I get these cracks in the corners of my mouth. They're red, sore, have pus that gets a crust when it heals, and the skin around it is red and flaky. It is hard to open my mouth. I've never had it when I was at the doctors. I searched the net and believe it to be angular chelitis. It is caused by, you guessed it, candida. I have a new doctor, whom, I haven't gone to see yet. Its just a regular md. Do you think I should waste my time and money in going? I know that I have candida, but would love the proof for all those doctors and some people I know, that think this is all in my head. I would get such satisfaction in saying "I told you so"!!! What do you think? Sheila

Just my personal experience, but when I had yeast patches under my arms (pretty big proof if you ask me) the regular MD prescribed some cream and told me that yes it was yeast but I really should see a dermatologist. Very big sigh.

You could call the office and ask the staff there if they treat candidas. In talking with the staff, you can sometimes get a feel for the type of doctor. You never know.

Right now I'm working with an MD but who is also a licensed holistic practioner. Mind you, this is about the FIFTH or SIXTH doctor I've gone to.

Take care!

Cindy O

Hi Sheila,

I guess your answer depends upon what you are looking for from the doctor. If you are looking for a diagnosis, I think Cindy's advice is good. You won't find confirmation that the sores are candida related if the doctor is ignorant about candida.

On the other hand, if you are just looking for treatment, have you tried Derma Soothe and or Kolorex cream to see what kind of response you have to these? They can both successfully treat some non yeast problems so success with these remedies will not be confirmation of the sores being yeast related. If they go away without topical treatment while you are on the Attogram program, this would be closer to a confirmation. If you ask your yeast-aware doctor for a cure, they will more than likely prescribe a pharmaceutical anti-fungal.

[This message was edited by Tarilee on March 13, 2003 at 10:00 AM.]

Cindy and Tarilee, I guess that, basically, I just wanted a confirmation of what caused it. Before I picked my new doctor, I asked if she had any experience dealing with candida. She said yes, so I picked her. It could have been a lie, we'll see I guess. I don't want to put anything on to make it go away. I know that, that may sound stupid, but I prefer to use my symptoms as a gauge to how I am doing on getting rid of the candida. Obviously, its going to be removed from the inside out. So, I don't want to cover up my symptoms much like a doctor would do in giving you a prescription to mask the pain,etc. It'll be gone in a day or two. Then, when I have more die off, it will come back. When it doesn't come back for good, then the yeast are closer to being gone. Its the same thing with the white stuff on my tongue. Does this make any sense? Sheila

Tired,

If I were you, I'd continue with the Attogram program and not worry about the doctor (unless this problem seems overwhelming).

If you go to the doctor, I bet what will happen is that he or she will misdiagnose the situation, provide you with some useless cream or worse that will just aggrevate the problem.

I say this because my major symptom was mouth infection--in my case, blisters throughout the mouth behind which was mucous.

I had five different doctors diagnose the situation and they all came up with diagnoses that, once I checked the medical books, were obviously not my problem. Doctors have never been trained to LOOK at the actual situation. They just want to stick you in a diagnosis box and then prescribe the supposed "cure."

Try the program and creams recommended by Tarilee first. Hopefully, you won't need a doctor after that.

Cyrus

Hi Sheila,

I understand exactly what you mean and yes this certainly makes sense to me. Your theory is very much in keeping with the holistic healing theory that discourages suppression of symptoms and symptomatic treatment unless necessary. Good for you.
Your mouth sores should certainly be an accurate indicator of your recovery. And as long as they are not too uncomfortable, I would encourage you to observe them in this way. If you want to use something just to help you feel more comfortable, Shea butter may help to keep them from cracking or getting too inflamed. It is not an anti-fungal so it won't make them go away.

Good luck my dear.

Tarilee, Thank you!! I'm so glad that someone understands!!! It's pretty much gone for now. When I have more die off, it will come back. But that's ok, cause then I know that I'm killing those little buggers!!!! I just signed up for a live blood cell analysis for April 1. That should be exciting. I'm going to do some research of past posts about it. I remember seeing some. Thanks for understanding Tarilee. Sheila

Good luck Sheila and take care.