Thrush that won't go away!

[liquidbluev]

Ever since I finished a round of Flagyl (due to C. Diff)  I have had this white "thrush" going on on the very back of my tongue.  Most of it scrapes off when I brush or use a tongue scraper, but after scraping my tongue still has a white coating on it, especially in the back of my tongue.  I should note that before the C. Diff episode I was on a number of antibiotics from frequently picking up infections from the day care I used to work at.

I have tried Nystatin, and I am on the 4th day of a 2 week Diflucan regimen that my gastroenterologist prescribed me.  She diagnosed me without even looking at so....   I have also used a natural antifungal before all this because I was suspicious I had a systemic candida condition (no doctor has been willing to test me for it, and the antifungals have gotten rid of my other symptoms.

Is this thrush, or something else?  What else can I take for resistant thrush if that is what it is?  I take a high probiotic count, and I am suspicious i am allergic to diary ever since I had C. Diff (I get blotchy skin on my stomach when i consume dairy now) otherwise I would down Kefir like no tomorrow.  Please help!  I want this yeast to stay away, but it appears to be extremely resistant.

[liquidbluev]

Thank you for your remarks, Dr. Santos.  I am finishing a 2 week treatment of Diflucan, and the white stuff does not seem to want to go away.  I have discovered that I can brush all of it off with my toothbrush at night, and in the morning there is none there.  It seems to accumulate when I eat only, so I try to brush after I eat, which is not always feasible.  The fact that this stuff hasn't changed an ounce since using Nystatin or Diflucan, makes me think this is not candida.  Could this possibly be a bacterial issue that is more a nuisance than something to be concerned about?

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you? Oral thrush occurs when the fungus Candida albicans accumulates on the lining of the mouth, tongue or inner cheeks and presents with creamy white lesions. The lesions can be painful and may bleed slightly if scraped. It usually occurs in babies, in people who wear dentures, use inhaled corticosteroids or have compromised immune systems. Any disturbance in the hormones, prolonged antibiotic intake, and medical conditions such as diabetes may also contributory. It is usually curable within two weeks from the start of treatment. The goal of any oral thrush treatment is to stop the spread of the fungus. However, factors such as age, overall health and the cause of the infection should also be evaluated. However, if it persists, it is best that you have this checked by your doctor for proper management. Take care and do keep us posted.