Yeast Infection
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Yeast Infection in the Mouth
Asked by C.B. from Dallas
on October 31, 2010
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Just wondering if any of you have had a yeast infection in your mouth. About 6 months ago I was given a strong antibiotic (leviquin ?) and 2 weeks later I got a horri...
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- Ask your doctor for a liquid nystatin. It is a swish and spit medication. Does not taste the best, but it will be cleared up for good in lss than a week. Be sure to u...
- I have had yeast in the mouth & they called in geographical tongue if memory serves. I was told that it usually doesn't get that out of hand cause our immune system ke...
- I'm sorry you're going through this. It's miserable. I got yeast (thrush) in my mouth really bad after I had my wisdom teeth pulled. My oral surgeon gave me medici...
Severe Yeast Infection!!!
Asked by R.A. from Dallas
on November 12, 2009
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I was on anti-biotic for a UTI about a month ago. Recenlt I have developed a yeast infection from HELL!!!! I first used a 1-dose OTC treatment 2 weeks ago. Last wee...
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- Hello, R., Anytime you take an antibiotic, as soon as you are done with the treatment, it is very important to take a good quality probiotic supplement for at least 3...
- This sounds like it might be something other than a yeast infection, to me. If the antibiotics were a month ago, it may simply be a coincidence that you have an infe...
- Keep it clean! Try taking acidophilus. Drink Cran Grape by Minute Maid. You could try to douche with white vinegar. Don't have any sex, that would probably irritat...
Diaper Rash or Yeast Infection
Asked by R.F. from Dallas
on March 28, 2007
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My daughter's daycare provider made a note that she thinks my daughter has a yeast infection. It looks like a regular diaper rash to me - how can you tell the differe...
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- Yeast is a bacteria...it can be caused by many things including not cleaning bottles thoroughly and not wiping all the creaves properly during diaper changes. I would ...
- lotrimin or even just warm up some yogurt & stick it right on their rash. Helps a lot. D.
- I am not sure of the exact difference to be honest. My daughter has had a yeast infection and diaper rash. I do suggest leaving her without a diaper for a few mins eve...
Relief from Yeast Infection
Asked by T.C. from Sacramento
on January 6, 2009
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Talked to doctor and was prescribed diflucan (had 2 doses, 7 days apart) which didn't clear up infection. Now using otc monistat 7 for yeast infection, but itching is ...
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- Even once your infection is cleared up you can continue carrying too much candida in you that it will flare up easily or give you rashes. Go to the health food store ...
- Hi T., I would recommend taking Primadophilus Bifidus which is an over the counter supplement (the brand I have is Nature's Way). It is usually found in the cold s...
- Yeast Loves sugar. Refined flour is a simple carbohydrate, and simple carbohydrates digest quickly turning into sugar- so guess what you just ate? Yup- more fuel for...
Yeast Infection or Something Worse??
Asked by M.C. from Cleveland
on July 16, 2009
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Hi moms! My 11 month old just finished a course of antibiotics and she developed what I thought was a yeast infection. She has never had one before (she has never ev...
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- We have had very good success with Mycolog Rx cream. A little goes a long way. Bath and dry baby well and then rub it into the skin well and only use a small amount ...
- Your doctor should have another physician covering "call" for him. I'd be insistent on talking to the other doctor. If not, take your child to an urgent care facilit...
- Call your ped and take her in if you are that concerned. It could just be a heat rash but it is always best to have the doctor check it out. In the mean time go to t...
Yeast Infection Home Remedy
Asked by T.K. from Milwaukee
on February 6, 2008
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Anyone know if there are any home remedies or preventions for a (vaginal) yeast infection? Are there foods or liquids I should avoid or consume more of? I am under a l...
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- Here are a couple of websites that have lots of information on natural ways to fight yeast infections. Hope they help! http://natural-yeast-infection-remedies.blog...
- Yes, avoid sugars & starches for sure. Cotton underwear only. Read "Candida Albicans" by Leon Chaitow, D.O., N.D. for explanations & suggestions for natural ways to ...
- Sorry you are suffering! The only things I was ever told were to eat lots of yogurt and to put your underwear in the oven! The underwear in the oven sounds like a rea...
Bladder or Yeast Infection?
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on January 28, 2010
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I have had both un the past, at one time or another. If it's a yeast infection I know now that i can treat it with OTC medication so no office visit and co-pay. We h...
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- I haven't had either in a while, but I do remember that Vagisil makes a yeast infection test that you can buy & use at home. You could try that first. I've used it b...
- I agree with the poster below regarding how each of these feels. A "test" you could try is to purchase the bladder numbing pills over the counter (I can't remember wh...
- Hi C., Before I use any type of antibiotic for an infection, I will use colloidal silver first. It has basically no side effects and is inexpensive as well. I have ...
Recurring Vaginal Yeast Infection
Asked by C.V. from New York
on December 30, 2011
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Hello Mamas!
I'm at my wit's end with this, so I hope there is someone out there who went through something similar and can offer advice. I hope this isn't too long...
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- I had awful ongoing candida and tried everything. I kept going back to the doctor, and finally he mentioned that the birth control pill might be causing it. I went o...
- I've been there with the re-ocurring yeast infections! The only thing that has worked for me is Candex. It was a godsend! There are no die-off reactions and the sug...
- you have to attack yeast at the source, in your gut..... using creams for the outside is simply a bandaid approach.. I use Capryl supplements, for which you can buy at...
Anyone Ever Hear or Try the Candida Diet
Asked by J.K. from New York
on September 30, 2009
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I have been suffering from very bad eczema on my hands for years. the dermatolgist just keeps giving me steroids. i have stopped using them b/c it's been years of ster...
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- Hi J., I haven't even heard of that diet. Have you heard and/or tried Renew lotion (natural and safer)? It works for so many with severe eczema. Good lcuk L. htt...
- Hi J., I know nothing about the candida diet but have suffered with severe eczema for 15+ years and was also on steroid on and off for all that time. Almost 2 years ...
- Its not too hard to follow, my brother was on the diet years ago due to a blood infection following a car accident...you just have to be strict with your food intake. ...
Diaper Rash with Yeast Infection
Asked by M.C. from New York
on March 19, 2008
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My one year old daughter got a yeast infection about a week and a half ago and she is at a in-home daycare all day. I wish she can walk around without her diaper on ho...
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- Have you tried Boudreaux's (spelling?) Butt Paste? It works really well on rashes. It was developed by a pharmacist in Lousiana and it has all "natural" ingredients....
- Hi M. My name is Sandy, I know only to much unfortunately about yeast infections. I first want to suggest to you not to use petroleum jelly, because it is not water ...
- i used to soak my son in the sink/tub with warm water and baking soda. he used to have bleeding sores this seemed to comfort him and i used corn starch afterwards ...
