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Yeast Infection, Monistat 1 Day Too Strong, Still Having Problems... Need Advice
I have never had yeast infections until now. A few months ago I thought I was having a reaction to the new pads I was using. My vagina was swollen and red, slightly itchy; no discharge the second day after my period started. After days of suffering, I went to the Dr. who said it probably was the pads. He said he didn't see any yeast but took a culture just to be sure. They called and said I had a VERY bad yeast infection. This time I started feeling similar to the last time. By day 3 I was swollen and red again with mild itching and a white/clear stretchy discharge. I have been with a new partner since Nov. 2005 and these problems have started since then. I seem to be irritated down there almost always after we have sex. Do you think maybe it's his body chemistry that isn't mixing well with my "inside"? I had a refill for a Diflucan 150mg so I called it in and took it [on day 3 after symptoms started and already had gotten bad]. Me being impatient decided to go to the drug store the next day and get an over the counter yeast product as well [1st time using]. I bought the Monistat 1 ovule. The next morning I was extremely red and raw looking, swollen and miserable. The stuff looked like glue up there. It stayed extremely red and swollen for a good two days. By day 3 is seemed slightly better, but I still feel so irritated down there. There looks like a white film on the inside of my labia. The skin still looks raw; almost like that Monistat ate the top layer of skin. Day 5 today. Slight itch. No swelling but still looks raw with white film. We are both neg for STD'S.
I've used Monistat for years, but this time I had a bad reaction. I felt as if I were on fire after a few days. I went to my OBGYN and got her nurse practitioner. She said to NOT use any form of Monistat. She said It has alcohol in it and actually burns the skin plus may cause an allergic reaction. She told me to use an ice-pack and to take Benedryl, plus she gave me pills to use for the yeast. I don't know if they've changed the ingredients. I was in so much pain, I'll never use it again. I've tried to look up where it's made and if the ingredients have been changed but haven't found that yet.
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I just took the monistst and its burning really bad... When will it go away?
Hi, I am 16 years old and got my first yeast infection last week. It took me awhile to ask my mom about what was wrong with me for around 5 days, because i was so nervous. She went to a drug store and bought me monistat1. The burning and itching feeling is pretty much gone but I am still really nervous because I am VERY swollen and red still, will that go away over time? (I only started monistat 1 day ago)
NEVER USING MONISTAT EVER AGAIN.
A few nights ago I forgot to shower after having sex, and the water based lubricant sat inside me until noon the next day. I started noticing itching that night, however I dismissed it. The itching got worse, and eventually a burning sensation, swollen labia, and a cottage cheese-like discharge was thrown into the mix. Something was up, and I googled the symptoms; I had my first yeast infection. I had read that garlic could be inserted into the vagina to cure it, so I tried. After a few hours, no results. So I tried Monistat 1... horrible decision. Last night I couldnt sleep to save my life! The symptoms were magnified by 12,000, and the liquid was leaking all over my bed. I actually started crying, which I dont do often, because the pain and discomfort was so intense. This morning I went to the doctor, and he prescribed me Fluconazole pills and Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Dipropionate cream. It's only been 4 hours AND I ALREADY FEEL 85% BETTER!!
So please, skip the over the counter treatments.. Go see your doctor.
A few nights ago I forgot to shower after having sex, and the water based lubricant sat inside me until noon the next day. I started noticing itching that night, however I dismissed it. The itching got worse, and eventually a burning sensation, swollen labia, and a cottage cheese-like discharge was thrown into the mix. Something was up, and I googled the symptoms; I had my first yeast infection. I had read that garlic could be inserted into the vagina to cure it, so I tried. After a few hours, no results. So I tried Monistat 1... horrible decision. Last night I couldnt sleep to save my life! The symptoms were magnified by 12,000, and the liquid was leaking all over my bed. I actually started crying, which I dont do often, because the pain and discomfort was so intense. This morning I went to the doctor, and he prescribed me Fluconazole pills and Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Dipropionate cream. It's only been 4 hours AND I ALREADY FEEL 85% BETTER!!
So please, skip the over the counter treatments.. Go see your doctor.
You should make sure that your partners are treated because they can harbor the yeast infection and reintroduce it to you later. Good luck.
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