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Yeast infections

Kelley B

By Kelley B
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I was diagnosed with Celiacs disease in 2019.  I have since completely abolished gluten in my life.  That’s not to say I don’t get glutened from time to time.  My issue is that I continually get yeast infections (both vaginally and in my nose) and Bacterial vaginitis.  Does anyone else experience these god aweful infections?  I use Boric Acid suppositories every day, and cannot get rid of them.  This has been going on for years and I feel like it’s attributed to Celiacs disease somehow!  Please tell me I’m not alone :) 

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Welcome to the forum!

Recurrent yeast infections in the vaginal and nasal areas are not typically directly associated with celiac disease. Celiac disease primarily affects the small intestine in response to gluten consumption. However, there can be indirect connections between celiac disease and recurrent infections.

Celiac disease can lead to nutritional deficiencies, including deficiencies in vitamins and minerals crucial for immune function. Immune system impairment can potentially make individuals more susceptible to infections, including fungal infections like yeast infections. Additionally, celiac disease is an autoimmune condition, and autoimmune disorders may alter the immune response, possibly impacting susceptibility to infections.

Other members here have reported issues with yeast infections, and you can see those posts here:

https://www.celiac.com/search/?q="Yeast infection"&quick=1&updated_after=any&sortby=relevancy

Wheatwacked Veteran
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Have you had a test for vitamin D level?

“vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased autoimmunity and susceptibility to infection.” Low levels of vitamin D were also found in those suffering with Candida, yeast, bacterial overgrowth, and various digestive disorders.  Vitamin D Deficiency: Why We Can’t Do Without The Happy Hormone

Iodine for Vaginal Problems.Iodine is naturally antimicrobial and can fight off nasty single-celled organisms like viruses, bacterium, fungi, and protozoa that are often the cause of vaginal problems. 10 drops of Liquid Iodine supplies 500 micrograms of Iodine. One doctors office found 66% of their childbearing age patients were deficient. 

 

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DebJ14 Enthusiast
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I just looked up Vaginitis in the textbook Recognizing Celiac Disease: Signs, Symptoms, Associated Disorders & Complications.  On page 231 they discuss Vaginitis.  The book says it is frequently associated with celiac disease in females and that it results from nutritional deficiencies that cause a lack of tissue integrity which include Folic Acid, Niacin (Vitamin B3) and Vitamin A.  They would be a good place to start.  Find a physician who will do testing for nutrient deficiencies.

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On 1/9/2024 at 4:14 PM, Kelley B said:

I was diagnosed with Celiacs disease in 2019.  I have since completely abolished gluten in my life.  That’s not to say I don’t get glutened from time to time.  My issue is that I continually get yeast infections (both vaginally and in my nose) and Bacterial vaginitis.  Does anyone else experience these god aweful infections?  I use Boric Acid suppositories every day, and cannot get rid of them.  This has been going on for years and I feel like it’s attributed to Celiacs disease somehow!  Please tell me I’m not alone :) 

kelley

Try going off dairy completely, and that includes ghee.  It worked for me.

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