thrush

[n2cats15]

I haven't posted in a while although I read the other posted frequently.  The info and support is the best!

I am having an awful time with thrush!  I had it in my mouth about 6 weeks ago and successfully (I thought!) treated it.  Now it is back.  I also have a rash around my rectum that maybe yeast as well. It itches really bad.  Yuk!  I am 17/48 and am doing fairly well except for this annoyance!  Is there any homeopathic stuff out there that you have used?

[n2cats15]

Thank you for your reply.  I contacted my PCP who gave my a script for mycolex throat lozenges.  Unfortunetaly she prescribed the wrong amount!  It is supposed to be 5 times a day for 7 days.  She prescribed them once a day!  The pharmacist and I will both be calling her Monday!

Can we take diflucan?  I read somewhere that people with liver problems (don't they say that about everything!) should take with caution.  I am worried about this being a systemtic thing, although my "below" problem has cleared.  What are the sysstems of candida in the blood?

I will attempt to "detoxify" and see if it helps.  I have been eating yogurt daily.  I went on line and got a few suggestions as well.  Garlic helps build the immune system so that we can fight off the Candida. Yeast-gard from the health food store is also said to help but want to clear that with my hepatologisy first.

Thanx again!  Take care...Cathy

[jevs2]

Just read your post and I hope that you get to see this reply.
I had the same problem as you while on tx.
If you have thrush in your mouth and below it could indicate that you have a candida infestation of the gut or from your mouth right through to your rectum.
My doc really wasn't interested so I researched the best way to rid myself of it
I went on a yeast free sugar free diet because the candida (thrush) thrives on both these things.
It is amazing just how many things that we eat contain vast amounts of sugar eg. breakfast cereals, ketchup, crackers,canned soup.
Yeast is in bread of course but also avoid any fermented foods such as vinegar, salad dressing, all alcoholic drinks(but you wouldn't be drinking them anyway)
My candida problem was under control within a week and I chose to stay sugar and yeast free until I stopped tx.
Hope this helps
Best wishes
Joanna

[cindee]

Hi, And I can truely relate....my GP gave me "majic mouth". You'll need a presciption. It has sveral different meds in it. The pharmacist will have to mix it. I can't remember the ingrediants...it tatse awful, but it numbs your mouth and has something in it to help heal. My GP also gave me diflocan...the same pill you take for yeast infections when you are put on antibiotics...you only have to take one diflocan and it lasts for weeks. My GP gave me 4 samples and I still have one pill left. And yes be sure to eat lots of yogurt!!! Good luck and I hope you're better SOON. It is very irritating, lol...in more than one way! Prayers will be w/ you. Love, Cindee

[n2cats15]

Thank you all for the help!  I am now eating yogurt and will make an appt. with my PCP soon.

Does acidopholus help with thrush of the mouth as well as "below"?

What is magic mouthwash? Is it prescription?  From Dentisit or PCP?

Thanx again...Cathy

[kathyf]

Here's what my doc prescribed to me when I had the same problem: CPD-Diphen/Lidoc/Maal (Qty 480) "Swish and spit 1/2 to 1 T every 3 to 4 hours as needed." I think it's Maalox, some numbing agent, and I can't remember what else.

I ate yogurt every morning and it really helped.

I hope it goes away soon!

Kathy

[catherine194]

You need nystatin swish and swallow. That yeast needs to be cultured from your bottom. Women need additional tx because it also shows in your vagina and I have seen them cry from the itching. Also, you need to practice safe sex or your partner will need to be treated. Do not douche as this destroys natural bacteria. Weakened cranberry juice is good, no tight jeans, cotton underwear, and yogurt, as stated above, is excellent. Do not let this go too far because patients have told me it hurts to eat and drink and you don't need malnutrition or become dehydrated.

[Fubarcat]

Go to your local health store and get some capsule form of Acidophilus.  I take this every day.  Even took it before I was on treatment and have not had any type of yeast infection for years.

[Eyedeas]

If the yougurt don't cut it, get an Rx from your doc or dentist for "magic mouthwash"!

Kim

[n2cats15]

Thank you!  I had forgotten that yogurt helps.  I will pick up a case tommorrow!

[AK - Hepper]

try to eat as much yogurt as you can stand, the kind with active cultures like acidophilus, sposed to help control the yeast