yeast infection or something worse?

[kerber247]

a few days ago i noticed some severe itching down below, and when it did not go away i treated myself for a yeast infection. i looked up all the symptoms and it sounded like what i had so i used Monistat 1. I used the one dose treatment last night, and now experience no itching at all, no painful urination, just a little soreness. However, my labia have swollen a GREAT amount, and its a bit uncomfortable and tender. I don't know if swelling down there is a side effect of Monistat 1 or if i could have falsely treated myself for something? when will it go down!! any help is greatly appreciated.

[jenna1234]

i just had a pretty bad yeast infection. i didnt have the inflammation tho so i'd definitely go to a doctor just to check. that could have gotten rid of itching but not necessarily the infection. I know i always take diflucan or another 1 dose pill and that always works better then creams or suppositories because it gets everything at once. good luck!!

[kerber247]

the swelling has gone down a bit, but there is still some discharge. how long does it normally take for symptoms to go away? im just scared it for some reason may be linked to a pregnancy, std, or something else. i know i should see a doctor if the problem persists, im just trying to aviod that if possible. thanks for your help!

[TMJN]

I had the swelling after trying to treat a yeast infection on my own, too.  My doctor says it is an allergic reaction to the Monistat.  Like I said the another person, my doctor gives me boric acid capsules to insert.  They work quickly and are perfectly safe.  Usually works in one night.  No swelling afterwards, either.  

[free spirit]

Monistat is evil. Especially the 1 day dose.  The high concentration of med is just asking for a reaction.   Leave things alone.  If the discharge is still abnormal after a week from when you used the med, see a doc.  You may have to retreat with something else.  The 1-day dose does not always clear up an infection.  It usually takes the longer 7 day treatment.