Well, the issue here is that I seem to have what I think is a tremendous YEAST infection..slimy film under each breast - under armpit and the worst is in the pubic/groin area. When I lifted the skin on my belly and looked in the mirror I was horrified to see that the pubic area/groin also was a very, very dark brown color. Also, vaginally, I always have a sensation of burning/stinging and discharge. I know if I go to the gyno they will just pump me full of antibiotics which I do not want...NO MORE DRUGS..they have destroyed my body while in the hospital...what a nightmare!
I pray that someone can lead me in the right direction and can discern exactly what is going on so that I can use "natural" remedies to cure my horrible problem.
Blessings of the Universe to all on this site for your support/advice and for all your help.
Replied by Bj (Michigan) on 05/29/2015
Temps:
First, you have my sympathy. Be prepared to deal with this for some months to come, you will need to be proactive and diligent. There may be much more others will suggest but to get started:
1. Get off and stay off ALL sugars; for as long as it takes to heal. Sugar will feed the yeast (candida)
2. Greatly limit carbohydrates, bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, etc. Converts to sugar to feed the candida.
3. Start Ted's Borax protocol, immediately: 1/8 t. borax in a liter of water, sipped throughout the day. 5 days on, 2 day break. (drink other non sweet fluids as desired. Use fluoride free water. You may need to do this for several months. Be prepared for the 'herx' the die off reaction (possible flu like symptoms) of the candida for a few days.
4. Stop all antibiotics.
5. Borax douche: dissolve 1/4 cup borax in very warm water. Use at least once a day, twice would be better.
6. Use the borax solution to bath your body especially the areas you mentioned as slimy.
7. Get a good quality probiotic, one that has at least 10+ different strains.
8. Get Earth Clinic's Bill Thompson's book Candida, Killing So Sweetly for more help.
9. Use organic virgin coconut oil internally, either take it by the spoonful or cook with it (or both and use externally as a lotion.
Hang in there and hope that things improve.
Bj
Replied by Timh (Ky) on 05/29/2015
T: All looks bad for now, but you have made the first step on recovery here and so take heart as things can become much better. The body has it's weaknesses but also has strengths. The tips & info Bj gave on Candida are excellent but you must understand Candida is a "secondary infection" which means all that damage done by modern medicine has simply left your defenses very low. So you must treat the Candida along with all other issues which you will need to take time reading about here. This will take time but there are many good folks helping here on E.C. so you should be improving and feeling confident very soon.
