Are you experiencing Candida symptoms. A lot of us know candida as described as a yeast infection usually after antibiotics or thrush is something most of us are aware of. Candida can take over our bodies systemically and be a underlying issue for many health problems. With the Candida can come leaky gut, constipation and/or diarrhea, bloated bellies, fear, cravings, hyperness and feeling like they want to crawl out of their skin. I know more about candida than I ever wanted to and how difficult it can be to get under control.
The most common symptoms of Candida are:
- an incapacitating fatigue
- problems with concentration and short-term memory
- flu-like symptoms such as pain in the joints and muscle
- extreme tightness in the shoulders and neck
- hyper-acidity/acid reflux
- brown colored mucus in the back of the throat
- blisters in the mouth/tongue/throat
- either white or “blood blisters”
- un-refreshing sleep
- sore throat
- white coated tongue
- dark circles under the eyes
- an aversion to being touched or jumping
- “crawling” skin
- chronic sinus problems and headaches including migraines
- chronic dental problems
Visual disturbances may include blurring, sensitivity to light and eye pain.
Psychological problems may include:
- depression
- irritability
- anxiety
- panic attacks
- recurring obsessive thoughts
- personality changes and mood swings (irrational rage or crying for no reason – fear of talking to people, any kind of confrontation, isolation)
- paranoia
More of the physical symptoms may include:
- chills and night sweats
- shortness of breath
- dizziness and balance problems
- sensitivity to heat and/or cold
- alcohol intolerance
- gluten and/or casein intolerance
- irregular heartbeat
- irritable bowel
- constipation and/or diarrhea
- painful gas and abdominal bloating
- low-grade fever or low body temperature
- numbness, tingling and/or burning sensations in the face or extremities
- dryness of the mouth and eyes
- difficulty swallowing
- projectile vomiting
- menstrual problems including PMS and endometriosis
- recurrent yeast infections
- recurrent ear infections
- rashes and dry, flaking skin
- eczema
- dermatitis
- acne
- skin discoloration and/or blotchiness
- dandruff
- jock and rectal itching
- chronic athlete’s foot
- chronic toenail and fingernail fungus
- ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- allergies and sensitivities to noise/sound, foods, odors, chemicals
- anemia
- weight changes without changes in diet
- light-headedness
- feeling in a fog
- fainting
- muscle twitching and muscle weakness
- restless leg syndrome
- low sex drive and/or numbness in the genital area
These are only the symptoms most commonly reported and documented.
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