Candida Self Test Must Read Articles This Candida Self Test will assist you in establishing if you have Candida Albicans, and if so, to what degree.

Section A - History
Circle the number next to the questions you answer “yes” to, then add up all the circled numbers and write the total in the box at the bottom.

1. Have you taken tetracycline (Sumycin®, Panmycin®, Vibramycin®, Minocin®, etc.) or other antibiotics for acne for 1 month or longer?_________
2. Have you at any time in your life, taken other “broad spectrum” antibiotics for respiratory, urinary or other infections for 2 months or longer, or for shorter periods, 4 or more times in a 1 year span?____________
3. Have you taken a broad spectrum antibiotic drug - even for 1 period?_______________________
4. Have you at any time in your life, been bothered by persistent prostatitis, vaginitis, or other problems affecting your reproductive organs? _______________
5. Have you been pregnant...
   1. 2 or more times?____________________
   2. 1 time?___________________________
6. Have you taken birth control pills for...
   1. more than 2 years?_________________
   2. 6 months to 2 years?________________
7. Have you taken prednisone, Decadron® or other cortisone-type drugs by mouth or inhalation...
   1. for more than 2 weeks?______________
   2. for 2 weeks or less?________________
8. Does exposure to perfumes, insecticides,fabric shop odors, or other chemicals provoke...
   1. moderate to severe symptoms?_______
   2. mild symptoms?___________________
9. Are your symptoms worse on damp,muggy
10. days or in moldy places?______________________
11. If you have ever had athlete’s foot, ringworm, jock itch or other chronic fungus infections of the skin or nails, have such infections been...
    1. severe or persistent?________________
    2. mild or moderate?___________________
12. Do you crave sugar?_______________________
13. Do you crave breads?______________________
14. Do you crave alcoholic beverages?____________
15. Does tobacco smoke really bother you?________

Total Score for Section A:

Section B - Major Symptoms
For each symptom that is present, enter the
appropriate number in the Point Score column:

• If a symptom is occasional or mild, score 3 points
• If a symptom is frequent or moderately severe, score 6 points
• If a symptom is severe and/or disabling, score 9 points

Total the scores for this section and record them in the box at the bottom of this section.

1. Fatigue or lethargy_____
2. Feeling of being “drained”_____
3. Poor memory_____
4. Feeling “spacey” or “unreal”_____
5. Inability to make decisions_____
6. Numbness, burning or tingling_____
7. Insomnia_____
8. Muscle aches_____
9. Muscle weakness or paralysis_____
10. Pain and/or swelling in joints____
11. Abdominal pain_____
12. Constipation_____
13. Diarrhea_____
14. Bloating, belching or intestinal gas_____
15. Troublesome vaginal burning, itching or discharge_____
16. Prostatitis_____
17. Impotence_____
18. Loss of sexual desire or feeling_____
19. Endometriosis or infertility_____
20. Cramps and/or other menstrual irregularities_____
21. Premenstrual tension_____
22. Attacks of anxiety or crying_____
23. Cold hands or feet and/or chilliness_____
24. Shaking or irritability when hungry_____

Total Score for Section B:

Section C - Minor Symptoms
For each symptom that is present, enter the ap-
propriate number in the Point Score column:

• If a symptom is occasional or mild,
  • score 3 points
• If a symptom is frequent or moderately severe,
  • score 6 points
• If a symptom is severe and/or disabling
  • score 9 points

Total the scores for this section and record them in the box at the bottom of this section.

1. Drowsiness_____
2. Irritability or jitteryness_____
3. Incoordination_____
4. Inability to concentrate_____
5. Frequent mood swings_____
6. Headaches_____
7. Dizziness/loss of balance_____
8. Pressure above ears...feeling of head swelling_____
9. Tendency to bruise easily_____
10. Chronic rashes or itching_____
11. Psoriasis or recurrent hives_____
12. Indigestion or heartburn_____
13. Food sensitivity or intolerance_____
14. Mucus in stools_____
15. Rectal itching_____
16. Dry mouth or throat_____
17. Rash or blisters in mouth_____
18. Bad breath_____
19. Foot, hair or body odor not relieved by washing_____
20. Nasal congestion or post-nasal drip_____
21. Nasal itching_____
22. Sore throat_____
23. Laryngitis, loss of voice____
24. Cough or recurrent bronchitis_____
25. Pain or tightness in chest_____
26. Wheezing or shortness of breath_____
27. Urinary frequency, urgency or incontinence_____
28. Burning on urination_____
29. Spots in front of eyes or erratic vision_____
30. Burning or tearing of eyes_____
31. Recurrent infections or fl uid in ears_____
32. Ear pain or deafness_____

Total Score for Section C:

Candida Test Results

Total Score Section A

Total Score Section B

Total Score Section

Grand Total Score

IF YOUR SCORE IS: 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: YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE:

• below 60 (women)
• below 40 (men)

Probably not yeast connected

The total score will help you and your physician decide if your health problems are yeast connected. A comprehensive history and physical examination are also important. In addition, laboratory studies, x-rays, and other types of tests may also be appropriate. Scores for women will run higher, as 7 items in this questionnaire apply exclusively to women, while only 2 apply exclusively to men. If your total score for all three sections above was below 60 for a woman or below 40 for a man, then you are less likely to have a problem with candida. However, if you scored higher than this then you may wish to consider lifestyle and dietary changes, as well as a detoxifi cation and cleansing program, all of which may help you feel healthy and more energetic.