Yes, I had read that about gluten intolerance and candida. Hmmm. I have alot of food allergies, wheat tested negative, but could be.
I also have fibro. And I am hypothyroid. And I have degenerative disc disease in my back and neck. Yay, I feel so special!!!! Anyhoo, I read alot of info about candida, and alot of it points to a fibro/candida link. I really believe that theory. I think my fibro is clearing up, I had a bad flare up last week when I was sick, but I think it was from the stress of being sick, and having to take care of my sick family. You know, being a mom.
I have not slept well, which always causes a host of problems for me. I had been taking 5HTP, which helps alot, but I was out. I went today, and bought the best on they had. I also picked up some melatonin, hope I sleep tonight!! Do you find sleep to be an issue with you as well?
It is funny you should mention vitamin deficiencies, I was noticing horizontal ridges across my nails, never had that before. I looked it up, and horizontal lines usually point to severe malnutrition. I take alot of supplements, and I think they are finally working. I think before, I wasn't even absorbing them. I have read alot about leaky guy syndrome, and I am sure I have that going on, as well, most folks with candida have leaky gut. It causes problems with the villi, too.
Have I ever mentioned L-Glutamine to you before? If I have, sorry to be repetitive, but it is SO important!! It will really help heal your intestines. I have found amino acids to be a huge help to me. Part of the reason I think, is because they are so easily digested. So I actually was benefitting from them.
Yikes, sorry this got so long! Yeah, I run off at the mouth alot, too, you should see my phone bill!
Have a great day!!
-Jess