YEAST INFECTION - WOMEN

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okaylo
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YEAST INFECTION - WOMEN

Postby okaylo » Tue Jan 09, 2018 6:16 pm

Went to the gynecologist today after recovering from a UTI and still having additional gynecological problems. She said from her exam that it appears to be a mild yeast infection (outside only) and to try using Monistat topical cream for a few days and see if any relief was provided. She said I could wait it out and see if things improved on their own but she would recommend the topical cream if needed as opposed to a tablet/pill as that is absorbed systemically. She said the topical cream stays locally put and shouldn't cause any problems. The last time I had a suspected yeast infection I consulted with my GI and he said that antifungals were safe as they affected fungus and not bacteria and are not an antibiotic. She also did a culture to be sent off to check for everything else internally.

I don't understand why this keeps happening, I didn't think a 3 day course of Macrobid would cause a yeast infection. I guess it could possibly be from washing/wiping and urinating so many times from the UTI etc.

Has anyone had luck with Monistat? Thoughts?

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Re: YEAST INFECTION - WOMEN

Postby Ismaila » Tue Jan 09, 2018 8:40 pm

Monistat should be very effective. When you say 'topical', you mean 'ovules', right? You are supposed to put it inside. There are three kinds: one day, 3 days , or seven days.

Go to their website, it is extremely informative, with much advice and suggestions, and explanations.

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Re: YEAST INFECTION - WOMEN

Postby NanciT » Tue Jan 09, 2018 11:31 pm

For myself, yeast was common after CDIFF and ALL the treatment I had. Infect, nearly 3 years and I still have it coming back. The cream works well, I have had to take the antifungals( Diflucan) on and off which works well.
The short term antibiotic may have triggered the yeast. Wish I had some advice on how to keep it away.

It's very individual and can take time for some of us

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Re: YEAST INFECTION - WOMEN

Postby okaylo » Wed Jan 10, 2018 4:38 pm

Ismaila, she said topical as in just a cream for the outside where it is irritated and that nothing needs to go inside or be used as a suppository. I have called in to see exactly which one she means for me to get.

NanciT, I'm sorry you've continued to suffer with these issues long term. I don't know if the short term antibiotic is involved or not as she said it's irritated on the outside. I'm assuming that the ongoing bathroom trips / constant wiping during and after UTI, and repeated washing have all contributed... And you're right. It is very individual and is just a case by case basis. I'm continuing with the probiotics. She said it appeared to be an extremely mild yeast infection and that I could wait a few days and see if it cleared up on his own. My system is just so out of whack since all this has begun.


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