Yeast infections

I really wasn't going to post this here because I am  just kind of private like that, but I swear I feel like I am going crazy!!  I have NEVER had a yeast infection before, so I thinking that is what this is.  I itch sooooo bad I could probably bleed to death from scratching so much.  Plus, all the fun discharge that we lovely ladies get to deal with, but much worse.  I bought the one day treatment on Sunday and was feeling better until last night,  I started itching again.  This morning I feel like I am going to go nuts if I don't do something.  I honestly don't have time to go see a doctor because I am getting ready to leave town, but can't go out of town like this.  Is the 3, 5 or 7  day treatment any better??  What else can I do to relieve this crazy itching??  Is it common to get a yeast infection while pregnant?  We were pretty good this month about doing the deed when needed.  I am due to start on Saturday or Sunday, normally have about a 34 day cycle.  Sucky thing, I have 4 surgeries scheduled between August 14th and October to get my varicose veins taken care of, finally.  Although, I would much rather have another baby and hold off on the surgery until next year.  No big deal.

The one day treatment never worked for me. I always do the Monistat 7. It always goes away. It sucks having to use it for 7 days. But you won't itch!!

Jackie

I thought about the 7 but then decided on the one day on Sunday, I just ran out and got the 3 day though.  I am hoping it helps!!

Sounds like it is a yeast infection.  The best description I could come up w/for one is that you want to borrow the brush a chimney sweep uses and scratch your innards out w/that.  Ugh.  I feel for you.

The one day pill does work for me...but usually takes a day or two to kick in.  If it hasn't worked for you, then I'd say go w/the 5/7 day threatment - just because it covers a longer period of time, thus hopefully works better for you.  Not fun...because it's icky creams rather than a pill...but if it stops the itch...it's worth it.  I think some of them come w/an anti-itch cream to use during the day too.  Eat some yogurt w/probiotics in it too, just to increase the good bacterias ...maybe that'll help too.

A hundred years ago when I was pg w/my son, my dr told me yeast infections are common w/pregnancy, but I don't know if they're common w/early pregnancy.  Hope that's what's going on...and that now that it's made it's point, it goes away.

Yeah, not a big fan of the creams myself.  However, at this point I will try anything!  I ended up getting a 3 day, so we will see how that does!

My OB/GYN recommends the full 7 day treatment and if that doesn't work to call them and ask for a prescription for Difluican.

Hope you get some relief soon!

I hear you..I have posted more private things then I even discuss with anyone!  Yeast issues being one of them...I occassionally got them...but since I have been pregnant I have gotten them several times...it seems from what I read that they are more common because of hormone changes.  I like the 3 day treatments.  The OTC 1 day makes me burn and then I itch for a while after it.  I usually take the oral pill, but my Dr's don't recommend it during pregnancy.  Keep us posted on your POAS situation..LOL.  Some of the treatments come with cream and wipes..I highly suggest them.  They help A LOT.  Hope you feel better really soon!

I ran out this morning and got a 3 day that has an anti-itch cream with it.  I will have to see if that gives me any relief, it hasn't yet.  All I can say is that I feel for the women that have issues with recurrent yeast infections.  That has to be the most irritating, itchy problem ever!!

I took the one day treatment and my symptoms didn't go away until 7 days after, which sucked, but it actually worked.

That gives me some hope.  Thanks!