I'm a 23 y/o guy, I've never heard of candida before today, I have had extremely itchy ears lately and found it in my research, what scared me was that I had MOST of the common symptoms listed (from moderately-high to severe).
I realize that it's too easy to diagnose yourself with different problems because the symptoms can be common for many reasons, but I am really wondering if this is what I've been dealing with.
Here are my symptoms.
Frequent stomach pains and digestion problems
(I have had this problem for most of my life, I've asumed it was IBS or something)
Skin problems (skin infections, eczema, psoriasis, acne)
(Last year I was diagnosed wtih eczema)
Foggy brain / Trouble concentrating
(Any family member or friend will tell you this is one of my worst problems)
Constant tiredness and exhaustion
(I've been complaining about always being tired for years, my constant tiredness has ruined a relationship)
Anxiety
(I was recently hospitalized for an anxiety attack and am now taking prozac)
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
(Haven't been diagnosed, but strongly think I have symptoms of mild OCD)
Irritability
(Always irritable)
Headaches
(My last girlfriend would carry meds around just because I always had headaches)
Intense cravings for sugars, sweets, and breads
(litterally, these 3 things constitute 90% of my diet, I ONLY crave sweets)
Itchy ears
(so itchy, that I've scratched them to the point of swelling)
Itchy anus
(embarrassing, but it has occasionally been almost unbearable)
Do you think this is what I have? Does it have to be diagnosed by a Dr.? (I don't have health ins and can't really afford one currently)
What are some treatment options that I can try?
Answer on Questions about Candida infection?
In reality, Candida causes mild infections of mucous membranes and skin. In severely immune compromised individuals it can cause systemic candidasis, a life threatening condition.
However, quacks have taken Candida albicans and invented a bunch of symptoms for it and created scam treatments they then sell you. They call this condition Candida overgrowth and you will not find any mention of it in the medical literature. It does not exist.
It seems you have been reading information from the cranks.
