Bex,
I've been on the Candida diet for almost 2 years now. I have had a handful of cheats.
It took about 8 weeks and my sinus infections and symptoms totally went away.
My Fibro symptoms greatly improved while on it but kinda plataued after awhile and I suspected something else was keeping me from getting better.
I had all my amalgams removed in April 07 and for awhile was doing pretty good but now seem to be getting more mental symptoms.
I recently discovered a gluten intolerance and now being more careful with cross contamination as I was handling bread for the kids and using gluten contaminated utensils, toaster etc....

Now when I cheat or get cross contamination I get anxious, foggy brain, can't concentrate, processing problems, depression, rage, itchy skin and scalp, debilitating fatigue. It usually last about 2 weeks then clears some.

I am currently looking into Lyme and doing a very gentle detox.
I now take 25mg dmsa every fourth day.
hth
Veg