I have a yeast infection that I can't get rid of. I"ve been to a planned parenthood twice. They said it was the type of yeast I had that store boughten stuff won't get rid of. They gave me some meds that got rid of it all but it came back 4 days later. They said it might be my diet so I cut back on what might of been causing it without any affect. I've also tried acidophilus that some people suggested with little affect. I've had it for 2 years now and haven't had time or money to go to a doctor. Any suggestions of what might help get rid of it?
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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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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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You may have a yeast infection.  I would advise going to the doctor.
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Eat loads of yogurt and go to a health food store and get some high dose lactobacilli. 2 pills 2 times a day...  It's not fast, but getting rid of any type of infection takes time.\n\nNever heard of anyone getting it from kissing someone with it -- probable.  May depend to a certain extent on how much sugar is in your mouth.\n\nSymptoms may take a while to be noticeable -- any overgrowth (IE infection) takes some time to get to where it's noticeable.  \n\nYou can also rinse your mouth out with weak vinegar and water solution -- candida doesn't thrive in an acidic environment.\n\nYou may also want to replace your toothbrush.  Hope this helps.
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Commonly called yeast infection or thrush, is a fungal infection of any of the Candida species, of which Candida albicans is the most common. Symptoms include severe itching, burning, and soreness, and irritation of the vagina and/or vulva, and a whitish or whitish-gray discharge that may have a "yeasty" smell like beer or baking bread. It may resemble cottage cheese.\nHome remedies for yeast infection include the consumption or direct application of yogurt or try overthecounter remedies. Severe cases require prescription drugs, and to get prescription you must see the health professional.
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Could be several things: You and your partner could be passing this back and forth to each other.  If so, you both have to be treated.  Or, you have systemic yeast infection, which means it is present throughout your body.  If this is the case, you need to quit eating sweets, bread and anything yeasty and treat it by seeing you Dr. for Rx.  There is an oral med called Diflucan that requires a Rx; you only take 1 a week x 2 weeks.  Then go to a good health food/products store and ask for Acidopholous capsules and Pau d' Arco.  The Acid. will help restore your normal body environment and PdA will keep the yeast at bay by also providing the proper balance of nutrients to keep your immune system strong.  But if you are having unprotected sex, this is one of the risks you take and certainly not the biggest of your worries. See your Gyn. Dr. about this.
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There is also a one-day kind.  Or the doctor can prescribe a magic pill that clears you up with one dose.  The 7 day stuff is useful if the infection is a lingering variety that needs longer exposure to the meds.  Some yeast takes the form of spores and is harder to get rid of.\n\nYes, Diflucan...the Magic Pill.
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Citrus seed extract works wonders for getting rid of fungi and bacteria internally. It tastes awful, but it does help.\n\nYou could also do a Candida cleanse.
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I'm a pharmacist, so I'll try to answer your question to the best of my knowledge.\nWhat are your other symptoms?  Usually there is discharge with a yeast infection.  It would be cottage-cheese-like (gross, I know) with NO odor.  Usually, an odorous discharge is associated with a bacterial infection that is sexually transmitted.  You could have redness and soreness with swelling, also.  Pain can be a symptom of a yeast infection, especially if you've been scratching a lot.\nCramping can be a common symptom of some of the creams that are used to treat yeast infections.  Have you been using these?  \nHave you tried anything yet?  There are lots of creams and vaginal suppositories you can get from a drug store that are pretty effective if it is indeed a yeast infection.  You could try one of these products and use an external cream for the itching.  I would say that if these don't start working within a few days and/or the abdominal pain continues for the same amount of time, you should see a doctor.\nHope that helps!
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Ideally, the cream or vaginal suppositories start killing the infection immediatelly. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case.  As long as the yeast colony is alive and reproducing there's going to be some invasion into the vaginal mucosa - and itching/burning. Check the package for the expected efficiency of the product, some claim to work in 7, 5, 3, or 1 day. Even the 1-day product takes 6-12 hours before you'll start to notice relief. If you've used the cream for it's specified length, and it hasn't worked, go see your doctor. It's possible you have another type of infection, or contracted a more resistant strain. Either way, she'll be able to prescribe something stronger that should help.\n\nHope you feel better,\nOdd
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No it was not yeast.  It was most likely a pimple and nothing more.  Next time don't pop it though as you don't want to spread the bacteria to some other place.
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Yes, most people say eat plain yogurt. But the thing is how to prevent them. First, yeast infections comes from a lot of things. too much sugar, imbalanced hormonal changes in the body, not wearing the right underwear, too much floral in the vaginal area, and or anything that irritates the vagina. You can make sure that you wipe from front to back and take showers, instead of a hot bath. keep it dry. cotton under is best. yeast grows in moist, dark areas. make sure that you are treating yeast. because sometimes women think it is yeast but it is bacterial vaginosis. that has to treated with a prescription. and also your doctor can give you a pill. i think you take it only once for that time. and it will clear up in seven days, but the symptoms you will feel relieve much earlier than seven days.
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I would take him back to the doctor.  I would think he needs to be re-evaluated.  Tell the doctor that you suspect it could be a yeast infection because he is itching.  Children can get yeast infections.  If it is, maybe they could prescribe some Nystatin. Also~ Don't forget to give him probiotics if it is yeast.  (Found at your local health food store)
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Go see the doctor.  It is probably not a yeast infection.
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Funny how two males answered first when you asked them not to.\n\nOK - yeast is only one kind of infection you could get.  Different ones can cause different kinds of discharge, and/or different kinds of smells.  Many of them can cause itching.\n\nI really do think you should see a nurse or doctor about this. \n \nBut until you do:\n- always wipe from front to back so you don't get bacteria from your anal area in your vaginal area\n- wash daily.  Use only the most basic of soap (or none if you might be sensitive).  Washing morning and night is OK too.\n- DO NOT use a douche - if you have unfriendly bacteria it can push it further up inside you and cause infection there\n(for now, I'd avoid using tampons for the same reason)\n- try to wear cotton, not polyester or nylon underwear\n- if using a pantyliner, try for one with a cottony feel, not a plastic-like weave on the covering\n- don't wear jeans or pants that are tight against your crotch  ("Camel toe" is not an attractive look, anyway!  Nobody needs to see your "M".)\n\nAs for your period - you are young, and it's normal to have a period that isn't always regular in the first few years of menstruating.  But if if doesn't come soon, talk to your doctor. \n\nMine came anywhere from 4 -6 weeks apart when I was your age, but by age 18 I once skipped 8 or 9 months (I was a virgin too).  It turned out I had an imbalance of the various hormones that regulate different phases of the cycle.  (This, along with really heavy periods, or really bad cramps, ar some of the reasons that a virgin might be on the pill, to regulate that balance of hormones.)\n\nGood luck, honey.
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ITS A YEAST INFECTION!!! GET SUM MONISTAT CREAM AND RUB IT ON THERE,AND YOU WILL BE GOOD TO GO IN A WEEK OR SO,JUST RUB IT ON THERE A FEW TIMES A DAY AND MAKE SURE YOUR WOMEN GETS TREATED TOO!!!
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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