Yeast Infections and antibiotics

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Permalink Reply by MelissaBL on September 16, 2009 at 3:52pm

Goodness, I hope so. I would think that when your body is fully recovered from the infection and you're less irritated that the tissues will be resilient enough to return to their original shape. Sounds to me like the infection is still in your system. I can't use Mono 3 or any other OTC treatments - just doesn't help. My doc always puts me immediately on diflucan pills and prescription gynazole cream.

We've had a couple of really good discussion threads on yeast infections:

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Permalink Reply by Cathy Jacobson on September 16, 2009 at 4:28pm

Each and every time that I get an antibiotic, my CNP also prescribes diflucan to start using after the third day of the antibiotic, we've done it this way ever since I was diagnosed. Because the antibiotic will alter your system, you need to be aware of what happens with the other systems in your body....and I guess this is one we forget. I sure hope that it doesn't happen a lot for you, that the end is near...but keep in touch with your doc in case something changes or doesn't get better as it should. Did you try an OB/GYN? or even a call to them, might be worth it.
Good luck, I can't imagine the pain and suffering you are going through.

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Permalink Reply by Dee Meloche on September 17, 2009 at 3:59pm

I am still itching and my feet and legs have swelled up.The swelling of my vulva has decreased a bit but still swollen.I am sure the antibiotic had something to do with it.I haven't had a yeast infection in about 3 years.My sugars are well controlled.

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Permalink Reply by Dee Meloche on September 20, 2009 at 11:45am

I still get the odd itch but not like before.My feet are starting to look like their normal size,just a little bit of water in my legs.My labia still appears to be swollen.It is very tender to touch and gets itchy.If it keeps on I will go see my doctor.I am trying vagasil on the skin to help ease the itch.It looks like it will be okay though,no stretching.Next time I will not try to medicate myself and I will go straight to the doctor!

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Permalink Reply by Judith on September 20, 2009 at 12:28pm

Dee---Twice after antibiotics (and diflucan) I developed oral thrush---also an overgrowth of yeast. Then a third time with nary an antibiotic in sight at which point I said Enough! and went on a Candida diet for most of a year when I gradually added back in the banned food. It was very difficult at first, but I gradually felt better and so it got easier. There are many variations you can experiment with if you're interested. I worked from 2 books: Michael Murray's "Chronic Candidiasis" and "Herbal Remedies for Women" by Amanda McQuade.

I do avoid antibiotics now, of course. Sooner or later I'll have to face that again. But I'm certainly less prone to infection since doing the Candida diet.......I hope you gradually get better!.....Judith

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Permalink Reply by Dee Meloche on September 20, 2009 at 6:37pm

It has started back up.The itching and burning.I didn't think that I was totally healed because when I would wipe I still got a tingling feeling in the skin.Tomorrow morning I am going back into the doctor.My husband has been a saint through all this.

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Permalink Reply by MelissaBL on September 20, 2009 at 8:39pm

If the area hasn't returned to normal, the infection hasn't gone away. They have a way of just hanging on. You need something Rx-strength, Dee. Don't settle for anything less than a pill/cream combo to get this thing out of your system once and for all. I hope your doc is able to heal you quickly!

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Permalink Reply by Dee Meloche on September 21, 2009 at 7:55am

Went to the doctor this morning and he examined me and said that the swelling has gone done but I am still a bit red.He gave me another diflucan and said all the things they tell you to do to stay healthy down there.He suggested boxer underwear to keep the area open so it will heal.I will be glad when I can get back to being normal again.Who knows,maybe I will find the boxer underwear more comfy.

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Permalink Reply by Dee Meloche on September 24, 2009 at 11:46am

I am still scratching and sore.The rash has gotten to my butt.If I don't show any improvement by Monday I am going back to the doctor.I don't know what needs to be done but I had 3 doses of difflucan and I still have this dang thing.The swelling has gone down but the skin is still painful.

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Permalink Reply by Cathy Jacobson on November 7, 2009 at 9:58pm

I agree with Melissa, my CNP always prescribes duflucan right with the antibiotic....take theantibiotic for three days and then start the diflucan....it's almost like clockwork that it works. I'd say there is something going on with your system, that hasn't been checked out or found by the docs. Keep going in for a check if things doin't get back to normal. Have you tried an OB/GYN? They couldn't help with the sinus infection, but I would think could give you an idea on your other problems. That's got to be painful and awful for you. Don't let them tell you there's nothing they can do...

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Permalink Reply by Heather on November 8, 2009 at 12:34pm

It sounds to me like you need a 7-day course of Monistat or Gynelotrimin or similar treatment. The 1-day and 3-day treatments rarely work for me and the diflucan never worked for me. Everybody's different though so YMMV.

I think and OB/GYN is definitely a good idea at this point, and an rx strength cream seems called for here.

Unfortunately antibiotics can't tell the difference between the good bacteria in our bodies and the bad bacteria so they can kill off both. Because of this, antibiotics can frequently cause yeast infections, especially if combined w/ high b/g's from an infection. Some women as you can see here are more sensitive than others to this problem.

I hope you feel much better soon!

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Permalink Reply by Christalyn on November 12, 2009 at 3:39am

GIRLFRIEND !!!! DON'T MESS AROUND WITH THE STORE STUFF. ASK YOUR GYN-OB TO GIVE YOU DIFLUCAN. A 5 day regime and a some numbing cream ( can't remember the correct name) to stop the pain.

Just remember, antibiotics do something to the system in a female diabetic that causes yeast to grow. Alot of doctors are not aware of this. My GYN-OB told me yeast infections are common in diabetics. So if you need to take an antiobiotic let the doctor know this could cause a yeast infection and could they prescribe something else. If nothing else is available than take is sparingly....... my yeast infection was so bad I using ice to soothe the pain.

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