One email we recently received was from a lady, who although she didn’t realize at the time, is typical of many suffering from unexplained joint pains. This was a woman aged 45, who had been experiencing joint pain primarily in her wrists, knees and fingers for around 3 years. On further investigation it transpired that she had received anti-fungal treatment for vaginal thrush but that condition, although initially relieved, had returned even more aggressively than before. She had also taken oral contraceptives for 20 years in addition to receiving antibiotics for an infection in her foot just over 3 years ago.
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Shortly after the antibiotic treatment had ended the lady recalled that she developed itchy skin primarily on her arms and thighs which her clinician attributed to the chemicals she was using in her laundry. However despite changing brands numerous times the itching still flares up and she continues to live with the problem.
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Several months after the antibiotic treatment the woman then developed the joint pain which her clinician ascribed to arthritis despite her relatively young age. Although she takes both anti-inflammatory drugs and pain relief the condition started to affect not only her social and personal life, but also her ability to work.
It was only after the lady casually mentioned that she also suffered from vaginal itching that her clinician touched upon the subject of her also having a yeast infection. He prescribed anti-fungal drugs, which although they initially appeared to help, the lady experience a recurrence of her symptoms. No direct correlation was made between any of her symptoms and treatments – in short they were all treated as being distinct and unrelated.
The lady then became reluctant to return to her clinician simply because none of her ‘conditions’ other than the foot infection had been resolved permanently. She was also beginning to link together the information between the Candida and her other ailments, which is why she ended up getting in touch with us.
And in this case the lady was right to do so, because although it is not a common symptom, Candida can result in joint pain and inflammation. This is because Candida can stimulate the immune system and cause a heightened response which can result in, among other things, joint pain.
Although evidence has existed for decades regarding Candida and its notoriety in being both opportunistic and the ability of it to become what is known as systemic, the information in many cases has failed to filter down to some clinicians. What has also failed to filter down is the fact that scientists have been aware since the 1950s, practically since they were first put into common usage, that antibiotics can leave the body susceptible to a Candida overgrowth.
Although many illnesses arising from Candida can be cutaneous, meaning they affect the skin, they can also be internal infections which affect the mouth, throat, genitals and digestive tract. Further to that, in some cases Candida can invade the blood and travel throughout the body settling in some distant region and causing what are known as systemic problems. In a case where Candida has become systemic then the joints may be one of the parts of the body which are affected because the immune system has been stimulated to attack the invasion of fungi. Yet despite all this information many people can suffer from certain conditions for years without their clinicians even considering that Candida could be a cause.
In this particular case the lady in question put several of the clues together herself which ultimately led her to contact us and, with the correct advice and guidance, it would appear that her condition is going into remission.
She was advised to cut all sugars out of her diet including sodas, alcohol and fruit and encouraged to drink plenty of water. We then suggested she include garlic in her diet in addition to eating an organic probiotic each day . We also suggested she took Canxida Remove which contains natural ingredients that are designed to not only kill the yeast overgrowth but also support the immune system and beneficial gut bacteria which helps to strengthen the defense system of the body and overwhelm the pathogenic yeasts.
The good news is that during the last 4 weeks she has seen her condition dramatically improve and not only related to the joint pain, but also in respect of the vaginal itching.
So what were the clues that led us to suspect Candida could be at the root of this woman’s joint pain?
Well, firstly we are now coming to understand that oral contraceptives are another red flag when leaving the body susceptible to a Candida overgrowth. If we combine this information with the fact she was also prescribed a course of aggressive antibiotics, which it is certain can result in a Candida infection, then the picture becomes somewhat clearer. We then get an even clearer picture when we learn that the lady has subsequently developed a Candida infection and has been given anti-fungal medication. Both antibiotics and anti-fungals, although they may clear a yeast infection initially, have the ability not to eliminate it entirely but to actually strengthen its defenses – which has been proven by scientific research. In this case when we learn that the lady has subsequently developed itching of an unknown cause and then the joint pain, both of which can have their foundation in an immune response, then it wasn’t too difficult to piece together the remaining pieces of the puzzle.
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What we learn from this is that Candida can result in many symptoms outside of those commonly recognized and which mainly concern the genitals. It can, under certain conditions, result in a systemic condition which, without a good understanding of not only the true nature of the disease but also the possible effects of contemporary treatments, is particularly difficult to pin down and treat effectively.
Soooo very true. Ladies if you have many unexplained ailments in your body especially joint pain or brain fog, ceiling itchy, yucky, skin, your body is definitely being attacked by pit Candida. I always suffered from thick white discharge as a little girl. I decided to do my own research and stumbled upon a book called the Yeast Syndrome. I read it when I was 20 something now I am 55. I could not believe all the havoc that candida can cause in your body. It absolutely changed my life. Also if you’re a lover of sugar and sweets, like I am, you’re definitely a victim. I still love my sweets, but I try to cut back and make sure I have a regular routine of yogurt douching.
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My husband has had 10 knee surgeries over 6 years. Four being total knee replacements. He still has pain and swelling. At one time infectious disease Dr said he had a rare yeast infection. He had several rounds IV antibiotics . After all surgeries, antibiotics …he still has severe pain and swelling . He has had yeast on skin, fungus under nails. Knee pain worsens when taking antibiotics like going to dentist. Pain also noticeably worse with heat – hot bath, electric blanket. Any suggestions ?
He needs to see an immunologist and have his immune system checked, and for diabetes. If everything is normal, then no sugar and cut out carbs. Olive leaf extract and probiotics are good. Also juicing raw garlic in a couple of carrots, green apples with a cinnamon stick once or twice a week will kill yeast. He may feel worse before he feels better which is called a Herxheimer reaction, and is caused by toxins released from dying yeast. Try Stevia instead of sugar. That is natural. Stay away from artificial sweeteners
My husband had three courses of Cipro for an I fectio. That didn’t exist . After the first dose he starting to get achj g pains I. His ha fs and especially his wrist thumb and first finger . Now his hands are so stiff and painful to touch even lightly . He wears sheep skin gloves when he can as this helps . He has had mri’s. and scans all are clear . He was tested for Candida albicans. And this was negative too . He has had a very sugary diet for most of his life and drinks a lot of beer . I believe he has a fungal infection . He was given iltracinozol for three months but went back to his old ways with sugar and beer and more Cipro was given . Who can we go to get help .we live in the Home Counties in the Uk