Candida Self Analysis, printable page, about 5 pages printed
Candida Self Analysis
The following contains a “Candida Self Analysis” that has been prepared by Nature’s Secret in order to help you find out your own levels of Candida. The test is divided into three sections: your medical history, your major symptoms, and minor symptoms. You add up the total from each section to get your total score. There is a chart at the end that shows where you are with Candida per the self analysis test.
History – Section 1
This section involved an understanding of your medical history and how it may have promoted Candida growth. Circle those comments to which you can answer “yes”. Record your total at the end of the section.
| POINTS | |
|---|---|
| 1. Throughout your lifetime, have you taken any antibiotics or tetracyclines (Symycin®, Panmycin®, Vibramycin®, Monicin®, etc.) for acne or other conditions for more than one month? | 25 |
| 2. Have you taken a “broad spectrum” antibiotic for more than 2 months or 4 or more times in a 1–year period? These could include any antibiotics taken for a respiratory, urinary or other infections. | 20 |
| 3.Have you taken a broad spectrum antibiotic – even for a single course. These antibiotics include ampiciliin™, amoxicillin™, Keflex®, etc. | 6 |
| 4. Have you ever had problems with persistent prostatitis, vaginitis or other problems with your reproductive organs? | 25 |
| 5. Women – Have you been pregnant: – 2 or more times? – 1 time? |
5 3 |
| 6. Women – Have you taken birth control pills: – More than 2 years? – More than 6 months? |
15 |
| 7. If you were NOT breast–fed as an infant. | 9 |
| 8. Have you taken any cortisone–type drugs (Prednisone™, Decardron™, etc.)? | 15 |
| 9. Are you sensitive to and bothered by exposure to perfumes, insecticides, or other chemical odors... – Do you have moderate to severe symptoms? – Mild symptoms? |
20 |
| 10. Does tobacco smoke bother you? | 10 |
| 11. Are your symptoms worse on damp, muggy days or in moldy places? | 20 |
| 12. If you have had chronic fungus infections of the skin or nails (including athlete’s foot, ring worm, jock itch) have the infections been... – Severe or persistent – Mild to moderate? |
20 |
| 13. Do you crave sugar (chocolate, ice cream, candy, cookies, etc.)? | 10 |
| 14. Do you crave carbohydrates (bread, bread and more bread)? | 10 |
| 15. Do you crave alcoholic beverages? | 10 |
| 16. Have you drank or do you drink chlorinated water (city or tap)? | 20 |
| TOTAL SCORE SECTION 1 | ———— |
Major Symptoms — Section 2
For each of your symptoms, enter the appropriate figure in the point score column.
| No symptoms | 0 |
| Occasional or mild | 3 |
| Frequent and/or moderately severe | 6 |
| Severe and/or disabling | 9 |
| POINTS | |
|---|---|
| 1. Constipation | |
| 2. Diarrhea | |
| 3. Bloating | |
| 4. Fatigue or lethargy | |
| 5. Feeling drained | |
| 6. Poor memory | |
| 7. Difficulty focusing / brain fog | |
| 8. Feeling moody or or despaired | |
| 9. Numbness, burning or tingling | |
| 10. Muscle aches | |
| 11. Nasal congestion or discharge | |
| 12. Pain and/or swelling in the joints | |
| 13. Abdominal pain | |
| 14. Spots in front of the eyes | |
| 15. Erratic vision | |
| 16. Cold hands and/or feet | |
| 17. Women – Endometriosis | |
| 18. Women – Menstrual irregularities and/or severe cramps | |
| 19. Women – Premenstrual tension | |
| 20. Women – Vaginal discharge | |
| 21. Women – Persistent vaginal burning or itching | |
| 22. Men – Prostatitis | |
| 23. Men – Impotence | |
| 24. Loss of sexual desire | |
| 25. Low blood sugar | |
| 26. Anger or frustration | |
| 27. Dry patchy skin | |
| TOTAL SCORE SECTION 2 | ———— |
Minor Symptoms — Section 3
For each of your symptoms, enter the appropriate figure in the point score column.
| No symptoms | 0 |
| Occasional or mild | 1 |
| Frequent and/or moderately severe | 2 |
| Severe and/or disabling | 3 |
| POINTS | |
|---|---|
| 1. Heartburn | |
| 2. Indigestion | |
| 3. Belching and intestinal gas | |
| 4. Drowsiness | |
| 5. Itching | |
| 6. Rashes | |
| 7. Irritability or jitters | |
| 8. Uncoordinated | |
| 9. Inability to concentrate | |
| 10. Frequent mood swings | |
| 11. Postnasal drip | |
| 12. Nasal itching | |
| 13. Failing vision | |
| 14. Burning or tearing in the eyes | |
| 15. Recurrent infections or fluid in the ears | |
| 16. Ear pain or deafness | |
| 17. Headaches | |
| 18. Dizziness/loss of balance | |
| 19. Pressure above the ears – your head feels like it is swelling and tingling | |
| 20. Mucus in the stool | |
| 21. Hemorrhoids | |
| 22. Dry mouth | |
| 23. Rash or blisters in the mouth | |
| 24. Bad breath | |
| 25. Sore or dry throat | |
| 26. Cough | |
| 27. Pain or tightness in the chest | |
| 28. Wheezing or shortness of breath | |
| 29. Urinary urgency or frequency | |
| 30. Burning during urination | |
| TOTAL SCORE SECTION 3 |
| THE RESULTS.... | |
|---|---|
| Total Score from Section 1 | |
| Total Score from Section 2 | |
| Total Score from Section 3 | |
| TOTAL SCORE |
| IF YOUR SCORE IS AT LEAST: | YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE: |
|---|---|
180 Women 140 Men |
Almost Certainly yeast connected |
120 Women 90 Men |
Probably yeast connected |
60 Women 40 Men |
Possibly yeast connected |
| IF YOUR SCORE IS LESS THAN: | |
60 Women 40 Men |
Probably NOT yeast connected |
I you scored below 60 for women or 40 for men, — WAY TO GO!! You are probably not plagued with the symptoms of Candida albicans. If your score was above 60 for women and 40 for men, you may want to consider looking into a means to get the Candida overgrowth under control.
This self analysis is provided for educational purposes only. This Diagnosis and treatment of specific health conditions should be completed by a physician or other health care practitioner.
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