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Posted 12/2/2014 2:38 PM (GMT -5)
about two months ago my LLNP started treating my Babesia, we were treating Lyme but my dr just learned you treat the co-infections first. I think she might be a little behind on some lyme treatment ideas. Anyways I started getting bad diarrhea and they were worried about C-diff so I quite my abx and let my gut rest. The results came back negative which is great but now my Dr wants me to take Saccharomyces boulardii when I start antibiotics again as a preventative measure.

I keep reading about people with compromised immune system's and the chance of getting a yeast blood infection. My assumption was people with Lyme disease have compromised immune system's, so my question is should I be worried about a yeast blood infection? Is the chance of getting it slim, has anybody here had that side affect? Is C-diff worse....Or the worser or two evils?

I just don't now whether I should take the saccharomyces boulardii or not?

Any input would be appreciated.
Posted 12/2/2014 3:11 PM (GMT -5)
Both C-diff and systemic candida are dangerous conditions and can kill. C-diff in my opinion is more dangerous since you could loose a portion of your colon.

Saccharomyces boulardii is a good at controlling AAD. It is a different type of yeast from Candida, and it is not commonly found in any multi-strain probiotic. You should also be taking a real good quality probiotic like VSL#3, Theralac, or Custom Probiotics. Look for at least 100 billion live cultures per serving. Floristor is a good quality sacc boulardi, but it is pricey.

It is also wise to take Nystatin routinely to help control Candida in the gut. And Occasionally take an ABX break to substitute Diflucan that works better at candida through the rest of your body.

Post Edited (tickbite666) : 12/2/2014 1:17:42 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/2/2014 5:20 PM (GMT -5)
My doctor said its a must to take Saccharomyces Bouldardi when taking anx for Lyme to help your body from getting c-diff.
Posted 12/3/2014 12:11 AM (GMT -5)
I am a C. Diff. survivor.

By all means, take s. boulardii. I had abx-resistant c. diff., which had a 25 to 30 percent morbidity rate.

You are more likely to get C. Diff. than candida from a yeast-based probiotic.

If you take s. boulardii as a preventative measure, chances are good you won't get c. diff.

There is another kind of saccharomyces, s. cerevisae, that's more dangerous.

I've had people dispute my claims about s. boulardii, but many people take it with no side effects. It is very rare to get sick from it. If you do a google search, you'll see what I mean.

Just don't make your own Kombucha! shocked Now that did make me sick.

Please, I hope you take it!!

Margaret
Posted 12/3/2014 3:16 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks for the responses. I do take over 100 billion daily of probiotics from multiple strands but when anything mentions septic as a side effect it freaks me out. When any type of infection carries over to the blood it's almost always fatal. And c-diff is around 30% fatal, It makes me think I should be more concerned with the saccharomyces boulardii yeast turning septic. But maybe the sacch going septic is really rare? I can't find any strait answers. I just know the warning keeps coming up when I reserch saccharomyces boulardii about people with a compromised immune system should take caution when you taking it.

My son had pneumonia that went septic and almost died and a lady at my moms work got septic from a bladder infection and died, so anything septic freaks me out. I thought if you get c-diff at least their is a chance of getting better because septic shuts all your organs down and is extremely fatal... I don't know what to do!

Nothing with Lyme can be easy! :-)
Posted 12/3/2014 9:54 PM (GMT -5)
Probiotics by themselves won't prevent you from getting C. Diff., at least they didn't in my case.

S. boullardii is the only probiotic that can prevent c. diff. from actually occurring.

A 30 % morbidity rate is high.

Lots of people take s. boulardii, esp. people with Lyme, and have no problems.

I know sepsis is scary, but believe me, C. Diff is super scary, and it almost killed me. I got to the point where I gave up on everything, and I stopped drinking, and just turned my head towards the wall.

Margaret
Posted 12/3/2014 10:13 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Jessica- my LLMD was also adamant that I take S Boulardii while on antibiotics. I actually signed a form agreeing to follow his instructions about it. It is a standard part of his protocols along with Nystatin.
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