Guest guest Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 You can get topical creams for the outside as well as pessaries for internal infection. If you want to use natural remedies then natural, live yoghurt applied on a tampon should help.Bathing with a mix of vinegar and water also helps some people. Use 1 part vinegar to 5 parts water. Thrush is caused by Candida so cut out any sugary foods that you take. Iron your knickers. I know that it sounds silly but most washes aren't hot enough to kill it so ironing your underwear, especially if you steam iron, will help. Steer clear of nylon knickers. Try not to wear trousers/ jeans too often but especially when you are infected. No pantyhose either. Use stockings or hold ups. Don't forget that your partner may be infected too so they should be treated at the same time. Hope that this helps. Lesley From: marysue <marysue@...> Subject: [ ] Vaginal infection " RA " < > Date: Wednesday, 24 June, 2009, 5:16 PM Today I called my PCP and told her that I still had the vaginal infection. I told her that I thought it was a yeast infection, even though the culture did not show yeast. I pointed out that the infection did get better after using Monistat and taking Diflucan. I told her that candiasis was one of the side effects of Enbrel, and that I would like to try something stronger than the OTC Monistat that I had already used, something like Terconazole. So what did she do? She called in a prescription for Metronidazole Vaginal, which is for antibiotic infections! And of course one side effect of that is a yeast infection! So what should I do? I'm going on a bus trip tomorrow, and I certainly don't want to make the situation worse than it already is. Advice needed! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 You are misinformed. Metrogel (brand name) is for bacterial infections for the vaginal area. You really need to see a GYN if you want this taken care of properly. *~ Kami ~* [ ] Vaginal infection Today I called my PCP and told her that I still had the vaginal infection. I told her that I thought it was a yeast infection, even though the culture did not show yeast. I pointed out that the infection did get better after using Monistat and taking Diflucan. I told her that candiasis was one of the side effects of Enbrel, and that I would like to try something stronger than the OTC Monistat that I had already used, something like Terconazole. So what did she do? She called in a prescription for Metronidazole Vaginal, which is for antibiotic infections! And of course one side effect of that is a yeast infection! So what should I do? I'm going on a bus trip tomorrow, and I certainly don't want to make the situation worse than it already is. Advice needed! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Thanks, Lesley. I used Monistat and took Diflucan and acidophilus tablets. I've smeared yogurt on the area and swabbed it with vinegar. If this had been a bacterial infection, I don't see how this treatment could have made it get better. Sue On Jun 24, 2009, at 1:52 PM, CharlieChurch wrote: > You can get topical creams for the outside as well as pessaries for > internal infection. If you want to use natural remedies then > natural, live yoghurt applied on a tampon should help.Bathing with a > mix of vinegar and water also helps some people. Use 1 part vinegar > to 5 parts water. > Thrush is caused by Candida so cut out any sugary foods that you > take. Iron your knickers. I know that it sounds silly but most > washes aren't hot enough to kill it so ironing your underwear, > especially if you steam iron, will help. Steer clear of nylon > knickers. Try not to wear trousers/ jeans too often but especially > when you are infected. No pantyhose either. Use stockings or hold ups. > Don't forget that your partner may be infected too so they should be > treated at the same time. > Hope that this helps. > Lesley > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Of course I meant bacterial infections, not antibiotic infections. The first time I had a yeast infection, the doctor prescribed something for a bacterial infection, thinking that this was what I had. Killing off the bacteria allowed the yeast to really flourish! That's what will happen now if I use the Metronidazole, and and it turns out that it is a yeast infection. I'm not going to risk it tonight, since I have that bus trip tomorrow. After that, I guess I'll try the Metronidazole and see what happens. I certainly may need to see a GYN, but I don't have one. My PCP serves as my GYN, too. I will find one if I have to, though. Sue On Jun 24, 2009, at 3:06 PM, ~Kami~ wrote: > You are misinformed. Metrogel (brand name) is for bacterial > infections for the vaginal area. > > You really need to see a GYN if you want this taken care of properly. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling better, Sue! Not an MD On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 4:21 PM, marysue<marysue@...> wrote: > It is obvious that my PCP was right about my recent vaginal infection, > and I was wrong. I'm sorry I doubted her. I was so sure that it was a > yeast infection, even though the culture indicated a strep B > infection. One reason I thought that was that I could not find any > information online about any symptoms suffered with a strep B > infection. The articles I found just indicated that the infection was > a great danger to a baby if the mother had it while giving birth. > Another reason was that the symptoms were the same as those of the > yeast infections I had had in the past. Besides, the infection did get > better with the use of Monistat and Diflucan. > > But I have been using the Metronidazole cream that she prescribed, and > after the last application last night, the infection is gone. I have > not developed a secondary yeast infection, perhaps because I've been > eating yogurt and taking acidophilus tablets. > > So I am not afraid of admitting that I was wrong. > > Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 yay! Sleep well! you're probably a bit behind after being ouchy for so long! Kate F ________________________________ From: <Rheumatoid.Arthritis.Support@...> Sent: Monday, July 6, 2009 4:23:47 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Vaginal Infection I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling better, Sue! Not an MD On Mon, Jul 6, 2009 at 4:21 PM, marysue<marysuetriad (DOT) rr.com> wrote: > It is obvious that my PCP was right about my recent vaginal infection, > and I was wrong. I'm sorry I doubted her. I was so sure that it was a > yeast infection, even though the culture indicated a strep B > infection. One reason I thought that was that I could not find any > information online about any symptoms suffered with a strep B > infection. The articles I found just indicated that the infection was > a great danger to a baby if the mother had it while giving birth. > Another reason was that the symptoms were the same as those of the > yeast infections I had had in the past. Besides, the infection did get > better with the use of Monistat and Diflucan. > > But I have been using the Metronidazole cream that she prescribed, and > after the last application last night, the infection is gone. I have > not developed a secondary yeast infection, perhaps because I've been > eating yogurt and taking acidophilus tablets. > > So I am not afraid of admitting that I was wrong. > > Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hi Sue: I am so happy for you that you are over that horrible infection. Hope it stays away forever. You must be so happy to finally feel good. Rest, and take good care of yourself. Hugs, Barbara > > It is obvious that my PCP was right about my recent vaginal infection, > > and I was wrong. I'm sorry I doubted her. I was so sure that it was a > > yeast infection, even though the culture indicated a strep B > > infection. One reason I thought that was that I could not find any > > information online about any symptoms suffered with a strep B > > infection. The articles I found just indicated that the infection was > > a great danger to a baby if the mother had it while giving birth. > > Another reason was that the symptoms were the same as those of the > > yeast infections I had had in the past. Besides, the infection did get > > better with the use of Monistat and Diflucan. > > > > But I have been using the Metronidazole cream that she prescribed, and > > after the last application last night, the infection is gone. I have > > not developed a secondary yeast infection, perhaps because I've been > > eating yogurt and taking acidophilus tablets. > > > > So I am not afraid of admitting that I was wrong. > > > > Sue > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thanks, . I am, too! Sue On Jul 6, 2009, at 5:23 PM, wrote: > I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling better, Sue! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thanks, Kate. I took Ambian on the worst nights; otherwise, I would not have gotten any sleep. Sue On Jul 6, 2009, at 5:32 PM, Fair wrote: > yay! Sleep well! you're probably a bit behind after being ouchy > for so long! Kate F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thanks, Barbara. I am happy that it's over. The next time I have an infection, I won't know which kind I have. The culture takes too long; you could itch to death before it comes back, LOL. Sue On Jul 6, 2009, at 5:38 PM, Barbara wrote: > > Hi Sue: I am so happy for you that you are over that horrible > infection. Hope it stays away forever. > > You must be so happy to finally feel good. Rest, and take good care > of > yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I am just soooooo happy you are feeling BETTER! *~ Kami ~* [ ] Vaginal Infection It is obvious that my PCP was right about my recent vaginal infection, and I was wrong. I'm sorry I doubted her. I was so sure that it was a yeast infection, even though the culture indicated a strep B infection. One reason I thought that was that I could not find any information online about any symptoms suffered with a strep B infection. The articles I found just indicated that the infection was a great danger to a baby if the mother had it while giving birth. Another reason was that the symptoms were the same as those of the yeast infections I had had in the past. Besides, the infection did get better with the use of Monistat and Diflucan. But I have been using the Metronidazole cream that she prescribed, and after the last application last night, the infection is gone. I have not developed a secondary yeast infection, perhaps because I've been eating yogurt and taking acidophilus tablets. So I am not afraid of admitting that I was wrong. Sue . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Thanks, Kami. Sue On Jul 7, 2009, at 10:26 AM, ~Kami~ wrote: > I am just soooooo happy you are feeling BETTER! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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