Back when I was at my sickest, drinking hot coffee with milk and sugar used to hit me like a brick within minutes. My rosacea would immediately start stinging, and I would get so groggy that I would feel like I was going to fall asleep at my desk. Needless to say my digestive tract would suffer not long afterward with candida symptoms.
In retrospect, I think the hot coffee may have been causing mercury to be released from my 12 Amalgam fillings (since removed) into my body, thus causing the immediate negative effect. I still don't know for certain, although nowadays though I drink coffee without any problem whatsoever.
I am not convinced I have candida. I do have gut problems, protozoa, h. pylori, bacterial imbalance, but my candida seem different than everyone. Can you describe what you mean by your gut being hit with candida symptoms?
I'm pretty sure you will have candida as you say you have gut problems, also it is linked to pylori and bacterial imbalances. Everyone experiences different symptoms. An easy way to tell if you do have candida - first thing in the morning before you eat or drink ANYTHING - work up some saliva in your mouth and spit it into a glass of water. If it goes all stringy and long legs go down into the water then you definitely have it. If you treat the candida you will more than likely get rid of other symptoms. Good luck and good health :-)
Some of the most frequent Candida symptoms are:
abdominal gas and bloating
headaches
migraines
excessive fatigue
cravings for alcohol
anxiety
vaginitis
rectal itching
cravings for sweets
inability to think clearly or concentrate
hyperactivity
mood swings
diarrhea
constipation
hyperactivity
itching
acne
eczema
depression
sinus inflammation
pre-menstrual syndrome
dizziness
poor memory
persistent cough
earaches
low sex drive
muscle weakness
irritability
learning difficulties
sensitivity to fragrances and/or other chemicals
cognitive impairment
thrush
athlete's foot
sore throat
indigestion
acid reflux
chronic pain
mouth ulcers
fibromyalgia
mitral valve prolapse