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

[dandeelyon]

I will stick by my statement.  She mentioned a specific type of yeast infection.  I apparently should have made it more clear that I was speaking of that particular infection she was asking about.  I am sorry you were offended.  However, in the particular strain she has, food is not a typical cause.

For the original poster, this link is very informative about the specific strain you have.  It's published by the American Society for Microbiology.  

http://cmr.asm.org/cgi/content/full/12/1/80

I really hope you are able to find some releif soon.

[JoAnnaRF]

I went to pick up a script once for an antibiotic for something not Gyno related.. My Pharmacist told me to stay away from yogurt while taking the antibiotic as it could easily cause a severe yeast infection. I have found my Pharmacist to be a great source of information, and they know SO much about the affects of meds and foods, and side affects etc.. So you seriously could give the pharmacist a call and bend their ear.. Maybe get some good info since they know what meds you have taken etc.. Pharmacists are VERY educated and offer a wealth of knowledge. Most people don't think to use them in that capacity, but in all actuallity, they have as much if not more education than your physician, and most welcome questions.
Just a suggestion. I sure hope you get some relief soon!
--J

[lovelamb]

Pardon my blunt response but a clove of garlic put inside of the vagina works miracles on a yeast infection.
Garlic has an anti-fungal property that will clear you up in an instant, no more gross medication. Clean all of the paper fro a clove, remember you'll need to push it back out again when the time comes.
Next time you feel an infection coming, or next time you take antibiotics use garlic to head off an infection.
Also make stick-less yogurt pops and put it in your vagina.
It's cold but actually very soothing, and relief is all we really want right?

[Sunshine912]

I am sorry I got so jumpy. It was not right in the way I answered the comment. No hard feelings I hope.

[Colleen1]

Thanks for your ideas everyone.  I believe the hardest thing about having this resistant strain is getting the doctors to listen to me!  I've read alot about it and therapies to use, but the doctors have it in their minds what should be done.  It's not working. I'm on my second set of gynecologists.  Ugh.

[ADiaz21]

putting yogurt into the vagina is a myth, you're only suppose to consume it.  and, if you put garlic directly into your vagina you could get a really bad burning sensation.  try inserting vitamin A 8000IU right into the vagina everyday, also start taking acidophilus made with bio flora with atleast 1 billion live organisms per tablet.  chronic yeast infections are becoming an epidemic and docs aren't realizing that just putting someone on a medication for yeast infections could make everything worse, which is why he/she told you that your condition is related to resisting the meds.  try this: in the morning before brushing your teeth or drinking anything, spit into a clear glass of water. if your spit sinks to the bottom or if you see strings going downward, then it does have something to do with what you're eating.  healthy spit will float on the top of the water.  nowadays, if you look at the labels you will notice that a lot more items than just bread have yeast in them.  so stop eating anything with yeast, sugar (because it feeds the yeast), fruits (because they have sugars), dairy (because it has lactose which basically converts into sugar).