About 3 months ago I had a yeast infection. The symptoms seemed to pass so I never treated it. A month later a began showing symptoms of oral thrush, (yeast infection of the mouth.) I got some over the counter oral rinse but saw no signs of improvement. Over the last week or so I became EXTREMELY ill: severe muscle tightness and cramping, visual disturbances, migraines, chronic fatigue, memory loss,…….. I had a list of 43 symptoms. I was sleeping 20 hours a day and barely staying awake the other four. I was terrified but everyone kept telling me it was JUST IN MY HEAD and that I was becoming a hypochondriac. I felt so betrayed, depressed, hurt, and confused. Were they right? Was I just being over dramatic? Was I just stressed and imagining these symptoms?
I finally went to the ER today and the doctor confirmed that I did indeed have a systemic yeast infection. Great, finally someone believed me. He gave me 1 dose of oral Diflucan 150 and a prescription for an antibiotic. (I also have a sinus infection.) I asked him if I could have a refill on the Diflucan because of the interaction with the antibiotic, but he said I would just have to follow up with my family doctor.
I took the oral dose of Diflucan at 11:00 am and I can already feel an improvement. However, I can smell an overwhelming scent of yeast coming from my hands, and other areas of my body. Is this normal?
Also, I am afraid to take the antibiotic because of the yeast infection. Should I just take the antibiotic and deal with the symptoms from the yeast infection? PLEASE HELP! I’m scared and sick and tired of feeling sick.

Tags: Antibiotic, chronic fatigue, diflucan, diflucan 150, family doctor, hypochondriac, interaction, memory loss, muscle tightness, oral dose, oral rinse, signs, sinus infection, symptoms of oral thrush, systemic yeast infection, visual disturbances, yeast infection of the mouth

Ok I’m so sorry I know this is like a NOVEL, but PLEASE read this it’s so important and I’m pretty much severely depressed.

I’ve been having so many "womanly" problems lately and now I’m scared I might have HERPES please hear me out…. and only serious answers please! Ok,so a little over a month ago I took a spinning class for the first time… after the class I felt very sore and iritated in my vaginal region… but I thought nothing of it… just a little discomfort from the seat, and the fact that I wasn’t used to it. Then I started to experience itching… and a few days later a thick white discharge. I’ve had a yeast infection before… so I assumed that’s what it was. Coincidentally I had a doctor’s appointment a few days later for something completely unrelated, so I decided to wait until my appointment to treat the suspected yeast infection. When I got there she tried to do a pelvic exam and gather a sample…. but I had a lot of pain and pressure when she inserted the speculum and I was tense, so she could not collect a sample. I figured it’s because I’m a virgin… and that’s why I had the pain. Since she couldnt collect a sample she asked if I just wanted to treat it as though it were a yeast infection, I said yes and she gave me an option of prescription diflucan… or over the counter monistat,,,, I chose the diflucan… because who wants to deal with a messy cream. So I took the dilflucan pill… and you’re supposed to feel relief within 3-5 days…. NOTHING. It did not a thing. It was as though I hadnt taken anything…. so I called my doctor (GP)and explained…. and she said to make an appointment with a gynecolgist… so I called the gynecologist’s office but they were unable to see me for a couple of weeks and that ws way too long, because by this time my symptoms had gotten MUCH more severe (same symptoms… but just worsened). So i decided I couldnt wait to see the gynecologist and bought some Monistat 7. I took the Monistat 7… and after it was finished I noticed a DRAMATIC improve in the amount of discharge I was having…. i think the discharge I have now is just normal because it’s such a small amount. BUT the itching remained! At first I figured maybe it was just a little bit of the medication lingering in my body causing a bit of irritation…. but that was almost a week ago and the itching has not gotten worse! and theres burning. so I decided to check myself out down there to see if I could see anything visibly wrong… and now im FREAKING OUT. On my inner labia I have a cluster of bumps…. it’s mostly on the left side… but a few on the right side as well… they are not pus filled… and I know what ingrown hairs look like… and they are NOT ingrown hairs. I’m not sure how long they’ve been there because it’s not like I check myself out down there all the time….. but I figure they must have appeared recently or the doctor would have noticed it the first time i went in for a "yeast infection". So im totally paranoid and googling pictures of herpes and stuff… and Im not sure if it looks like that. The bumps are about the same size but they arent pus filled (at least not that i can tell… its not like I really got a close up look) The reason why I’m freaking out so much is because I had an incident about a year ago where I was intoxicated and molested…. I passed out, and if this is herpes it means I wasnt just molested…. I was raped. So PLEASE take this seriously and let me know of ANYTHING that you know of that can cause a cluster of reddish pink bumps, itching and burning. Anything that’s not an std….. cuz like I said if its an Std that means I was raped. PLEASE Im so depressed about this and I dont know who to talk to. PLEASE PLEASE HELP.

Oh in case you’re going to say"just go to the doctor", i will as soon as I get a chance… but I dont have a car and my doctor is really far away. So it might be another week or two before I can around to getting to a doctor…. thats why im online asking strangers. :/
oops i’m sorry I meant to say up there "the itching HAS gotten worse"**
oops i’m sorry I meant to say up there "the itching HAS gotten worse"**
Shoot, I also forgot to mention that I’m experiencing anal itching as well.

Tags: appointment, diflucan, few days, gp, gynecologist, herpes, monistat 7, novel, pelvic exam, speculum, thick white discharge, virgin, yeast infection

soo i have a yeast infection, its pretty obvious but i dont want to go to the doctor. is there any way to just call up or go there and ask for slip to get diflucan? or do you have to be checked first? if i cant obtain diflucan this way without being checked, whats the best over the counter TREATMENT (not reliever) for yeast infections? do you suggest 1,3, or 7 day ones? i would love to do the 1 day one but is it effective?
i have no itching or burning or sore anything, i just had very foul odored discharge and white cottage cheese like.

Tags: cottage cheese, diflucan, white cottage, yeast infection, Yeast Infections

I just got over a vaginal yeast infection last week, after taking diflucan, as prescribed by my doctor. It is gone, but now I have formed this thick white coating on my tongue that looks like thrush. Could having a yeast infection recently caused my mouth to now be infected with yeast? Is it possible that there is still yeast present in my body?

Tags: diflucan, thrush, tongue, Vaginal Yeast Infection

Three days ago I saw my OB/GYN to clear up my first yeast infection. The symptoms were unbearable. Redness, swelling and severe itching, mainly on my clitoris and labias. I was prescribed Diflucan pill and Lotrisone cream. The cream seemed to help for maybe 20 mins and I’m STILL itching just as badly as the first day. I’m losing sleep over this. I’m not as red and swollen as before, though, which is good. How long will I have these symptoms? I’m to the point of tears over this angst. Thank you.

Tags: clitoris, diflucan, losing sleep, lotrisone, ob gyn, sleep, yeast infection

I always get a yeast infection if i have to take antibiotics for very long for any kind of bodily infection. I normally ask for diflucan at the doc’s office but i was in a hurry this week and i forgot to ask so i left without getting anything. Now my yeast infection is very slight, just a little itching around my external labia. I have heard you can use a vinegar douche to help this, what is the amount of vinegar to water and how much to i apply? I don’t want to use a Monistat kit because it actually makes the swelling and burning worse before it gets better. I would use plain yogurt but i dont have any right now. But i have plain white vinegar in my kitchen. Any home remedy idea’s welcome. Thanks..

PS: I don’t normally believe in regular doucheing as a method of cleaning the vaginal canal but i know that vinegar will kill yeast, but having never done it i am unsure of how to start. That’s why i’m asking.
Thanks to the first 2 posters, i made a 50/50 white vinegar mix and used it and i already feel better. Thanks so much guys.

Tags: Antibiotics, diflucan, doucheing, home remedy, hurry, labia, plain yogurt, posters, vaginal canal, welcome thanks, white vinegar, yeast infection

my doctor ended up prescribing diflucan… anyone else have that?

Tags: diflucan

Going to the doctor tomorrow, I have all the signs of a yeast infection but nothing has helped. I did a one day, 3 day and even a 7 day treatment. I even received a prescription for Diflucan and nothing has helped! I also sometimes have a dull ache on the left side by my ovary area. I am 30 and married and super nervous about tomorrow, any peace of mind will help!! Thanks.
Thanks ladies it helps to know I am not alone:)

Tags: diflucan, doctor tomorrow, dull ache, going to the doctor, ovary, peace of mind, signs of a yeast infection

went to doc about yeast infection-got it from antibiotics i was perscribed when i cut my finger a few days prior. doc gave me 2 rx diflucan. told me to us monistate. i canmot use monist. it burn like hell i have to wash off immididately. anyway i have small cut near clitoris on lips. doc saw and just said use monst. what else can i use.? i have abrand new tube of betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%, whats it for?How can i heal the cut ans relieve itching?help.oh ya iam usin 100 % natural insetrs for yeast infec.i found at walmart. no burn, but no relief yet and useing three days now.
I wash properly! If you read all my qustion, i got this type of infection from an antibiotic!!!

Tags: Antibiotics, betamethasone, clitoris, diflucan, few days, hell, lips, monst, qustion, rx, walmart, yeast infection

i need to get rid of this, and i need to know what are some things i can do to subside the symptoms, or make it go away. im on antibiotics and they gave me a yeast infection, and i already took diflucan but it didnt work. its DRIVING ME CRAZY AHHHHH someone please help?

Tags: Antibiotics, diflucan, yeast infection

I had a yeast infection last week.. had one before.. self diagnosed with the vagisil screening kit and my pH was normal. I used a three day dosage of a cream.. and since it didn’t completely cure the infection, I went and got a diflucan pill. All the itching and discomfort is gone, however there’s still a lot of yeasty like little particles inside the lips and around my clitoris. What could this be? Do i need more treatment?

Tags: clitoris, diflucan, lips, particles, vagisil screening kit, yeast infection

I have had a lot of yeast infections and it really annoys me. I am not sexually active and have recently been tested for STIs and HIV and the tests all came back negative. What else could be going on? The doctor gives me diflucan and it works for about 5 days and then the itching and burning come back. I also get a stabbing like pain in my clitoris Help! I don’t want any mean answers please. Thanks everyone!

Tags: clitoris, diflucan, hiv, stis, Yeast Infections

I used Monistat 1 the night before last and it burned SO bad all day yesterday. I called my gyno and he called me in a diflucan. I’ve used both of these medications before, but I guess I’ve never had a yeast infection this bad. I did the diflucan last night. I’m not burning anymore, but now I’m itching bad and I have light spotting. Is this normal?

Tags: diflucan, gyno, medications, monistat 1, yeast infection

Dog has brownish substance and bitter smell in one ear. Amantadine was first used, and her ears were cleaned, and she still is showing signs of infection. I believe it is probably a yeast infection, and I would like to use some Diflucan to treat her. I don’t know doseage for and 85 lb Labrador.
I have many vets, and docs in my family, and I have diflucan on hand. I only have information on dosage for humans. I would only trust information that were consistant with information I already know… but thanks for the advice…
Non Amantadine… Augmentin…. my bad… I am not a vet, but I have many who are in my family who will be glad to help my when they are not working. I have a doc bringing me some diflucan, and I am just trying to figure out the correct doseage
I should’ve read the rest of the response before, but I needed to correct the amantadine mistake. As far as the topical goes, I have been using some Clotrimazole over the counter cream, but I am worried about going too deep in her canal. I also have worries about pushing any buildup down into her ear when I enter the canal with a swab. I would rather use oral and knock the infection out
To Merlinandmeimei-

If what you say is true, that is quite alarming. I understand that pretty much all store bought dog food is "junk" are mostly 50% filler (grain or rice). My dog would love nothing more to eat an "all meat" diet, and I would love to feed it to her, but there are also heath problems associated with that. Labs (and I think all dogs) have an inherent allergy to beef fat that causes theme to get ill in response to eating beef all of the time. All meat all the time will get expensive, too, can I put her on a meat and guts diet?
….Thanks for the information on how yeast may effect the overall health of a dog throught its life cycle, I will definately look into that information.
…. As far as the Blue Star, perhaps subtracting the alcohol from the mixture (and using the substitute) might be best. I dont think that alcohol would kill the yeast, and might cause drying and inflamation. It is probably something other than the alcohol in the ointment. thks
Merlinandmeimei-

I have also seen yeast used as an ingredient in very many dog foods… What you say about yeast makes alot of sense…

Tags: allergy, amantadine, augmentin, bitter smell, blue star, clotrimazole, diflucan, dog food, ears, guts, heath problems, labrador, life cycle, mixture, signs of infection, swab, vet, vets, worries, yeast infection

I was wondering if taking the pill diflucan for a yeast infection would be enough to completely cure it, or would I need to use a cream for the outside? I took the diflucan 3 days ago (it says it can take between 3-5 days to work) and the discharge has stopped but my vulva is still very irritated and red. Would I need a cream for that or will the diflucan take care of it in a couple more days?

Tags: diflucan, vulva, yeast infection

is it necessary to completely heal the infection or does monistat, azo tablets, and diflucan for example just relieve the symptoms? im just wondering what ingredient in any of these would completely heal the infection.

Tags: diflucan

due to pregnancy hormones i have a terrible yeast infection, my doc has already given me Diflucan, but i need something to help the itching and burning ( possibly something we have in our every day house) if i have to go to the drugstore today i will, any suggestions what will work just for the symptoms, please i’m in agony over these damn womens yeast infections.

Tags: agony, diflucan, drugstore, pregnancy hormones, yeast infection, Yeast Infections

Hey all, I have had chronic Candida overgrowth for probably 5 years already. As of yet, any medication that I have tried only worked for a week or so and then my symptoms came back. When I tried natural remedies, and I did it for over a year, they helped me at the moment but as soon as I stopped my symptoms came back. I can not eat, pretty much anything but lettuce and cucumbers and garlic. Those are the three things that will not cause me to be in severe pain. Basically, it’s as if I am allergic to all foods that cause Candida to grow. My symptoms started out with a severe yeast infection and went to cystitis then to severe weight gain and in the process I was diagnosed with Hepatitis C. I did the full treatment for Hepatitis C and during the one year treatment all my Candida problems went away. And again, as soon as I concluded my treatment my body went back to having the same Candida problems as before, the weekly yeast infections, the severe pain during urination,etc.
I am pretty sure that my Hepatitis C was cause by my chronic Candida infection, but our knowledgeable doctors can not diagnose Candida overgrowth and blame it on something else. To date, I am still struggling with chronic Candida overgrowth and after tons of research and trials of herbal medications I have yet to find an actual cure, not just a cover up for the problem.
I would love it if someone, who had a similar experience as mine and found a cure for the infection, helped me out in this dire situation. I will be forever grateful, and I do want to mention that I know quiet a few people who have gone through the same thing that I am going through, but till this date have not been successful in finding an actual solution to the problem. Any information is greatly appreciated.
A nutritionist is a good idea, thank you.
I have taken Diflucan and Nystatin but each time i stopped taking them I had recuring infections. And I did get tested for all kinds of STD’s and HIV and I am negative for all.
piratephyl and nichole m, thank you so much, you have provided me with some new information. Piratephyl i have just gone to the yeastconnection site u gave me and its incredible, i can attain so much more information regarding my situation, thank you! Nichole m i have just e-mailed the doctor you told me about, since i live in New York, it will be hard for me to go see him. I am really happy that you had found a cure for your problem, thank you!

Tags: Candida, candida infection, candida overgrowth, cucumbers, cystitis, diflucan, garlic, hepatitis, hepatitis c, herbal medications, hiv, kinds of std, lettuce, natural remedies, nichole, nutritionist, severe pain, weight gain, yeast infection, Yeast Infections

I am a my wit’s end … I have a reoccurring yeast infection.

I only had one when I was young … since I had a gastric bypass over 8 years ago, I have been plagued. I don’t know if this has any correlation.

I have gone the route of the Dr. but meds never really solved my problems. Over the counter products cause such discomfort and pain that its just not worth it.

If diflucan doesn’t work for me … how can yogurt or other natural remedies … maybe I am wrong

My sex life with hubby is nil and this is causing some real upsetting moments. I know we can use condoms, buy I am so raw and sore that its just so painful for me.

I am perimenopausal … that could be the reason. I hope that I am not diabetic …. I just need answers now and the sad thing about it is that I am without insurance … so this will be very costly for me.

I just wish this would go away … sigh.

Your kind thoughts or suggestions or maybe just a bit of support would be so helpful. Thanks much!

Tags: 8 years, condoms, correlation, diflucan, gastric bypass, hubby, insurance, kind thoughts, meds, natural remedies, perimenopausal, sad thing, sex life, wit, yeast infection, yogurt

I’ve tried the pill Diflucan but that doesnt seem to work. Theres also natural remedies to use. I take acidophilus daily and still get them!…I also try not to eat alot of suger…. what works for you?

Tags: acidophilus, alot, diflucan, natural remedies, suger

I took Diflucan–and I Still have yeast infection after 4 days…I didn’t get tested for the infection…but the burning/itching/painful feeling is usually a clue that me recurring yeast infections are back again.

I was tested for UTI the last time I had one..and my gyno did an exam..He didn’t see anything amiss–why do I keep getting these infections–what should I do since the diflucan isn’t working anymore…

Natural remedies?

Tags: clue, diflucan, gyno, last time, natural remedies, Recurring Yeast Infections, yeast infection

the last time i was sexually active was three days ago. i was much drier than usual and it really hurt. yesterday i woke up with raging yeast infection symptoms so i went to the dr where i was prescribed diflucan. today the yeast test came back negative, so im getting tested for other things tomorrow.
my discharge is white and cottage cheese textured, and doesnt smell bad. my labia are really itchy and burny and swollen, as is my clitoris. typical yeast infection symptoms- but a negative on the test??
so my questions are: how long does diflucan take to help? is it possible to get a false negative on a yeast infection pee test? could this be anything else?

Tags: cottage cheese, diflucan, labia, last time, pee test, yeast infection symptoms

What are some home remedies for curing yeast infections?
What are some natural cures that actually work to get rid of yeast infections?

I have tried the over the counter treaments and this 7 day doctor prescribed treatment and yet I still have a yeast infection.
I have been ill with a yeast infection since March.Nothing is working!

What are some natural cures for yeast infections?

How can I get rid of this yeast infection once and for all.The over the counter treaments and the doctor prescribed treatment isn’t working.I have been sick since March.And i was tested for diabetes and the test came back negative.Thank God.

What are some home remedies that will get rid of this yeast infection once and for all?
I want this infection to go away.

I’m getting really frustrated because I have had this infection since March!
The doctor tried Diflucan on me and it still didn’t work.Still sick with yeast infection since March.Its crazy and frustrating!

Tags: cures for yeast infections, Diabetes, diflucan, god, home remedies, natural cures for yeast infections, yeast infection

I was on antibiotics for an upper respiratory infection, and that gave me a yeast infection. I was prescribed Diflucan to treat the yeast infection. I took it two days ago and just found out yesterday that I am pregnant. I am terrified that something will happen. Has anyone else ever taken Diflucan while in the early stages of pregnancy?

Tags: Antibiotics, diflucan, early stages of pregnancy, stages of pregnancy, upper respiratory infection, yeast infection

There is so much wishy washy information out there that it’s time consuming and difficult to sift through everything.
I already know about eating yogurt & taking garlic supplements (not sure how much and how often). I am also taking a 3 day OTC antifungal (can this damage my bod) & feeling some relief already. I don’t want to take diflucan. I decided not to take the oral herbal cure the grocery store had because it contained yeast in it, & that’s what I’m trying to fight against! LOL =O
How much fruit is safe to eat with my plain yogurt and kefir? How much sugar is okay in products like milk or adding Splenda to coffee (which I read that aspartame is also feeding the yeast)?What about fasting?
I read somewhere it has to do with the pH balance but not to drink sodas because of sugar?
I do not have diabetes but "sugar" & diabetes has been known to run on both sides of the family.
Is there anything else I need to know about natural remedies that I have not asked on here?

Tags: amp, antifungal, aspartame, bod, coffee, Diabetes, diflucan, garlic, garlic supplements, grocery store, herbal cure, kefir, lol, natural remedies, otc, ph balance, plain yogurt, sodas, splenda, yeast