I have reaccuring Thrush caused by Candida Albicans. My doctor sugested 3 injections (with a period of a week and few weeks between them) of Somavert. Can this medicine be used for that?
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Go to the health food store and buy the yogurt that has enzymes especially for women/yeast infenctions.  There is also a body cleanse for this.  HOWEVER, always dicuss this kind of thing with your doctor or a certified nutritionist.  Provided you are not in reproductive danger or in the midst of an infenction give it a try and see if the recurrance rate lessens.  Make sure with the cleanse you read carefully as some medications and conditions contraindicate it use.  Good Luck.....Oh, one more thing if you are sexually active make sure the partner does not have as s/he coule be passing it back.  Not as noticeably in men as women.  Take care and good luck.
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Yes, the doctor gave you both and means for you to take both.They serve two different purposes. You should eat something with them and eating Yogurt would also be a good idea to prevent Thrush(yeast infection) from the antibiotic. You should take the antibiotic until it is all gone. Do not quit taking it just because you feel better.
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I'm going to disagree with the other poster and say see your doctor BEFORE you try to self-treat, just to rule out any other problems.  Here's a link that describes yeast infections:\n\nGood Luck!
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I had something of a problem with that as well. I started taking a pill form of the acidophilus bacteria (the bacteria found in yogurt that helps maintain a healthy balance in 'that region'), and it seems to have helped. \n\nYou should be able to find the pills at a grocery store or a health food store in the nutritional supplements/vitamins section. \n\nIt might be a good idea to get a prescription for Diflucan to totally get rid of the infection. You might have to go about a week without sex, but it will be worth it. You could take it the week of menstruation if you don't want to talk to your boyfriend about it. \n\nAside from taking the Diflucan and maybe trying the acidophilus pills (or eating a few yogurt things a day), the lubrication sounds like it could be doing something, too. I'll bet it would help to have a good 'wash-up' after your encounters. \n\nIf all of that doesn't work, you should see a doctor again and tell them how persistent the problem is.
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Thrush is caused by a common yeast that is treated by a medicine such as Diflucan. The normal bacteria in our mouths kill any of the yeast they encounter.\n\nThrush usually develops when either a person's immune system is weak or antibiotics have reduced the normal bacteria in the mouth. \n\nIt's usually not transmitted from one person to another.\n\nThrush can be painful. Over the counter oral anesthetics, such as Chloraseptic, can help. Cold liquids may also help. \n\nAs long a person's immune system is relatively normal, proper treatment usually clears it up quickly.
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One of the most effective treatment protocols for this problem is a combination of frequent vigorous prostatic massage combined with long term antibiotic therapy. The prostate has a poor blood supply and in order to ensure that a sufficient amount of antibiotics get into this gland, proper drainage is required. Regular massage combined with long term antibiotic treatment should solve this problem.\nIt is most important to ensure that your sexual partner be treated as well. If your partner is a woman, any recurrent yeast infections are a definite sign of her being infected with a non-culturable STD organism. The presence of these organisms can be proven with a PCR (DNA) test.\nIf she has this problem, an effective treatment is oral fluconazol combined with a topical antifungal like terconazol together with a prolonged treatment of a newer tetracycline analogue taken orally. Although macrolide antibiotics (long acting erythromycins) work, they can become problematic when combined with  oral antifungal medications.\nIncidentally, the reason why women develop vulval yeast infections 'down there' is because the mucous membranous lining in that area has lost its integrity from an underlying nanobacterial infection. This type of bug cannot be grown in a typical lab. Keep in mind that yeast is everywhere and opportunistic. Conditions have to be just right before it can make a home anywhere on your body.\nThe unfortunate thing is that a lot of healthcare providers aren't aware of this phenomenom so it's often treated erroneously.\nAlthough the fluoroquinolone antibiotics are very effective, minocycline has been proven to be very safe when used long term.
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IF it's yeast, which even doctors misdiagnose sometimes, it should respond to treatment UNLESS it is a resistant species.  Most yeast infections are caused by Candida Albicans, but I personally have Candida glabrata.  Other species may or may not respond to treatment.  \n\nAlso, since the yeast went away, it's logical to assume that it was the albicans strain.  As such, it's return means that either a) you didn't take enough, or quit the treatment too soon b) you have a precipitating factor causing yeast overgrowth.  In which case, a is easily remedied and b) needs evaluation for HIV, diabetes, or allergens.  \n\nHIV compromises the immune system creating chronic yeast in some women, and diabetes and lack of control of insulin in addition to compromising the immune system, also can cause yeast to grow out of control.  For me, allergens can cause excess vaginal discharge which provides a hospitable environment facilitating their growth.  I've even changed everything to unscented (soap, detergent) and still have problems.  Allergens can cause a problem in that steroids used to treat them often cause yeast overgrowth too, so I was up the creek without a pattle.\n\nI use boric acid suppositories, they are safe, inexpensive (about $30 for a 3-month supply), and they WORK.  I'm possibly having issues with them right now inflaming my urethra due to over-use, so I would recommend you use them every 3-4 days, not every other day like me.  Boric acid alters the ph literally making it impossible for yeast to live.  It takes longer than 3 days for yeast to return again (usually four to five days).  You can get a prescription for this, generally gynecologists know about this trick, or you can go to the drug store and get boric acid poweder and put 600 mg in a gelatin capsule.\n\nDiet is an iffy thing, with huge debate.  If it worked, then I'd say go with it.  But generally, in otherwise healthy women without diabetes, diet shouldn't be an issue.
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Best remedy for candida as I know is a capsule called "Fluconazole", it's quite effective for severe infection by candida. It should be used twice, the second one 3 days after the first. Also disinfecting with Povidone Iodine and baking soda solution seperately.\n\nThe depression may be is not related to candida itself, but for the hard situation it brings for the person.
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You have used that treatment just  one week only . Sometimes treatments can make reactions .So you should carry on using that treatment.Be patient!
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You need to use your Ventolin for relief of symptoms and another i use asmacorte or becloforte as a preventer, don't just take it for a few days at a time, this is a lifetime thing! When using any inhaler always brush and or rinse your mouth out as using them and steroids can cause oral thrush. Prednisolone is great for when you have a bad bout of asthma and should be taken as directed by your Dr and not used long term as it can cause high blood pressure, heart problems, high cholesterol, thinning of the skin, mood swings. The smoking will more than likely cause an attack, i always ask people not to smoke round me, not sure if you can do that with the people you work with. If you follow and keep up your asthma treatment yes you can live a normal life, i have been asthmatic since i was 1 year old, i am now 40. I do sports, had children, travel, live a normal life. You be in control of the asthma, not the asthma in control of you!
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Congratulations! You have recieved a yeast infection! my ex had one while she cheated on her husband. and that sounds oddly familiar. lol
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Possibly, I had a yeast infection and it went away by itself, I was in college and too poor to spend the moolah on the cream.  \nI think u were diagnosed wrong, YOU did not have CHLAMYDIA!!\nChlamydia will not go away by itself. There is a cure, and chlamydia is easy to treat. Certain antibiotics are used to kill chlamydia bacteria. Both sex partners must be treated at the same time to prevent re-infection.\n\nIf left untreated, chlamydia can cause sterility in women and men. Chlamydia is the most common and most invisible sexually transmitted bacterial infection in the U.S. Chlamydia is spread through vaginal and anal sex, from the birth canal to the fetus, and rarely from the hand to the eye or through oral sex.\n\nHope this information helps!
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Registered Nurse here;  Hi:), well I just spent 10 minutes reading about this anti-fungal medication.  I wanted to make sure I was correct prior to posting, after reading the other answers, and especially the one from the pharmacy tech.  As I initially thought, this medication has absolutely no effect what so ever on birth control.  This medication treats candidacies (a yeast infection).  It is frequently given to all females with yeast infection.  Teenagers, Adults, non-pregnant and pregnant.  If you have any further questions or to verify this answer, call your pharmacist, make sure you speak with a pharmacist.\nThanks for the opportunity to address this most important and well worder question regarding your health, and the interaction of medications.
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I'm sorry to tell you this, but once you have a yeast infection, you are much more likely to get more.  If you are quite sexually active, you may want to try douching every so often. Use a very mild form and follow the labels directions for how frequently to use it. Also, if you use tampons, never use them past 8 hours. Use smaller sizes if necessary. Tampons used for too long are a great cause of yeast infections. While you do have an infection, change your underwear at least twice a day. Make sure you wash them well and that they are completely dry, (from the washing!). I myself have used Canestan one day therapy, but if you get infections quite often, I suggest you consult your doctor for a milder type. The one day types are quite strong and should not be used often. Take care of yourself, no one else will.
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Thrush is a yeast infection that can develop in the mouth and throat and on the tongue. Thrush is most common in newborns, infants, and older adults, but it can occur at any age. In healthy newborns and infants, thrush is usually not a serious problem and is easily treated and cured.\n\nExcept for the mildest cases, you should treat thrush to keep the infection from spreading. Antifungal medications, which inhibit the growth of yeast, are the standard treatment for thrush. Thrush is most commonly treated with medications that are either applied directly to the affected area (topical) or swallowed (oral).
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You too can get a yeast infection - Doctors will advise using the vaginal creams on a partner to keep a woman from being reinfected. I am sure you don't want to go purchase a tube of Monostate 7 for yourself - so try an athletes foot or jock itch remedy
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No, if shes tried to use OTC yeast infection medications and they arnt working, moer then likely she needs to go to the doctor, keep in mind that the medicine does seep out after its disolved, making more discharge... My OBGYN did tell me one time that if i had a onset of a infection i could use medicated douche, and that can fix the problem, I dont know what kind of infection she has but she could definitally try, the medicated douche just has iodine packets you add to the prepackaged vinegar water, and waaala, its worked for me, but other then that, i would definitally go to the doc if it didnt work, the discharge could be a sign of something more serious going on, like a STD or a differnt kind of infection... Good luck