Yeast Infection that won't go away!

Needshelpbadly · Newbie Joined: 22 Jul 2008 Posts: 2

I have had problems with chronic yeast infections in the past, and each new infection gets more resistant to OTC meds. Eventually, however, they all got treated...but this particular problem won't go away!

The symptoms all seem like a classic yeast infection. The usual - burning (especially after eating/urination), itching, a weird odor, discharge that ranges from slightly chunkier than average to pure "cottage cheese". The onset felt the same, too - the only indication of an issue at first was that things were a little drier than usual and didn't "feel right".
I had also done a few stupid things that could contribute to the onset of an infection in the past month - wore a cute but rather tight new pair of shorts, used a new fabric softener that smelled nice, and ate more ice cream than usual.

I have tried everything - Tioconazole (Vagistat), Mioconazole (Monistat), Clotrimazole (Generic, don't know if it has an official brand name) and homeopathic PH- balancing remedies. I have eliminated most sweets and sugars from my diet and am currently eating mostly meat, veggies and pro-biotic yogurt while taking digestive aid PH pills. With each medicinal dose the symptoms lessen, but slowly return over the course of a few days.

I am currently having unprotected sex with my boyfriend (I'm on non-hormonal Birth Control), but while in the relationship have gotten tested recently and have come out as completely free of STDs. He has shown no symptoms either.

Of course the answer is obvious - "See your Gyno ASAP!" but the problem is the closest asap to any of the Gynos in my area is at least two weeks away. I don't want to false medicate and bring up my OTC resistance even more if the problem isn't a yeast infection, but I don't want to have my crotch on fire for weeks either.

What do I do? Is there anything I haven't tried yet? Ruling out STDs, what else could it possibly be and how would I treat/suppress it until being able to see a Gyno?

Needshelpbadly · Newbie Joined: 22 Jul 2008 Posts: 2

I apologize for a double post, but didn't see an edit button. I also wanted to add that I don't believe the Birth Control has anything to do with the symptoms.
In fact, one of the reasons I had such chronic infections in the first place was my old, hormonal birth control - in switching to this one, I have only had 2 or 3 infections during the past 1.5 years (which is a record low for me - I used to get them once every month or two!)

explosiv · Supporter Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Posts: 34 Location: UK

I too get thrush every single month infact it was the search for a cure that lead me to this site. I had been treating my problem with OTCmedicines. I read an article in a woman's magazine that suggested you apply probiotic youghurt to your vagina rather than eat it. I thought that this idea was ridiculous but visiting the doctor for the eighth mont in a row seemed less appealing. I dipped a tampon in the youghurt for a while (3mins or so) and then inserted it as normal after three days of doing this three times a day my symptoms were gone. The yoghurt helps your body to keep the numbers of yeast bacteria down, treating the problem without any chemicals

katiesali · Newbie Joined: 11 Aug 2008 Posts: 1

the only thing i have found to work is inserting boric acid capsules. i insert one at night as soon as i feel like i am going to get one and just repeat a couple more nights, and the symptoms disappear pretty quickly. i just bought pharmaceutical boric acid like at CVS or walgreens and empty capsules from a health food store, and pack my own like a little pharmacist Smile

then you can insert with a tampon or with your fingers, just make sure you put it up there as far as you can and then lay down for a while. it will soak up quickly. the only thing annoying about this is that the next day you will have random leakage all day, so make sure you wear a pad. boy, have i had wild accidents because i didn't know this was going to happen. Excuse my language, but screw diflucan. That doesn't work for me because my body is totally resistant to it. Boric acid all the way! Good LUCK!

PHhelp · Supporter Joined: 31 May 2008 Posts: 35

Hi. Okay Lets break this down. First, I am sorry for your frustration. Maybe I can help a bit. I am not a doctor. I am a woman with some experience with vaginal disorders, namely yeast and vulvodynia. Now, you said you don't think the pill you are on is the problem. Can I just say that everything you EAT,DRINK and THINK affects your body. Since you eat the pill it is affecting you. I am not suggesting you go off of it we just have to know what we are dealing with in order to get to the root of the problem. Next, you are on the right track with the PH aspect but no pill will correct it alone. You might need to change your diet. If your PH is too acidic your body becomes a perfect breeding ground for infection of many kinds. So these are the foods to avoid: Coffee,soda, alcohol, tea, vinegar, salad dressings, sugar, all fruit including tomatoes, peppers, fried foods, processed foods, artificial foods, molassas, honey, whey (dairy except butter). Here is what you want to eat: 80% of your diet should be veggies (except the ones mentioned above) especially spinach, cucumbers, kale, broccoli, and swiss chard. 20% whole grains and protein. Finally, water is huge. Drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water. But good water PH balanced water like Evian, Jana or Figi. Feel free to ask questions. Laura

marazion99 · Supporter Joined: 11 Aug 2008 Posts: 36 Location: bridport

i had the same prob when i were pregnant so i stopped eating cheese and i havnt had it since. giv it a try u never know x

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