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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
yeast infection
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
yeast infection
by jfem4, Nov 14, 2007 04:33PM
42 yo female , started with vaginal itching on Friday...nothing too bad, just mild.By saturday, it was a little worse, and saw reddness and white patches, as well as white "cottage" cheese discharge. Was sure it was a yeast infection. Only had it once before, 2 years ago when I was pregnant, but I remember it well! MD gave my Diflucan ( I think one dose) and gynazol-1 cream. It worked well, but I don't remember how long it took.
This time, I tried Monistat3 before calling the MD and it burned really badly...so I called her and she prescribed the Diflucan and the gynazole cream. This time she gave my a 150 mg pill to take on Sunday, Wed, and again on Saturday. I took the one pill and it got better, but not all the way, so I took the cream this am...it's still not right, but better for sure.
I haven't taken the next pill becasue I started having some upper rt quad pain. Saw my internist and he thinks it's my gallbladder.( low ejection % HIDA scan) ..but he said not to take the rest of the Diflucan, and that one dose is sufficient.
My question is : is one dose usually sufficient?
2. how long does it usually take to clear?
3. Is there something that I can take to boost things along??
I already take VSL # 3 -probiotic, and have been for about a year.
thanks for your thoughts
This time, I tried Monistat3 before calling the MD and it burned really badly...so I called her and she prescribed the Diflucan and the gynazole cream. This time she gave my a 150 mg pill to take on Sunday, Wed, and again on Saturday. I took the one pill and it got better, but not all the way, so I took the cream this am...it's still not right, but better for sure.
I haven't taken the next pill becasue I started having some upper rt quad pain. Saw my internist and he thinks it's my gallbladder.( low ejection % HIDA scan) ..but he said not to take the rest of the Diflucan, and that one dose is sufficient.
My question is : is one dose usually sufficient?
2. how long does it usually take to clear?
3. Is there something that I can take to boost things along??
I already take VSL # 3 -probiotic, and have been for about a year.
thanks for your thoughts
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Nov 15, 2007 12:03PM
, Nov 15, 2007 12:03PM
To: jfem4
1. My question is : is one dose usually sufficient?
Yes.
2. how long does it usually take to clear?
A week or so.
3. Is there something that I can take to boost things along??
Not really. I'd just use gentle cleansing and moisturizing lotions.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Yes.
2. how long does it usually take to clear?
A week or so.
3. Is there something that I can take to boost things along??
Not really. I'd just use gentle cleansing and moisturizing lotions.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by jfem4, Nov 15, 2007 03:00PM
To: Dr. Rockoff- Thank you!!! jfem
thanks!!!
