Ladies, Ladies, Ladies, HELP!

What is up with getting a yeast infection and not being able to get rid of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm going out of my mind. And Barb, the nurse, at DVR's office says it has nothing to do with having WLS.  I don't know what the h#### she's thinking but i haven't had a YI in forever.  And at least not one as nasty as this one seems to be. 

This topic is a little personal for me and i've tried to contain myself from posting but, come on already.  I started treating this thing about 3 weeks ago. I started with Monistat 7 (over the counter) thought it was gone and low and behold it came back.  Called Barb who said i had to call my PCP becasue the surgery had nothing to do with it (after the receptionsist Kris told me it was from antibiotics) okay, so i called my pcp. she sent the one treatment pill Diflucan to the Pharmacy and i took that looked like it was gone and i be damned if it didn't come back. Went back to Dr. last week and now i'm on two medicines.  I can't take this $HI$. 

This is just down right nasty and i gotta get rid of this thing.  It's damed OFFENSIVE.

DO YOU THINK I'M NOT DRINKING ENOUGH WATER WHAT -- ANYBODY HAD THIS PROBLEM!
PLEASE HELP!

Carol calm down and breathe. I think many have had this before and I think it is from your antibiotics as well. Have they done any cultures? I too had the problem with the Diflucan  and I had to take it more than once. The one time did not do the trick I also will say if you can eat yogurt and also try some probotics from the health food store or even Walmart that might help. Have you changed soaps or anything like that? I also know that sometimes the 1st cream OTC you might have used might not have covered what you have going on try another kind. I think there is a second type they sell. If no better do you have a GYN? If so make an appointment. I think that is all I can tell you. They are a big pain in the butt. Take care...

                                                                                            Julie

Thanks Julie, i'm just so frustrated with this problem.  I'm going to the gyn on 24th and i couldn't get any appt. sooner because i had to choose a GYN from my plan. 

My pcp has me on a cream and the diflucan for the next 4 weeks (one pill per week).

god, I hope that stomps it out.

I've been eating loads of yogurt with my new eating habits and yeah, i do change my soaps around a bit, do you think that causes it.

Venita -

Stick with the prescription stuff, it'll work better and hopefully last longer than the OTC stuff.

The active ingredient in yogurt, acidophilus, is also available in pill form in GNC and places like that.

And soaps and bubble bath can absolutely cause this problem.  They say not to use soap there, but what are you supposed to use?????  LOL!!!  You might want to try something that's mild, like Basis.

Every single time I'm on antibiotics, this happens.  I'm so used to it that as soon as I'm given a script for an antibiotic, I ask for one for Diflucan and/or a cream.

Hugs,

Tia

Tia, you know i notice that everytime i take the soap and try to lather up inside with it - it gets worst.  i was wondering what the heck that was all about.

thanks, for that tip. 

OMG that was so funny what you said about the scripts for antibiotics and asking for one for the diflucan as well.  That is so funny. 

I hope i don't need any antibio's anytime soon.  My God.

 

Sounds like, since you can't get to your GYN until the 24th, that you have not been checked to be sure it's a yeast infection and not bacterial vaginosis.  No amount of Monistat or Diflucan will treat it if it's BV.  That requires a different medication.  There are a lot of women out there who are self-treating for yeast and still suffering.  I recently read about an at-home test for BV. Since your appointment is 10 days away, maybe you could get a test kit at your pharmacy.  If it's positive, maybe your GYN can prescribe the appropriate antibiotic (I think it's usually Flagyl) over the phone.  It would certainly save you all those days of misery while waiting for your appointment.  Just an alternative thought.

Terri

Terri -

You are SO smart!!!  I'd forgotten all about BV!!!!  

You're absolutely right - no sense in needless scratching in public if it's not a YI!

Tia

tIA, tIA, tIA,

YOU ARE FULL OF THE FUNNIES TODAY, TIA!!!

i STILL LOVE YOU GIRL.

Terri, i saw something about that when i was looking online about yeast infections.

OMG! i don't even like the way that $hi$ sounds.  Lord, help me.

And, how the $$$$ do you get that.

Well, i may have to pick up that test.  I'm going to revisit that subject online.

Thank you Terri

TIA - I use baby shampoo "down there".... I think it works better because it's so much milder than soap.   TMI? LOL