Oral Thrush for a month

[Anon02138]

So a month ago I noticed my younger was completely coated in something white, so I went to my schools health office and they said it was an oral thrush infection. They gave my a swish anti fungal medicine which I have now run out of. There is still an overgrowth of yeast on my tongue though. I've never experienced this before last month. My dentist said because I don't feel any burning sensation and the coating isn't thick like cottage cheese, then it's nothing to worry about. Is there anything I could do? I've been scraping my tongue almost everyday, but the days I don't do it my tongue is completely coated and it gets thicker if I don't clean it for a few days. I don't know what to do. Is there a reason why it hasn't gone away yet? (I've also tested negative for HIV) I'm 18/F.

[GuruPaquitin]

Sorry to hear your discomfort,

I've had patients with this condition, and it may develop more in some than others, We recommend to purchase a tongue scraper, and to use an antiseptic mouth rinse, along with an antibacterial prescription specially for bacterial infections, Some one mentioned Fluconazole,

Brush, Floss, Antiseptic mouth rinse, and a prescription for bacterial infections.

And of course, the good ole luke warm salt water rinse, never fails at keeping bacteria and the PH levels of our mouth within normal levels.

[Rena705]

Are you one any steroid medications like asthma inhalers?  Steroids are notorious for causing thrush and I know, it *****!

There is a pill that you can take instead of the Nystatin.  It is called Fluconazole and you can get it with a prescription and it lasts a whole lot longer if this is something that you are going to continue to have.  Rinse your mouth regularly and I hope that this will help.

Rena705