Question 1

on blood thinner can l take red yeast rice .

Accepted Answer

No: Red yeast rice may increase the risk of bleeding. Blood thinners include warfarin (Coumadin), clopidogrel (Plavix), and daily aspirin.

Question 2

can blood sugar being high cause you to have a yeast infection for a long time?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: High sugars interfere with normal function of the immune system, and can increase the likelihood of a yeast infection in the vagina, or on the skin.

Question 3

ive had a yeast infection for 3 mos and have seen 3 drs. blood sugar and thyroid are fine. i've taken diflucan (fluconazole) and otc. no relief.what else can i try?

Accepted Answer

2nd opinion: First make sure that this is indeed a yeast infection in the first place. If problem persists, consult an immunologist to find out if there is an immune defect causing your persistent problem.

Question 4

can eating sugar & carbs cause a yeast infection? is there a blood test for overgrowth of yeast in body?

Accepted Answer

See below: No  50% of us carry candida without symptoms   sometimes for some reason-usually not known disease with it starts.  A culture of the organism is easily done and most times a smear from the site is sufficient for diagnosis.

Question 5

i got a full panel blood test + urine test and my doctor told me everything was normal + excellent. i suspected a yeast/candida overgrowth. but now im not sure. would that have shown in my blood work. doc says sugar + insulin levels are great?

Accepted Answer

: Your post is confusing. Yeast/candida overgrowth is one myth alternative healers promote as affecting energy/lifestyle. Candida is a normal organism in stool, and excessive growth can occur after antibiotic use, but is contained inside the bowel. If it were in the blood you would be near death in an ICU. The cited studies are reported as normal. It is not clear what issue you are concerned about.

Question 6

may i take cholestoff plus together with red yeast rice?

Accepted Answer

: Yes but go to drugs.com and enter all things you are taking into their interaction checker.

Question 7

is red yeast rice effective for lowering cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Some strains make lovastatin, identical to the pharmaceutical. Other strains are worthless. Cholesterol is a serious matter. Good luck and make the right choice

Question 8

does red rice yeast still work like a statin? is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Red yeast rice: red yeast rice has some lovastatin in it, but not therapeutic amounts.

Question 9

i have been advised to go on a low oxalate diet for vulvadynia. does red yeast rice contain oxalates?

Accepted Answer

No data: You're more than welcome to go on this diet, so there's no data to show that this diet has been proven to help women with your condition.  The answer to your question regarding the oxalate content of the rice you speak of can be found on the internet.  Great resource for vulvodynia is the v book by elizabeth stewart.

Question 10

what wd be a better choice, besides a good diet, 4 lowering cholesterol & geting your hdl & lds  better.  red rice yeast or polycolsonol 20mg /one day?

Accepted Answer

Dean Ornish, MD: The Ornish Diet causes significant lowering of abnormal lipids and causes reduction in plaque by 5 years.  It is a 10% diet and has proven better, with mucho better support than other more recent supplements and drugs.  Plus you save money and learn all the other things to do to reverse disease in blood vessels and heart.  Good luck.

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On blood thinner can l take red yeast rice .

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Can blood sugar being high cause you to have a yeast infection for a long time?

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Ive had a yeast infection for 3 mos and have seen 3 drs. blood sugar and thyroid are fine. i've taken diflucan (fluconazole) and otc. no relief.what else can i try?

A member asked:

Can eating sugar & carbs cause a yeast infection? is there a blood test for overgrowth of yeast in body?

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I got a full panel blood test + urine test and my doctor told me everything was normal + excellent. i suspected a yeast/candida overgrowth. but now im not sure. would that have shown in my blood work. doc says sugar + insulin levels are great?

A member asked:

May i take cholestoff plus together with red yeast rice?

A member asked:

Is red yeast rice effective for lowering cholesterol?

A member asked:

Does red rice yeast still work like a statin? is it safe?

A member asked:

I have been advised to go on a low oxalate diet for vulvadynia. does red yeast rice contain oxalates?

A member asked:

What wd be a better choice, besides a good diet, 4 lowering cholesterol & geting your hdl & lds better. red rice yeast or polycolsonol 20mg /one day?

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