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Gentian Violet Experience?
Asked by A.K. from Los Angeles
on August 15, 2009
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I came down with thrush soon after I started breastfeeding (almost 6 months ago). I tried all kinds of non-medication treatments in conjunction with each other (grapef...
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- Go for it - it is not a big deal ,looks funny for a few hours at most - it does stain clothes though. Also, ask your doc for Vusion cream if your baby has a rash - it...
- My dd and I battled thrush through 2 doses of Diflucan to no avail. My cousin recommended something called Jarro-dophilus and after a week it was gone! We fought it ...
- I can totally relate! After my first baby, I my nipples were cracked and bleeding and I developed a breast ductal yeast infection. I also had shooting pains in my brea...
Breastfeeding and Thrush
Asked by S.J. from Tampa
on August 16, 2008
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I was hoping someone out there has had thrush and cold give me some info on how to get rid of it. I have had it twice now. My daughter just turned one the end of July,...
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- Hi S., When my son and I kept trading thrush back and forth the doctor told me to put his medication on my nipples and that got rid of it for both of us. I had to put...
- S., Everyone responding about the Genitian Violet is right. The stuff is an OLD remedy, my grandma actually told me about it. I had a hard time finding it, Walgreen...
- I would definately recommend talking directly to the lactation consultant at Morton Plant. There is also a great Yahoo group put out by Morton Plant Nursing Moms and I...
11 Month Old with Thrush and Diaper Rash
Asked by K.H. from Detroit
on November 23, 2008
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I went to the pediatrician on Friday after my daughter had a stubborn diaper rash for 5 days that I suspected was yeast-related. Before I took her to the doctor, we ha...
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- Hi. My daughter was given Nystatin around 2 months old for thrush. The thrush didn't get better with that or the next medicine, Diflucan. I was so frustrated and wor...
- This sounds like Candida. Candida is an overabundance of yeast. Since you are breastfeeding, are you getting a good amount of fresh fruits and vegetables in your...
- I would try Resinol medicated oniment. My nephew is severerly handicapped and is 13 years old and still in diapers. It is the only things that works for him. I also...
Toddler with Thrush?!?!?!
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on November 25, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I have a 21 month old who started with a fever on Friday night and by Sunday I had noticed that she had what looked like an ulcer on her lip by yesterda...
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- Hi M., I am guessing that whatever caused the fever weakend her immune system, hence the thrush now. The Nystatin should do the trick. Some people swear by it, ot...
- Are they sure it's not hand foot and mouth virous
- Sterilize evrything but throw out the pacifiers. The trap the yeast and she will continue to get thrush. My infant daughter gets it all the time but mostly in diaper a...
Thrush?
Asked by B.W. from Seattle
on November 13, 2008
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We've never dealt with thrush, but I'm wondering if some odd things happening lately may point that way. My 16-month-old still breast feeds, but lately she's been stic...
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- B.- you have described exactly what I just experienced a month ago with my 15 month old son. It was so odd to suddenly have nipple pain when I never had any issues bef...
- If your child has thrush- there is no doubt- little while spots or coating all inside mouth. Could be some kind of other infection, but doubt thrush.
- I had thrush so many times I honestly lost count. Sounds like thrush to me. My son was tested for thrush and tested positive even though he didn't have any symptoms (w...
Infant Thrush
Asked by K.P. from Boston
on March 4, 2008
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Has anyone had an experience with infant thrush. My 5 week old has had a nasty case o thrush since two days after she was born. We have tried Nystatin, Gentian Viole...
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- We had thrush due to antibiotics during labor, too. I assume you're treating yourself, too? Because as I'm sure they've explained it can pass back and forth between ...
- K., If your daughters thrush is in her mouth and you are nursing, be sure you are being treated as well or you will just pass it back and forth to each other. ...
- I suspect that the grazing is just her style of eating, and would happen regardless of the thrush. Are you nursing? If so, adding probiotics to your diet can help ...
Thrush?! Help!
Asked by S.W. from Minneapolis
on July 27, 2009
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My son has thrush and has medicine. We are suppose to give him 3ml 4 times a day but to swap his mouth. Any suggestions on the best way to do this?
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- S., We simply just used a q-tip to do the mouth! Good luck! A.
- Grabbed this item from the Mayo Clinic website...just for future reference or for any other mothers that want to be better informed on prevention and treatment of yeas...
- HI S.! I agree with the previous poster. Do not use a q-tip. If your baby moved suddenly a q-tip could puncture his palate. Using your finger with an infant washcl...
Thrush
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on July 24, 2009
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My baby has every sign of thrush and i believe she has passed it onto me. i asked a few moms at a playgroup i go to if they knew what the white patches in her mouth we...
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- My son and I both had thrush when he was about 3 months old. What a pain! We tried several things along with the Doctor before we got rid of it. For my son, the onl...
- Wanted to add: for the rash, use aquaphor, it will keep the moisture off the babys skin and should help a bit. You can also try cloth diapers and laying her on a towel...
- I used gentian violet with my second born when he was 10-12 weeks old for a second round of thrush. The first round we used nystatin (sp?) that was given to us by the ...
Any Ideas on How to Get Rid of Thrush??
Asked by D.T. from Boise
on November 23, 2006
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My daughter is almost 5 months, and we have been battling with thrush for over two months now. We've tried pretty much everything her pediatrician has prescibe and it...
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- I had the same problem with both my girls and only one thing helped. It is a tincture called Gentian Violet. It can be found in any drug store. You soak a cotton swab ...
- what is your dr giving her? i know some dr's say this isn't possible.. but some say it is.. you breast feed right? is it possible you have it on your nipples? have ...
- My daughter and I just got over thrush. Sometimes it can take a lot of time to get rid of it! Make sure you scrub any pacifiers, toys, or bottles, anything she puts ...
Advice on Thrush
Asked by J.R. from Phoenix
on July 24, 2009
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My daughter and I were diagnosed with thrush last Tuesday (10days ago) and we still have it after being on medication the entire time. She is on Nystatin liquid and I...
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- Hi J., after a round of treatment from the pediatrician and no success (no cure or relief) my babies doctor suggested a product that I could buy for less than $2.00 at...
- I would suggest some powerful NATURAL and safe anti-fungal options. I am a certified herbal consultant and would be happy to offer some options if you are interested. ...
- I cant remember the name of it but there is this really messy stuff call violet something. Everyone that I know who has used it loves how fast it works, they just don...
