Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 True " thrush " is an infection of the oral cavity by the organism Candida albicans. The typical treatment is Nystatin with a " swish and swallow " application, but it can be treated with ketoconazole (Nizoral) or fluconazole (Diflucan). Bob (not a doctor - blah, blah. blah....) > Hi. I remember someone posting info on a trush med that isn't a " swish n swallow " type (LOL!). I developed this my last day in the hospital, and it's pretty gross. I was prescribed Nystatin, and it's not easy to get down. So, anyone remember about the other one? The nurses at the hospital had no idea, and my dentist didn't even know. Thanks, Beth > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 A week after surgey I had thrush. The surgeon prescribed Diflucan for me. One pill, it worked. Hope this helps. Blain > Hi. I remember someone posting info on a trush med that isn't a " swish n swallow " type (LOL!). I developed this my last day in the hospital, and it's pretty gross. I was prescribed Nystatin, and it's not easy to get down. So, anyone remember about the other one? The nurses at the hospital had no idea, and my dentist didn't even know. Thanks, Beth > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 I knew you guys would know, THANKS!! > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 THRUSH???????? Can someone tell me exactly what is THRUSH? what are the symtoms, how do you get it, where do you get it and why do you get it?... Is this something that we have to worry about after DS surgery?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 Actually, it is not a fungus, but a yeast: Specificaly, Candida albicans. It is the same yeast infections that most females are familiar with, but living in a different location. Antibiotics associated with " Thrush " are rare. Usually, only very potent antibiotics that supress the immune systems cause " break through. " Yeast is normal flora, and the body keeps the population in check. Bob > > It's Candida (fungus) in the mouth characterized by thick white patches >on the tongue. This could happen during antibiotic therapy, which kills >off the normal flora. Not to be gross but it's kind of like a yeast >infection in the mouth. I wasn't even on antibiotics and I got it. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 Bob Resino wrote: " Antibiotics associated with " Thrush " are rare. Usually, only very potent antibiotics that supress the immune systems cause " break through. " Yeast is normal flora, and the body keeps the population in check. " Bob Hey Bob, yes yeast is normal flora, but antibiotics kill off the the " good " bacteria that keep this normal flora under control. Antibiotics are one of the leading causes of yeast infections, at least to my knowledge. That's why thrush is a common infection associated with hospitalization. Most people hospitalized are , at some point receiving Antibiotic Therapy. Chronic vaginal and oral yeast infections are common in immunosuppressed people, like in HIV and chemo patients. Hormone fluctuations may also play a part in yeast infections. Beth _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 beth ferro wrote: *** maybe the inactivity of the mouth after surgery, ie decreased drinking and chewing, has something to do with it as well. *** Beth Hey Bob, yes yeast is normal flora, but antibiotics kill off the the " good " bacteria that keep this normal flora under control. Antibiotics are one of the leading causes of yeast infections, at least to my knowledge. That's why thrush is a common infection associated with hospitalization. Most people hospitalized are , at some point receiving Antibiotic Therapy. Chronic vaginal and oral yeast infections are common in immunosuppressed people, like in HIV and chemo patients. Hormone fluctuations may also play a part in yeast infections. Beth _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 Since nurse practitioners prescribe more and more of the meds these days, you need to add a disclaimer that you aren't a nurse practitioner either LOL I grind my teeth when I see ads on TV telling people to " ask their doctor " about some med I have prescribed several times that day. in Seattle not a doctor don't want to be a doctor found something better, being a nurse > Bob (not a doctor - blah, blah. blah....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2001 Report Share Posted October 4, 2001 my daughter got thrush as an infant and my doctor at the time was the same pediatrition I had as an infant(and he was old then HAHA) anyways, he had me paint her mouth daily with milk of magnesia. Might work for you to. good luck B Pre-op 11-13-01 Dr. Ren Wt.308 BMI 49 --- beth ferro wrote: > Hi. I remember someone posting info on a trush med > that isn't a " swish n swallow " type (LOL!). I > developed this my last day in the hospital, and it's > pretty gross. I was prescribed Nystatin, and it's > not easy to get down. So, anyone remember about the > other one? The nurses at the hospital had no idea, > and my dentist didn't even know. Thanks, Beth > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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