Yeast Infection: Tween
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Chronic Yeast Infection in 10 y.o.
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on July 4, 2008
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My 10 y.o. dd has been suffering from yeast infections for months. The diflucan helps a little, but not enough. She's tried yogurt and supplements, and been to the d...
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- I had this problem as a child as well. I suggest you look into the disease Candida and find a holistic doctor.
- So sorry to hear that. Yeast can be so painful. She may need to really change her diet by avoiding many foods as well as adding the yogurt and acidophilus. There is...
- I would try to take her to a Gynocologist,if you haven't already.
Yeast Infection Sufferers... Do Probiotics Help?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on July 22, 2010
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I would like to add probiotics to my and my son's daily regimen. I tried doing some internet research, and I can't make heads or tails of what I'm reading. SOOO, I'm...
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- I take them and give them to my son. When I was pregnant and was taking iron, I was really constipated, and noticed that I was MUCH better when I took them. I give t...
- Yes, it really does work you can also take them vaginally.(But only the gel cap kind if you are having problems there). They do help tremendously. It will also help to...
- I just buy the cheapest ones at Whole Foods. It's a tiny pill. I don't really care for yogurt. I actually just posted here about an awful awful yeast infection, and...
Baby Girl Has a Yeast Infection
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on December 9, 2010
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My one year old daughter has a yeast infection. We took her to the dr and got an Rx for Nystatin cream. Ive been using it on her for a day and a half but the yeast inf...
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- My 11 year old has suffered yeast infections since she was little. The Nystatin is really the only thing that works for her -- the OTC meds didn't. But it does take up...
- When I get one, I use baking soda in the bath water and make sure my vagina is getting "cleaned out" with the water, not too hot but she is a baby so I am sure the tem...
- My daughter is 12 and has had problems with yeast infections often when she was a baby and toddler. I have used Lotrimun on her and still do. It works wonders! It's...
Sorry to Be Yucky, Anyone Have a Yeast Infection Every Month?
Asked by S.M. from Sacramento
on July 18, 2008
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its only been 2 months in a row so far but GOD I hate it. I've never had problems with yeast infections before. Now after 2 babies and nursing each for 1 year, For the...
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- I have a friend who was constantly having yeast infections and when I joined Natures sunshine products I found a natural medicen that works to ward off yeast infection...
- I would make an appointment with a homeopathic physician. They will prescribe an appropriate remedy to stop the yeast infections once and for all.
- I agree to have it checked out by you OB/GYN and if it turns out to just be recurring yeast infections, high quality probiotics (not just acidophilus) would definitely...
5 Y/o with Chronic Yeast Infections
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on February 28, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I have a 5 y/o girl, fully potty trained day and night who gets regular yeast infections. She has always had very sensitive skin and gets them at least ever...
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- Dear A., Sitting in the bath water may be the problem. You need either take you child in the shower with you or give her 'sink baths' any way that she does not sit in...
- Have you had her checked for dibetes I granddaughter was doing the same thing at the age of six was found at that time with dibetes. She is now twelve and doing well
- Hello, Is she using bubble bath when she baths? I know it would be difficult, but maybe try a shower for awhile. If she's been on many antibiotics, that can cause...
How to Introduce 11 Year Old Boy to Proper Showering and Deodorant - Need Advice
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on June 8, 2008
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My son showed me his underarms the other day and they were bright red with a rash and some dirt/fibers built up. Yikes! I felt horrible!! I've shown him how to show...
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- The redness under his arms may be from sweating and not neccessarily from not washing properly. Get him deodorant that also has anti-perspirant in it and see if that ...
- My 11 year old showers every other day unless he gets dirty or sweaty with sports or something. I just went out and bought deodorant and showed him how to apply it (r...
- Hi M. I had a friend who had learning disability, she had a list of what to do to get ready for bed/the day taped to the mirror. As for deodorant I'd suggest someth...
Preteen Yeast Infections
Asked by M.J. from San Diego
on December 1, 2008
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I have a 11 year old girl with a yeast infection probably from being in her wetsuit alot every day. Does anyone know if there is an over-the-counter remedy that doesn...
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- Hmmm... If it is a full-blown yeast infection, you might need a real drug that your daughter's doctor can prescribe--like the oral medication Diflucan. To help pre...
- Your local health food store should have some homeopathic yeast tablets that she can put under her tongue. I think you can also pick up Aloe Life there and that can b...
- I know the doctor has suggested yogart and cranberries to change the Ph of the body before trying drugs, but maybe some monistat cream would help if it itches
Toddler with Yeast in Ear
Asked by S.D. from Richmond
on August 14, 2007
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Hi,
My three year old had constant ear infections as a infant. He has had two sets of tubes placed in his ear thus far. Recently he had a ear infection and was t...
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- 2/23/08 - My son has continued to have these same problems. We finally had enough and took him to Dr. Kirse, Pediatric ENT specialist at Brenners Children's Hospital ...
- All time best is to use Probiotics it does nothing but fight yeast and encourage good health!!
- My 4 year old daughter has constant yeast infections. They are typically the vaginal kind, but like the other responder said- you can get a yeast infection anywhere t...
6 Month Old with 3Rd Ear Infection
Asked by S.C. from Goldsboro
on August 20, 2008
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My son just recently had his 2nd ear infection. He was put on Amoxicillin for 10 days and we finished his last dose on Sunday. I gave him a bath Sunday night and wa...
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- You don't get inner ear infections from water in the ears...only outer infections. My son had his first ear infection at 6 weeks and eventually got tubes at 8 months....
- I have had 5 children and never heard that washing their hair would give them an ear infection. My children did not do well with amoxicillin. WHenever they were give...
- I thought I would mention two things. One, the doctor can culture the ear when it is infected to see what is the appropriate antibiotic to give. Two, we had recurren...
Acyclovir/Amantadine/Hydrocortisone/Fluconazole Protocol for 11 Year Old...
Asked by R.M. from Austin
on June 12, 2011
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I have an 11 year old with whom we have struggled for years with regard to behavior. He has never had an actual "diagnosis" but we took him to see Dr. Kendal Stewart o...
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- I don't know about the other meds but I am diabetic and when I eat too much sugar :( , I get a "yeast" infection. My dr. prescribes Fluconazole and it takes it right...
- There is no medicinal cure for viruses, only, in some cases, medicines that will reduce the symptoms. What viruses did the doctor say your son has? Does he know, or is...
- My son was literally JUST sent home with the Acyclovir. We gave him the first dose he needed yesterday and he lost control of his BM's. He couldn't even get up off t...
