Resistant Yeast Infection

[Colleen1]

I've had a yeast infection for 6 months (candida glabrata).  I've tried over the counter medications, yogurt, and prescriptions.  I've been on Terconazole (2 wks) twice and oral fluconazole.  I'm now starting oral ketoconazole for 2 wks.  

Does anyone have any experience with this or know what I can try next?  I've been tested for diabetes and HIV.  I'm negative.

Thanks!

Colleen

[tpolk]

try zyvox it is expensive but it helped me. like you i suffer from lifelong yeast infections. zyvox was the only antibiotic that helped me

[lala964]

I started taking Yasmin in November of last year, and was on it for three months, with no real problems. However I took a break in between for the month of May, as I was so broke I couldn't afford the pill that month! I began taking Yasmin again in June, when I got my first yeast infection. I tried the home remedies ( tons of garlic, yoghurt and cutting out sugars)...and it still didn't go away so I finally took Monistat 3-day...which didn't clear the infection. I went to see my doctor and he perscribed me three 150mg Diflucan, which I took and finally cleared the infection after two weeks ( I had my period in between). The next month, at the same time, I got another infection, so I went to see the Doctor, this time he perscribed ten 150 Diflucan, and we discussed the options of what the yeast infection could be from. I wear cotton panties, and never underwear to sleep I bathe 2-3 times / week in an oil of oregano bath, take about 5-10 probiotics per day + eat tons of yoghurt and do not eat any bread whatsoever. Also, I take oil of oregano internally, as well as coconut oil internally, every single day. Even though I was taking all the precautions, to prevent a yeast infection, I was infected a third time! Always, around the same time during my cycle...when the progesterone levels increase during the luteal phase. Of course, I have been having sex with my boyfriend of 8 months regularly and I thought maybe it was caused due to damage in my vagina from rough sex at first, but we were having sex in May....when I wasn't on Yasmin and didn't get a yeast infection as well!

I just realized that my infection is definitely being caused by Yasmin which has one of the highest doses of Progesterone of all of the birth control pills available on the Canadian Market! I am finishing this pack ( 4 more days! ) and then off to get Tri-cyclen 21...which I was on for years without any  major problems-not sure why I even switched!

I hope this helps!!

[Jessi982]

Hi I have a very similar problem. I had a baby 4 month ago. Started with diflucan, than the gave me metrogel, than terazol. I have been using the terazol for 2 moths. Nothing is killing this yeast. It is awful!!! At one point that had me using a steriod cream. I just looked up ((c. glabrata))
It seems it is a type of bacteria when women are resistant to the antifugals... My dr actually mentioned something to me about boric acid if the terazol isn't working in another few days. Maybe ask your dr about Boric acid treatment. Another thing I have tried is just anti fungal powder. At night just Lotramin its the antifungal (same stuff for athletes foot) I'm sure they are all the same whatever one you can find. Just sprinkle some in your hand and pat in on yourself. It's cooling and calms the itch... Good luck, its stinks I know!!!!

[saniskies]

Hi all! I too have had these problems for a year and a half. In the summer of 07 I had a yeast infection for four months that would not go away, and never even cultured. Tried everything, diflucan, boric acid, monistat, terazol. What finally killed it was gynazole. Was clear for 11 months. Now have another, I am not sure what triggered it. Took a gynazole, felt better for 10 days, then it came back. And the funny thing is my yeast they cannot see under a microscope and it does not culture. Anyone ever heard of this?
Also I have found that garlic cloves help with the burning! I believe I have c. glabrata. How do I get rid of this

[Kryci]

Hope everything works out for you! Stay safe! Have fun! Live, Love, Laugh!

Take Care!

[mincey]

Thankyou so much, that reply was lovely :) he's a great guy he told me he loves me no matter what..
Since the treatment i have been feeling good it has gone which is a massive relief!! - hopefully it doesnt come back..
anyways i'll keep in touch!
Thanks again, you have helped me so much!
take care xx