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[DebbietheHugBug]

I'm probably putting the cart before the horse........ I'll explain.........

I just had an appendectomy 2 weeks ago. Last week I got sinus infection/bronchitis/flu all at once. The doctor gave me Z-Pak, which is Zithromycin (something like that). An antiobiotic that is taken 1 pill a day for 3 days and it's suppose to last for about 9 days.

Now for the questions..........

1. Since I have an antiobiotic in my system, should I wait until it's suppose to be gone to do the spit test?

2. Is the spit test done with warm water or cold?

3. I've been reading with great interest what everyone has taken to get rid of this stuff. I have made a list.

If I'm positive, I want to go at it very aggressively. What is a probiotic? Is that a prescription?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Debbie ha

[calyn320]

Hi Debbie,

First, sorry you are not feeling well. I hope you get better soon. Okay, so here are my answers or suggestions:

1. I would wait until you are done taking your meds to do the spit test.
2. I did regular filtered water from the faucet set on cold. I guess that would be fine, since they don't specify.
3. Good job on the list. This is a great forum and it's now easier to find out what you need to kill the yeasties. :joy
4. No script needed for probiotics, your health food store (I found mine at Wild Oats or Whole Food Market) will have it.

Hope this helps!!!!

[2big4mysize]

probioticsa are the good bacteria that normally live in our gut, skin,, mouth, and vagina.
You can start taking probiotics now if you want. the probiotics process fatty acids in their poop and that lowers the pH where they live and that keeps the harmful stuff in check. You can find them in yogurtwith live cultures and in capsule form in most drug store sections of stores and healthfood stores.

I hope you are better soon.

[DebbietheHugBug]

Thanks!!!

You guys are soooooo helpful!! I am close by a Wild Oats store. What are some names of Probiotics? I have no idea what I'm looking for ensive

[Dieselbud]

Thanks!!!

You guys are soooooo helpful!! I am close by a Wild Oats store. What are some names of Probiotics? I have no idea what I'm looking for ensive

Ask at the store... some are kept in the fridge, some aren't. They all come in dark bottles though.

You can ask for lactobacillus/acidophilus or whatever they recommend.


2big, should I keep taking a probiotic during my perscrip for antib's??? Or would it be a waste until I am done (another 8 days).

[calyn320]

The one I have is by Jarrow Formulas, it's a orange box with red letter and strands of probiotics with smiley faces. (yes, I laughed when I saw it, but my sister swears by it). It;s called Jarro-Dophilus EPS. It was $14.99 I think for a month's supply. The best part is it does not need to by refridgerated, even so I keep mine in there. But they are great for travelling, since they don't need it... I usually leave one blister pak out if I know I'll be going away that month and put the rest in the fridge. Take 2 at night on an empty stomach!!! HTH

[DebbietheHugBug]

:joy Thanks again! I'll try to get out tonight and look for some. Even if I don't have candida, taking a probiotic wouldn't hurt anything.... right?

[da Walnut]

For years, I've taken a probiotic when I took antibiotics to keep from getting a yeast infection. Just be sure that you leave a good window of time between the pills

[2big4mysize]

right just your pocket book

[DebbietheHugBug]

da Walnut, that's good to know, thanks. I finished the Z Pak several days ago so I'm not taking any antibiotics right now but it's in my system.

[DebbietheHugBug]

LOL @ 2Big.... no kidding!! But so much worth it in the long run :nod

[2big4mysize]

no if you don't need the probiotics and you take them you are flushing your money down the toilet cause there is only so much room and so much food in your gut to support them. After your antibiotics you can take then for a few days to resuply but you don't need to take them daily is what I meant.