resistant yeast infection/vestibulitis

May 21, 2008

I was diagnosed with a " resistant strain of yeast " infection and

vestibulitis at the same time. I was prescribed terazole to use for

three weeks and estrace cream to use 2x daily. I was told to come

back in a month so the nurse practioner (who's registered with the

NVA and specializes in vulvar disorders) could do another culture to

check if the yeast infection is still present. Unfortunately, I had

to cancel my appt. but based on my observations I was pretty sure

the yeast was still there. so, I ordered an all-natural product

called " yeast arrest " that contains boric acid, calendula and

another herb. I've read that calendula is good for healing mucous

membrane problems (ex. vestibule) so I figured at least this product

was worth a try. well, I've been feeling much better since using

it! I think the overall burning was related to the candida glbrata

(which is a difficult strain of yeast and often doesn't respond

to " azole " creams.

I still use the estrace and I'm not 100% pain free but I am

definitely more comfortable. I also ordered 100% organic cotton

underwear from gaiam.com and bought a high-quality liquid omega 3-6-

9 supplement to take orally once per day. it contains evening

primrose oil, coconut oil, flaxseed oil and sesame and sunflower

oil. it's not cheap, but I've noticed that since taking it I'm

more " regular " and not sure if that is helping the discomfort.

anyways, I did reschedule my appt. for mid-june so I'll know if the

yeast arrest has killed the yeast by the culture results then.

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