Is there a connection between candida and thyroid problems?
It does appear that there may be a connection between candida and thyroid problems. A Dr. Michael McNett from The Paragon Clinic in Chicago made these observations: There has been a higher incidence of candida sensitivity in Dr. McNetts fibromyalgia/hypothyroid patients. Treatment for candida sensitivity frequently makes all hypothyroid symptoms disappear. Low thyroid causes decreased metabolism and increased pain sensation. Exactly the problems experienced by patients with fibromyalgia. Treatment for candida include a low-carbohydrate diet, nystatin (or other anti-fungal) and acidophilus. Treatment usually takes about six months. It is fairly common that people who suffer from hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism seem to have candida infections. It may be worth treating for candida to determine if symptoms thought to be caused by thyroid problems improve. If they do, then your thyroid problems may be linked to a candida overgrowth.
