March 9th, 2010
Hi everyone. Just wondering if any of you know of any natural treatments for Thrush in Pregnancy? Also any hints on keeping cystitis away??
Garlic tablets can help keep cystitis away. And rinsing/soaking with watered down vinegar will help keep the area the right ph level and help to treat and prevent cystitis. Yoghurt with good bacteria is also helps cystitis. Try to avoid soaps (they alter your natural ph level and this allows bacteria to grow) and just use a wet wash cloth.
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March 9th, 2010
A. Comensal bacteria
B. Symbiotic bacteria
C. Antagonistic bacteria
D. Parasitic bacterica
E. None of the above
Usually it’s referred to as "normal flora", or healthy bacteria, but the idea is that there are bacteria that help contain the colonization of candida… so, probably C would be correct, as it is antagonistic.
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March 9th, 2010
My boyfriend and I have had two yeast infections in the past six months. Also, coincidentally, we have both been feeling not so great in the past year. Both of us suffer from symptoms such as abdominal pains, sinus problems, chronic phlegm, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, etc.
Anyways, I’ve recently started researching a yeast (candida) overgrowth and it seems to fit our symptoms very well. We both plan on acting to cure this problem immediately.
HOWEVER, he just went to the ENT (ear nose throat) doctor today and was diagnosed with a sinus infection that apparently has been there for months. He was prescribed antibiotics. MY CONCERN is that if he does have a yeast overgrowth, antibiotics will only make it worse!!! Do you think he should discontinue taking the antibiotics until we get this all figured out? I’m worried 
I can sympathize with you and your boyfriend because I’ve been on and off strong antibiotics over the past year for respiratory infections, and usually end up with a yeast infection once I’ve finished the antibiotic. Instead of taking more meds to cure the yeast infection, I’ve been cutting out foods with excess sugar from my diet and increasing my intake of vitamins C, A, E, and B, as well as zinc. I actually just came across an interesting article that you may want to check out also: http://aboutwomenshealthissues.com/should-vitamins-be-used-to-treat-candida-yeast/2009/ Perhaps you and your boyfriend should get a second opinion and discuss with the doctor about the benefits of increasing vitamin intakes to treat and prevent future yeast infections. It couldn’t hurt to ask anyway. Hope you both get feeling better soon!
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March 9th, 2010
My 2-months old boy has a mouth thrush. We did 10 days treatment with Nystatin, but the white patches are still there! My nipples are bright pink too, which is a sign they are infected.
How did you get rid of it?
I had the same problem with my son. I took him to the doctor to get him some medicine. For yourself you’ll need an antifungal cream on your nipples or they’ll start to get really itchy after each feed. You both need treatment as you will only keep reinfecting each other which is maybe why the Nystatin didn’t seem to work.
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March 9th, 2010
Last week I went to the bathroom and I saw small amounts of clear clumpy-gel like discharge, there was no smell to it.. and my urine did seem to be a bit darker than usual… I really don’t know what that is, and I dont have a gynocologist to go to, because I have no insurance at the moment.. can anyone help?
My area is not itchy, it doesn’t hurt when I urinate and I just saw it two days out of the week….
Itching is a classic symptom of yeast infection as well as discharge that is like the consistency of cottage cheese. Redness can also occur.
Because of not having insurance right now check with your city’s health dept to see if they offer a free clinic that might be able to help. If not check to see if there is a Medical School close to your area that you can go to to get this checked out to see if you do have a yeast infection or something else going on.
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March 9th, 2010
I am 29 weeks pregnant..and I keep trying to get an appt to see my doctor for a yeast infection but they keep telling me to call back the next day..its been a week now and this is driving me insane! Its getting worse..Is it not safe to use the over the counter kind? Is there really a difference between that and the prescription kind??
I was told by my OB that it was fine to use Monistat and other over the counter treatments for yeast infections. There is no harm! I would run to walgreens and get some!!
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March 9th, 2010
How can you Cure a Yeast Infection Naturally?
I read that you can cure a yeast infection naturally without taking drugs at this website.
http://Click-on.to/How-can-you-Cure-a-Yeast-Infection-Naturally
Has anyone bought this product or have any knowledge about this?
my cosmo said something about putting yogurt in there like the plain kind with those live ensymes or soemthing in it
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March 9th, 2010
If oral sex is given by someone with horrible breath, can some kind of vaginal infection occur? Would it be a yeast infection or something even more serious? Please only reply if you know what your talking about…..I have been curious about this for a long time now…I saw a similar question on TalkSex with Sue and have been very curious about this since then…..
There are a lot of bacteria germs in the mouth, therefore I would say no to a yeast infection but yes to a bacterial infection.
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March 9th, 2010
i have yeast infection, again. its my third time in my life and the second time in this year. i had it about two months ago. i haven`t seen a doc yet because i am sure its Candida. i have a serious relationship and he has absolutely nothing. my questions are : is the cream enough or should i complete the treatment with antibiotics? Are my infections too often? should i be alarmed? could the infection be caused by the water in pools? i was at a public pool a week ago and i want to know if public pools are dangerous. Is it possible that my bf has the infection too even if he does not have any symptoms at all?
please help, thanks.
Yes, your bf may have a yeast infection and he is continuing to reinfect you. This doesn’t mean that he’s been out messing around. He probably got it from having sex with you the first time you were infected and you keep getting treated, but he isn’t so he’s reinfecting you. Your bf needs to go to the doctor and get a culture (which he’s just gonna LOVE…LOL) and if he’s positive for yeast then he needs to get treatment.
No, you can’t get a yeast infection from a public pool. With all the chlorine and chemicals in there to kill any bacteria, fungi and viruses – I think it’s pretty hard to get something.
Good luck, honey!
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March 6th, 2010
refuse treatment
don’t see a doctor
redness and a white spot
have difficulty swallowing
i’m not sure if I have this or not
took a throat culture of my white spot
Depending on where it is , it can be very painful !
If it’s in your mouth it can be very difficult to eat or drink.
You can see a Dr. and they can give you a prescription, or you can try taking some Probiotics avalible from your local pharmacy. They thing that always worked best for me is something called "gingenviloet". it is availble over the counter at your pharmacy. Good luck, and another thing that will also help is making sure to eat plenty of yougurt with active live cultures in it.
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