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Has Anyone Had Troubles With Candida Or Thrush And How Did You Get Rid Of It For Good?

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Buffalo, NY

A year ago Aug, I was on Prednisone for 6 weeks for a flare and again in Feb I was on it 2wks for bronchitis. I also was taking a steroid inhaler for short time. As a result I developed Oral Thrush and was treated with 2 rounds of Nystatin (swish and swallow) I take Cell Cept, plaquenil and levothyroxin so I guess there was some concern due to immune suppression. At my last rheumy visit (4 months ago) I still had it so they gave me fluconizole tablets for 2weeks. I also did a two week herbal… read more

July 28, 2018
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A MyLupusTeam Member

It’s like you’re telling my story. I was sent to an oral specialist, several different meds and when retested, I would have a new strain of yeast. So then I was sent to an infectious disease specialist. She basically told me that due to my dry mouth, it’s going to be impossible to clear up. To stop worrying about it and live my life. Now I can tell it’s bothering my stomach, and my fingernails and toenails. I wish I had an answer for you, for me. I am in several facebook groups about Candida. Maybe try checking them out? Hugs to you!

July 28, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

This is a yeast issue. Combat yeast with Probiotics. I have the same issue. I attack the problem naturally after having gone through the swish and tablet route. I drink Kefir, and take superfoods that are combined with probiotics. Here's a few links:

https://youtu.be/wsd4oXCCdOc
https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/what-is...

July 29, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

It’s horrible. The Nystatin was what worked for me. I had it really bad also and idk if it was just me but they were really painful. I could barley eat. Warm salt water would help too. There’s also over the counter mouth washes that you can try. Pray it gets better ❤️

July 29, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes, I had oral thrush VERY badly a few years back and it took so long to get rid of. I got mine from an inhaler which I obviously quit using. I had it so bad that I had to almost scrape it off of my mouth. I used a toothbrush on the inside of my mouth. Under my lips, on the sides of my mouth, on the roof of my mouth. It was awful awful awful. My mouth was white inside. I gargled with warm water with a bit of peroxide and salt which helped and upped my probiotic. I never would wish that on anyone.
Best wishes to you on getting yours cleared up Teresa. 🙏

July 28, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

Praying for you

July 28, 2018

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