mouth problems

It's been 2 month i had an oral thrush according to the doctor he gave me antibiotics which did not do anything so i went back and gave me again antibiotics with no result, i went back again and seen another doctor who told me she doesn't think it's an oral thrush that's why the medications wouldn't do anything. she sent me for a blood test (tyroide, anemia, diabetes, etc) which was negatif. i ll explain the symptomes i have white cheeks (inside) on the side of my tongue i have a red line (doctor said it's a vaissel) and my tongue is a bit blue on that same side i can see white big limps (doctors said it's normal they produce saliva) but i have never seen them before. I have headheaches, jaw pain, neck pain, sore trough continously. i also have like a white line on the cheeks and on the side of my tongue. i have seen a ent doctor in march for sinus problems and he said that they are not blocked and nothing wrong with them according to the scan. i need some advice and help because my doctor doen't think it's serious. but i had the symptomes for 2 month now and i m a bit worried

[momtofourboys]

HI there I just googled info on thrush for you and I hope it helps

Introduction
Oral thrush is a condition in which the fungus Candida albicans accumulates on the lining of your mouth.
Oral thrush causes creamy white lesions, usually on your tongue or inner cheeks. The lesions can be painful and may bleed slightly when you scrape them or brush your teeth. Sometimes oral thrush may spread to the roof of your mouth, your gums, tonsils or the back of your throat.
Although oral thrush can affect anyone, it occurs most often in babies and toddlers, older adults, and in people with compromised immune systems. Oral thrush is a minor problem for healthy children and adults, but for those with weakened immune systems, symptoms of oral thrush may be more severe, widespread and difficult to control.

Signs and symptoms
Oral thrush usually produces creamy white lesions on your tongue and inner cheeks and sometimes on the roof of your mouth, gums and tonsils. The lesions, which resemble cottage cheese, can be painful and may bleed slightly when rubbed or scraped. Although oral thrush symptoms often develop suddenly, they may persist for a long time.
In severe cases, the lesions may spread downward into your esophagus — the long, muscular tube stretching from the back of your mouth to your stomach (Candida esophagitis). If this occurs, you may experience difficulty swallowing or feel as if food is getting stuck in your throat.

Screening and diagnosis
Oral thrush can usually be diagnosed simply by looking at the lesions, but sometimes a small sample is examined under a microscope to confirm the diagnosis.
In older children or adolescents who have no other risk factors, an underlying medical condition may be the cause of oral thrush. If your doctor suspects that to be the case, your doctor will perform a thorough physical exam as well as recommend certain blood tests to help find the source of the problem.
Thrush that extends into the esophagus can be serious. To help diagnose this condition, your doctor may ask you to have one or more of the following tests:
    * Throat culture. In this procedure, the back of your throat is swabbed with sterile cotton and the tissue sample cultured on a special medium to help determine which bacteria or fungi, if any, are causing your symptoms.
      Endoscopic examination. In this procedure, your doctor examines your esophagus, stomach and the upper part of your small intestine (duodenum) using a lighted, flexible tube with a camera on the tip (endoscope). The test, called an esophagogastroduodenoscopy, takes between 30 and 60 minutes.
      You'll be given a sedative to make you more comfortable and a local anesthetic so that you don't cough or gag when the endoscope is inserted. There's a slight risk of perforation of your esophagus, stomach or duodenum and of an adverse reaction to medication you may be given.
    * Barium swallow. In this test, you'll need to drink one or two barium "milkshakes" — glasses of thick, chalky liquid that may be flavored so they go down more easily. X-rays are then taken as the barium flows through your esophagus into your stomach.

Treating oral thrush in healthy adults
If you're a healthy adult with oral thrush, you may be able to control the infection by eating unsweetened yogurt or taking acidophilus capsules or liquid. Acidophilus is available in natural food stores and many drugstores. Some brands need to be refrigerated to maintain their potency. Yogurt and acidophilus don't destroy the fungus, but they can help restore the normal bacterial flora in your body. If this isn't effective, your doctor may prescribe an antifungal medication.

Treating oral thrush in adults with weakened immune systems
Most often, your doctor will recommend an antifungal medication, which may come in one of several forms, including lozenges, tablets or a liquid that you swish in your mouth and then swallow.

Candida albicans can become resistant to antifungal medications, especially in people with late-stage HIV infection. A drug known as amphotericin B may be used when other medications aren't effective.

Some antifungal medications may cause liver damage. For this reason, your doctor will likely perform blood tests to monitor your liver function, especially if you require prolonged treatment or have a history of liver disease.

I hope this helps. I wonder when they say it can take a long time how long that really is?
Maybe ask for a culture if they haven't already done it
goodluck
michelle