Okay so Zithromax is a medicine you take once a day for three days and it acts as a 14 day medicine becasue its so strong. Im noticing some brownish pinkinsh *kinda looks like the medicine a little*...Is this a side effect of the medicine??\n\nWhy are people thinking its a yeast infection?
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Any antibiotic has the potential for causing a yeast infection.What happens is the anti.not only kills the bad germs it also kills the good germs that protect our body.Yeast infections are a common complication.You usually will also burn and itch in your vaginal area.Go to the drugstore and purchase monistat vaginal cream and use it the full seven days.Usually cost less than 10 dollars or you can go to the doc and get a pill if you prefer that instead.Zithromax is an excellent antibiotic
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Zicam is merely a zinc product so in itself it is not dangerous.  I am wondering if they were warning you that it is dangerous as a spray or something?  I don't think it is dangerous as a spray but just not sure what they told you.  More info might be helpful regarding what the warning said.
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First you need to know what type of infection you have. Unfortuntely there are multiple infections that a woman can have...GC, Chlamydia, Bacterial Vaginosis, Yeast, PID, Trichamosis. You can't buy OTC meds for anything except Yeast and that doesn't always treat it. Go to a local MD, Planned Parenthood or clinic and get a pelvic exam to get a proper diagnosis.
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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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Talk to your doctor. After all, his buccal bacterial flora is mixing with your normal vaginal flora and may be unbalancing it. It could be Candida (yeast) even if you have no discharge, because of the itching you describe.\nHe could have yeast in his mouth and not notice; if you don't eliminate it you will go on catching it from each other. \nGo to your gynecologist!!!
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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
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Eating a few spoonfuls of yogurt daily while you are taking antibiotics will prevent you from getting a yeast infection. I have never heard of "inserting it." If the infection is still in the earlier stages (mild discharge and itching) eating yogurt should also get rid of it. However, if the discharge becomes worse and the itching is driving you crazy, you will have to take medication to cure it. If the products like monostat don't get rid of it, see your doctor. Something else is going on with your body.
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1. I hope he is being treated for it as well!!? Just use condoms for a while until you have both finished your course of antibiotics. And yes he should be on antibiotics too.\n\n2. Just use panty liners, it will clear up when the antibiotics have done their job.\n\n3. Natural yoghurt is fantastic for yeast infections and stabilising the vaginal environment acidity wise. Put some on a tampon and insert it.\n\n4. He needs to tell the girl he caught it from, it is not YOUR place to tell other people unless they are friends of yours and you feel it is your duty.\n\n\nDoctors treat chlamydia with prescription antibiotics such as azithromycin (Zithromax), erythromycin, tetracycline or doxycycline. The infection should resolve within one to two weeks. Your sexual partner or partners also need treatment even though they may not have signs or symptoms. Otherwise, the infection will pass back and forth. Failure to treat chlamydia can cause complications in both women and men.\n\n\nHi DEBZ I can't answer you via email you have not verified or something??\n\nAnyway I said this in the email, hope you don't mind me posting here?\n\nHi,\nThat sounds ok too. I know that some medicines can be given in a mega dose over a short period of time, rather than a lower dose over a longer period. I have to regularly do soemthing similar with a drug I use at work.You should not have penetrative sex (when the penis enters the vagina, mouth or anus) until you have returned to the clinic and been given the all-clear by the doctor.\nFollow-up\nIt is important to return for a check-up once you have completed the treatment to make sure you are well and have no other infection.. Maybe call your Dr and ask if you are meant to have another test done to make sure you are all clear.\nHopefully not long and you 2 will both be fine again.\nBest wishes\nxx
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If it is the three day,  I would say about three days then.  Why are you taking the azo?  If it hurts when you urinate you might just have a uti..  Also, there is usually an odor (slightly fishy) when someone has a yeast infection, and the discharge is thick, sometimes curd-like, from a whitish to yellowish color and usually causes itching.  It would be a good thing to visit a doc.  Sure yeast infections can always reoccur.  Some women are prone to having them.  Ease up on the sugary foods if you suspect a yeast infection until you are cleared up.
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to me it just looks like u hav an infection which is resistant to this particular antibiotic, and u might need to change the drug.consult your doctor for further advice on which antibiotic to use.usually symptoms decrease in intensity within 1-2 days and vanish in 5-7.
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It really is best not to use tampons while using monistat. The reason why is because they absorb the medication and you will not cure your yeast infection. \nHope you're feeling better and more comfortable soon!\ncheers\n-laura
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I take probiotics.  I use them for my IBS (stomach problems) and whenever I take antibiotics to prevent a yeast infection. There are no adverse effects, as these are naturally occuring substances located in your body (and in yogurt!)  I'd check with your MD first...but I'm pretty sure they'd tell you the same :)
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If it's just a yeast infection you'll be fine until the morning to see your dr if you don't use any medication.  Why spend the money on a OTC med if it's not the problem.
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I am assuming this is a vaginal bacterial infection?\n\nThis is caused by a disturbance in your sensitive ph balance.  It is very common and treatable.  It does not mean you are a dirty person or a slut... cause I've heard both of those reasons.... although a lot of sex and not washing can cause it.  There are lots of other things that cause it too like bad diet and lack of sleep, stress, different types of antibiotics (like for a bladder infection or bronchitis), or keeping it too hot down there or wearing synthetic (like silky undies) underwear or undies that are too tight or even thong underwear can cause the area to become irritated, leading to an infection.  \nThere is a simple solution.\n\n1. Over the counter cream like Monistat that you insert vaginally.\n2. Go to the Dr. and get a prescription for Diflucan... 99.9% of the time you will not have to submit to a vaginal exam... just tell the Dr. your symptoms and they will generally write you a RX for Diflucan, which is a strong antibiotic in pill form.  It will clear up any infection quickly and is a lot less messy then the cream.\n\nGood luck
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The same thing has happen to me.. a man im seeing gave me chylmidia he didnt know he had it.. his ex gave it to him.. u can go to local health dept. to a std clinic.. and its free and private I think u may have chlamidia it has same symptoms as uti's.. are u bleeding or spottin between your periods? are your periods heavier then norm.? If you find out u have chylmidia.. its a one time treatment.. 4 250mg of zithromax... and your usually given 1 tablet of cipro 500mg for gonorhea because it goes hand in hand with chlymidia.. there in the same bacterial family. chlymdia is a bacterial infection.. one dose of the zithromax will cure u.. and no sex for seven days..as for your partner.. he needs the same thing.. 4 250mg of zithromax given one time.. just tell him u didnt know u had it.. usually symptoms of any std come on between 4 and 10 days of exposure.. so.. u may want to consider that if u have this.. he may have infected u.
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that didn't work. i'll paste the info here....\n\n\nWhen Juanita was diagnosed with strep throat, her doctor prescribed an antibiotic to treat the infection. Juanita started to feel better soon after she took the medication — the pain in her throat subsided and her temperature returned to normal. But then she noticed an unusual discharge in her underwear. To make things worse, her vaginal area felt very itchy.\n\nJuanita told her mom what was going on, and her mom took her back to the doctor's office. There, Juanita found out she had a yeast infection. Although she'd had been nervous about seeing a doctor for such a personal reason, she was relieved to find out that diagnosing and treating a yeast infection is simple and painless.\n\nWhat Is a Yeast Infection?\nA yeast infection, also known as candidiasis (pronounced: can-dih-die-uh-sis), is the name for a common infection caused by a type of yeast-like fungus called candida.\n\nYeast infections usually occur in warm, moist parts of the body, such as the mouth and moist areas of skin. When they cause an infection in the vagina, it is known as vulvovaginal candidiasis.\n\nCandida can overgrow for many reasons. Stress, pregnancy, and illnesses that affect the immune system may allow yeast to multiply, as can certain medicines. These include some birth control pills and steroids. Or if you're taking antibiotics, such as for strep throat, the antibiotics can kill "good" bacteria that also live in the body and normally keep the growth of candida in the vagina in check. Yeast also can flourish if a girl's blood sugar is high. Girls who have diabetes that isn't controlled are at a higher risk for yeast infections.\n\nMany girls find that yeast infections tend to show up right before they get their periods because of the hormonal changes that come with the menstrual cycle. Clothing (especially underwear) that is too tight or made of materials like nylon that trap heat and moisture might lead to yeast infections because yeast can thrive in this type of environment. And douching and using scented sanitary products can upset the healthy balance of bacteria in the vagina and make yeast infections more likely.\n\nYeast infections can happen to any girl, and they're not related to having sex — although they occasionally can be spread from one sexual partner to the other. This is quite rare, though, and the partner of someone who has a yeast infection does not automatically have to be treated. Yeast infections that are spread through sex are not considered a sexually transmitted disease (STD). A doctor won't be able to tell how you got a yeast infection, but will be able to tell you if you really have one, and if so, how to treat it.\n\nWhat Are the Symptoms of a Yeast Infection?\nCommon signs and symptoms of yeast infections include:\n\nitching and irritation in the vagina \nredness, swelling, or itching of the vulva (the folds of skin outside the vagina) \na thick, white discharge that can look like cottage cheese and is usually odorless, although it might smell like bread or yeast \npain or burning when urinating or during sex \nIf you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor or gynecologist. It's easy to confuse the symptoms of a yeast infection with those of some STDs and other vaginal infections. Your doctor can give you the right diagnosis.\n\nDo Guys Get Yeast Infections?\nObviously, guys don't get vaginal yeast infections. But balanitis (pronounced: bal-uh-nie-tis), an infection of the head of the penis, can be caused by the same candida that causes infections in girls. Guys who have diabetes are more prone to this infection. A guy who gets balanitis may not have any symptoms or the tip of the penis may become red and sore or itchy. Some guys might have a slight discharge as well.\n\nGuys who are not circumcised need to take extra care to clean properly beneath their foreskins. The warm, moist folds of the foreskin are the
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Didnt the doctor tell u this will lessen your periods? Its normal. \n\n\nI've been on it for 6 months and I've had 3 periods, I even took a preg test once!. When I do get it, it will last like 3 days. Its different for everyone. If you're really worried you should call your doctor.