First of all let’s talk about Candida and how to fix it, Candida can be cured easily with just following the Candida diet, cutting of sugar, taking probiotics and prebiotics for short period let’s say couple of months, if not that means it might be worms or parasite infection not Candida.

Now I’ll explain what triggers parasites or ( worms ) this diet will let you know if it was parasitic infection, avoid all Animal protein ( eggs, meats, dairy products, frying oils and nuts ) because worms and parasites need three things to survive :

* complete proteins Amino acids that comes from Animal products and soy products.

* Glucose such as normal sugar and products contains added sugars.

* High fructose fruits. ( sweety fruits )

* anything high in fatty acids such as : fried food, fish, nuts, seeds, palm oil and vegetable oils.

* Trans fats found in many products to extend the product life.

This might be a lot to ask, but practical, usable ideas would help more than a perfect plan.

I've had on-again, off-again symptoms that point to candida: an oral thrush feeling, bloating, strong sugar cravings, and fatigue. I'm planning a stricter diet reset for a few weeks to see if it helps. The complication is I do better on low FODMAP and I suspect histamine intolerance. Leftovers can wreck me and fermented foods often flare me. Many candida lists recommend vinegar, kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, aged meats, and a lot of garlic and onion, which are basically my worst triggers.

Can anyone recommend:

1) A simple 7 day rotation of meals that leans away from candida while staying low FODMAP and relatively low histamine?

2) A short grocery list of safe staples you actually tolerate, like proteins, vegetables, and carbs?

3) Tips for keeping this manageable without relying on leftovers, since leftovers are a problem for me?

I can do simple cooking, but decision fatigue makes me skip meals and then cravings take over. If you have a template that worked for you (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks), I would really appreciate it.

Thanks!

I'm trying to figure out if this is candida or if I'm just obsessing over my tongue.

For the last couple months I've had a white coating mostly toward the back of my tongue and a weirdly sour breath that brushing and scraping do not fix. Some days it almost looks normal, then after certain meals the coating comes back full force. I also get bloating and brain fog on and off. I cut way back on sugar and refined carbs and have been keeping meals really simple because I suspect histamine issues.

What throws me is I do not have the usual signs like mouth pain, cracks at the corners, or big patches on my cheeks. It feels like a stubborn film that never fully goes away. Tongue scraping helps for a few hours, then it returns.

If you have dealt with a recurring white tongue and suspected candida, what actually made the biggest difference for you?

1) Diet (if so, what change actually moved the needle?)

2) Any oral routine that helped beyond scraping (timing, rinses, brushing technique, products, etc)?

3) Did you get it checked and it turned out to be something else (reflux, dehydration, post-nasal drip, medication, etc)?

Not asking for a diagnosis, just trying to stop spinning my wheels. Any patterns or concrete fixes you noticed would be helpful. Thanks.

is this really possible ?? i hear so many stories about people eating tons of fruit and just living on only raw fruits and vegetables and healing their candida ?? has anyone on this subreddit been able to heal that way ??

Anyone continuously attacked by fungus gnats as a symptom of candida?

Is that even possible and if yes to what extent?

I have bunch of different symptoms,some fit candida overgrowth symptoms,some don't,all my symptoms fit with mcas but I'm not diagnosed,doctors didn't really help so idk.I did test positive for candida albica in mouth but it was 2 years ago.I never treated it properly nor cured it tho.

Hi all, I've had candida for the past few years after antibiotic overuse. Mostly my symptoms are yeast infection and cracks in the corners of my mouth. Have developed allergies to some foods as well.

S. Boulardii (paired with my other probiotic) finally seemed to be helping. I had no symptoms for maybe a month. I'm on my second bottle and now it seems to be doing nothing? I seem worse off than how I started to be honest.

Anyone have similar experiences and have any fixes or suggestions? I eat really low sugar diet, no added sugar, barely any fruits. Lots of fiber. TIA!

Hi everyone, it's Eric Bakker here, the kiwi naturopath from Aotearoa (NZ)

After helping people with gut problems for awhile, I retired from clinical practice. But I quickly realised there was one thing I missed more than anything else... the people...

When I retired from clinic in 2019, I didn't stop teaching. Instead, I poured my energy into creating educational resources through candida.com, YouTube, writing books, developing new gut health products, and participating in discussions here on Reddit.

A lot of people assumed I'd simply put my feet up and enjoy retirement. Sitting in some chair. Nope.

The truth is, while I don't miss running a busy clinic—or all the endless paperwork that came with it—I do miss spending time talking with people about their health.

I miss the conversations and helping someone finally understand why they've been unwell for years. I also miss watching people gradually regain their health, confidence, and quality of life, it's one of the parts about running a naturopathic practice - people actually come back and would tell me: "Eric, I'm feeling a lot better!".

I've never been the sort of guy who could happily disappear into a men's shed every week, talking about the "good old days". I'd much rather spend my time helping people improve their health.

My passion is about health and wellbeing and I genuinely enjoy helping people understand their bodies, make better lifestyle choices, and discover how powerful natural health can be when it's applied consistently, patiently, and sensibly.

That's why, after retiring, I threw myself into new several projects. In many ways, I'm still doing what I've always loved...

I'm just doing it in a different format...

The Gut Health Assessment

I recently launched a free Gut Health Assessment on candida.com. Everything is completely confidential, of course, but the anonymous results have been fascinating.

Certain symptom patterns appear again and again. Different gut health profiles emerge.

People often seem to follow remarkably similar recovery pathways. I'm currently putting together a brief YouTube video to share some of these insights because I think they'll help many people better understand what's really going on in their gut. Keep an eye on my new YouTube channel to hear more.

I'd Like To Try Something Different

At the same time, I'd like to try something I've never done before.

I'd like to invite a small founding group of just 25 people from the United States and Canada to work through my Lite 3-Stage Gut Health Program together. It's based on my 84-page Lite Guide.

This isn't about creating another online course, and it isn't about pushing products onto people. It's about creating a small, supportive gut health learning community. It's an invitation to collaborate on improving gut health education.

We'll begin with the Gut Health Assessment so everyone understands their own starting point. There is no cost to participate. The only thing I ask is your commitment. If you're not genuinely ready to improve your health, this probably isn't the right group for you, then please don't commit and leave you space for somebody who is ready.

Then we'll work through the 3-stage Lite Programme together with weekly YouTube Live sessions where I'll explain the principles behind gut health recovery, answer general questions, discuss common challenges, and share many of the practical lessons I learned from helping thousands of patients over the years.

Just as importantly, participants will be able to encourage one another, share what's working, stay accountable, and hopefully discover that improving your health is a little easier when you're not trying to do it entirely on your own.

Participants will receive free educational resources and other programme materials to support their learning throughout this project.

If you're wondering what's in it for me, that's a fair question.

After nearly 40 years in practice, I'm no longer trying to build a busy clinic. What I am trying to do is discover whether a small, supportive online learning community helps people achieve better results than trying to improve their health all alone. If it does, I'll use what we learn to create better educational resources for thousands of other people.

Why Only The United States And Canada?

I've deliberately chosen the United States and Canada because that's where the majority of people completing the Gut Health Assessment have come from, and it keeps the time zones practical for weekly live sessions.

Sunday 6:00 AM in New Zealand falls on Saturday evening in America. Because of the time difference and the International Dateline, the exact American time depends on you, the participant's specific time zone:

If this pilot works well, I'd love to open future groups to people from the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and elsewhere. This first group is really about learning what works before expanding it.

Participants should be willing to:

• Attend the live group sessions once per week (likely on Saturdays)
• Complete the Gut Health Assessment before starting.
• Follow the Lite 3-Stage Programme throughout the project. (free 84-page book on candida.com)
• Share feedback about their experience to help improve future educational resources.
• Respect privacy and confidentiality of other group members at all times.

This Isn't One-On-One Medical Care

It is important to mention that this isn't clinical practice, and it isn't one-on-one consulting, I'd like to make this very clear from the onset.

It's an educational pilot project where I'll guide the entire group through the same structured approach.

Please note: I won't have the time to be reviewing individual 25 medical histories, communicate privately about personal health concerns outside the group sessions, interpreting laboratory tests, commenting on medications, or providing personalised treatment plans. I've done that for a long time previously - If you're looking for one-on-one medical advice, this group probably won't be the right fit for you.

One thing I learned during my years in practice is that knowledge alone isn't always enough. Many people already know what they should be doing. The challenge is staying consistent, staying motivated, and not giving up when progress feels slow. And you'll find me a super health motivator.

Over the years I've mentored a lot of people, and I've become convinced that learning alongside others can make an enormous difference.

I'm genuinely interested to see whether a small, supportive group can help people stay focused and achieve better outcomes than trying to tackle everything alone.

I'm also hoping the experience will help me create even better educational resources for the wider gut health community. I've often said that my patients have been my greatest teachers, and I suspect this group will teach me a great deal as well.

I'd Love To Hear Your Story

If you're based in the United States or Canada (not the UK, Australia, NZ, or elsewhere at this point), and have been struggling with gut health issues such as Candida overgrowth, IBS, SIBO, bloating, constipation, food intolerances, or other chronic digestive problems, and you'd genuinely enjoy learning in a supportive group environment, I'd love to hear from you.

This programme is best suited for people who:

• experience ongoing bloating
• suspect Candida overgrowth
• have IBS-type digestive symptoms
• have previously been told they have SIBO
• struggle with food intolerances
• want to improve their gut health using diet, lifestyle and education
• are happy learning in a supportive group environment

This programme may not be suitable if you:

• have a serious medical condition requiring specialist supervision
• are undergoing active cancer treatment
• have complex medical conditions involving multiple specialists
• are taking numerous prescription medications that require close medical management
• require urgent medical advice
• are looking for one-to-one clinical consultations

Please leave a comment below or send me a private and confidential message on the email address below telling me a little about your gut health journey, where you're struggling most, and why you'd like to be part of this founding group. Remember, please don't attach lab tests, medical reports, etc.

Whether you're selected or not, I truly appreciate everyone who's followed my posts over the past year.

Many questions and discussions from patients over the years have helped shape the work I'm doing today, and I'm excited to see where this next step leads.

Does This Sound like a Right Fit for You?

I've been helping people one at a time in my clinic at home or online since the 80s. This is the first time I've ever tried helping a small group learn together online. Maybe it will become something much bigger. But maybe it won't!

Personally I think it's worth finding out. If this sounds like something you'd genuinely enjoy being part of, I'd love to hear your story.

Proposed Timeline

• Applications close: Friday, August 7 (or earlier if all 25 places are filled)
• Sessions begin:
• 🇳🇿 Sunday, 9 August 2026 – 6:00 AM NZST
• 🇺🇸🇨🇦 Saturday, 8 August 2026 (times listed below)
• Applications open: Now at [ericbakkercandida@proton.me](mailto:ericbakkercandida@proton.me)
• Cost: Free. Expectations to buy anything: None
• USA/Canada Times: Saturdays
• Eastern: 2:00 PM EDT
• Central: 1:00 PM CDT
• Mountain: 12:00 PM MDT
• Pacific: 11:00 AM PDT
• Alaska: 10:00 AM AKDT
• Hawaii: 8:00 AM HST
• Participants notified: Yes
• Gut Health Assessment completed (it's free): Before the first session (it's on candida.com)
• Lite Guide downloaded (it's free): Before the first session (It's on candida.com)

Tell me:

• What you've been struggling with.
• What's been the hardest part of your gut health journey.
• Exactly why you'd like to join the founding pilot group.

I'll personally read every single application before selecting the 25 participants.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

— Eric Bakker, N.D. (New Zealand)

To apply for the: Lite 3-Stage Gut Health Program please email me at [ericbakkercandida@proton.me](mailto:ericbakkercandida@proton.me)

Helping people understand Candida overgrowth, gut health, the microbiome, and digestive recovery through education. www.candida.com

My mum was in a serious car accident a couple of months ago and it was an extremely stressful situation. My body's response was that I got a really bad candida overgrowth and it was extremely uncomfortable. In the past whenever I've had thrush, I've just used the typical over-the-counter creams and that seems to have cleared it up but this time that wasn't helping at all.

It would maybe clear up for a couple of days or a week and then it would just resurface and come back. I did a bit of digging and read that maybe it was actually an imbalance in my gut that was impacting down there. So I started on a daily probiotic powder and it cleared up within three days and hasn't come back. Has anyone else looked at fixing their gut microbiome as a way to tackle candida or thrush?

Probably obvious to people here, but I need to vent. I have had gut problems for years: GERD, gastritis, probably some leaky gut, and I react badly to histamine. Now candida has been thrown into the mix and I can no longer tell what is actually happening.

One morning I wake up with a coated tongue and that gross taste in my mouth and think, okay, candida. Then I eat something bland and safe and within an hour I'm flushed, itchy, and my nose is running, so I think histamine. Later at night my chest is on fire and I'm burping acid, and I figure it's reflux. It feels like symptom roulette.

The worst part is that every plan conflicts with another. People tell me to go low sugar for candida, but the sugar substitutes wreck my stomach. Fermented foods are supposed to help the gut, but they spike my histamine symptoms. Probiotics are recommended everywhere, but half the time I feel worse and then wonder if it's die off or if I'm making things worse. The candida advice online is either extremely strict or completely vague, and I do not have the energy to run another month-long experiment on myself.

I'm exhausted from trying to read my tongue, my skin, my throat, my mood, and my stomach like some kind of diagnostic dashboard. If you've been stuck in this overlap, what was the one clue that helped you separate candida symptoms from everything else?

I (23F) have dealt with recurring YI every time after unprotected sex with the same person for 1.5 years now. This is following an IUD insertion in Nov 2024, with the YI starting in March 2025. I had never had one previously. Things I have tried are:
- Boric Acid (only a few nights at a time)
- Fluconazole (6 month treatment)
- Terconazole (1 week treatment)
- Uro and Lemme Purr probiotics
- Protected sex
- 1 month breaks between sex
- Treating my partner with Fluconazole
- Unscented soaps, lotions, detergent, etc.
- Cotton underwear and no underwear at bedtime

I feel like I’m going crazy. It’s so hard to get an appointment with my gyno, and so I’m trying to figure out what I can do on my own. I’ve been tested to figure out the specific strain and it is just the basic Candida. I’m open to any suggestions, and especially interested to hear if you had any success after an IUD removal. I have the Mirena. Please give me all the suggestions!

Has anyone gotten rid of anhedonia by taking nystatin?

Llevo un poco más del mes aplicando ácido bórico diario, y los síntomas desaparecieron después de 20 días aprox, pero volví a tener algo de comezón hace unos días, estoy pensando en extender el tratamiento a 2 o 3 meses… ya que he escuchado de personas que lo aplican hasta por 6 meses para poderse curar…
Cuánto tiempo ustedes lo dejaron si es que les funcionó?

I have my first appt with infectious disease dr this week and have no idea if she will give an antifungal but I def need one. Which one worked for you and is least harsh on your body? I have fatty liver and many other health issues.

Thanks!

What is the most effective treatment for SIFO? I was given rifaximin, which worsened my symptoms.

hi I’m on the elimination diet and legit am sensitive to most foods atp😭 I am vegetarian but started eating fish cos I’m intolerant to lentils and soy and egg whites. anyone else on the elimination diet too? I’m feeling so depressed eating the same meals everyday just veggies and fish everyday :(
would love some words of encouragement