Female problems

[whimper]

Any ladies here have a problem with constant yeast infection that doesn't go away? No matter how many times i take diflucan or monostat it comes right back even with good control. It is such a burden.

Sorry guys, didn't mean to grose you out....

[Emm]

A common problem with women who are newly diagnosed, or who haven't yet achieved good control. How are your BG levels? a1cs?

[grace girl]

I had a similar problem until I got things in control....it's not as constant now, but it still happens if I have a few highs, or get stressed out....seems like it's easier to happen since I've had D for sure.
My endo told me that eating yogurt (with active cultures) helps, and I've found that she's right. I've found that if I eat it every day I don't have many outbreaks of the nasty stuff.
Sorry I can't help more. I know what a burden it can be.

[whimper]

Thank you ladies for the feedback.
My A1C was 8.0 last month. Not so good.
Before it was around 7.0.
I probably have to really really contorl my BG. It is not perfect but it is not horrible.

I think my pH is super sensitive down there that even 1 high can just aggrivate it.

I am not a big fan of yogurt but i think i will try to eat it every day and see if there are any results.

Thanks again!

[jen_slc]

I went through a phase of constant yeast infections some years ago, and even with good control, I kept getting them and still do. There are other factors that can spark them off even when you are in good control. Some ladies get constant UTIs and some ladies get constant yeast infections. It also just takes one high or stressful time to set it of for me, I think there are just some of us who are very sensitive.

I tried using the Monistat creams for a long time until they didn't work any more. Then my docs tried me on the Diflucan pill, and that worked the first few times. I didn't know what to do when the Diflucan stopped working, so I looked into all the alternative & home remedies out there (yogurt, etc). None of those really worked for me - I eat plenty of the acidophilus yogurt these days and it doesn't help.

But here's what one of my old gynos suggested to me: boric acid. You can buy a bottle of it in powder form over-the-counter at most pharmacies and then buy some empty gelatin capsules and basically make your own suppositories. You may have to ask for the boric acid because sometimes they hide it behind the counter (it's been used as a poison in food). That should tell you it's a pretty potent chemical, so you definitely want to wear plastic gloves when you make them. It sounds like a lot of work, but it's definitely worth it! Make up a bunch at a time and then just use one capsule like you do the Monistat and I am positive it'll clear up fast! Some docs have recommended one capsule a night for two weeks, but in my experience, I only ever need to use one capsule for one night and then the infection clears up over the next few days.

Good luck! I hope this helps you out, I know how aggravating it can be!

[whimper]

Hi jen slc,
Wow, thanks for the advice. I will look into boric acid. But if it is used in food posioning then is it safe to use it down there? It kind of sounds scary but if it works then it's definatly worth trying.

My gyno recommended me to use plain yogurt and smother it on a maxi pad before going to bed...First of all, that didn't work and secondly...it was grose!
But i will try eating it everyday to see if it will clear up.

Is there anything we can do to get rid of this? It is driving me crazy and plus, these medicines are not cheap... (I have been having this problem for almost 5 years!!) Grrr...Having it is stressing and stress is not good!

Once again, thank you so much for the advice!

[Keezheekoni]

The thing that worked for me was wearing cotton only, white panties. I can't wear any of the fancy, nice, sexy ones, because they can't be bleached. I found that if I was able to bleach my undies, then I didn't get the infections as often. Apparently the hot water and bleach really do kill germs! LOL

As for the OTC medications, they never worked for me at all... :(

Oh, and one more thing, if you have a partner, make sure that he's treated while you are treated. Typically men won't get yeast infections from us, but it can happen and they won't even notice it! So, have him treat himself for it too, just in case. Also, after any "sessions" make sure that you urinate. That will help to keep you from letting the yeast migrate other places and prevent a UTI.

I might try that boric acid thing too, though I don't know if they'll sell it to someone who looks like they'd like to kill their kids! :rofl:

[sweetcheeks]

well i was born with a yeast infection, i had them alot growing up, before i started having sex and then i also had them alot after i started having sex, but the only time i've had a yeast infection was the day before i was diagnosed, i just woke up one morning with the worst yeast infection ever, i had to work that day and i was constantly wiggling lol
i went to walmart and got that creme for it, and i havnt had one since.

im having my problems with yeast infections under my skin folds tho

i constantly have to use medicated powders

ooo that reminds me, see if you can put that medication johnson and johnson powder in your underwear before putting them on??

it tends to help a bit

[jen_slc]

Wow, thanks for the advice. I will look into boric acid. But if it is used in food posioning then is it safe to use it down there? It kind of sounds scary but if it works then it's definatly worth trying.Boric acid is quite safe to use down there. It's an antifungal and antiseptic and it's only poisonous if you take it internally or inhale it, and even then you'd have to be exposed to a fairly large amount of it. All it does down there, my best guess is, is kill off the yeast, I can't think of any biological harm that it could be doing to the cells down there, but so far I have no problems! I trust my gynos when they recommend it after precription drugs fail. It shouldn't be a worry since it doesn't get into your GI or respiratory tract.

Is there anything we can do to get rid of this? It is driving me crazy and plus, these medicines are not cheap... (I have been having this problem for almost 5 years!!) Grrr...Having it is stressing and stress is not good!I've been like this for 10 years... for me there's nothing to prevent these infections except being in fabulous control, stress-free and sex-free 100% of the time. Yeah right!!! I would definitely recommend the boric acid, I still have the one little bottle of powder I bought years ago, it lasts forever, and I think it was only $10 or so. A much cheaper alternative to the prescription drugs! It hasn't prevented infections for me, but it's the one thing that gets rid of them, at least.

[grace girl]

Try no panties at night if you're not medicating and don't need a cover. Letting everything breathe over night can help.

[KCP]

I also as many here have, been experiencing yeast infections for a looong time..
i find that if you are goong to treat the infection, make sure you clean ALL of your underwear as someone else here said. It helps to stop cross contamination.

[otep]

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*Dream As If You'll Live Forever. *
* Live As If You'll Die Today. *

I hope you find this information helpful.



FOOD AS MEDICINE
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HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.

HAVE FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.

TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea.
(actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from invading....
Green tea is great for our immune system)!

INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.

ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was young,
my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped the
respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).

ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish has
omega oils, good for our immune system)

UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.

BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.

BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in
pineapple.

PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!! !!
Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce
depression, anxiety and fatigue.

MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.

COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers cholesterol,
too.)

COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red
pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your tummy.

Breast Cancer ? EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.

LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green
and orange vegetables.

ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal
ulcers.

DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this
condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)

CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.

BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.

Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium,
Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low
Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the
activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer,
heart attack & stroke.

Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total
antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer causing,
blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is good for
you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us young.......
..blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health field.......
.they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our bodies)

Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds
away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen
the risk of colon cancer.

Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also
packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system.
They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant.
Other nutrients
found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has natural
substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, protecting our
skin from those darn suv rays)

Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for
their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps
prevent constipation.

Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for gas
and indigestion)

Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those
prostrate problems from invading their bodies

*Dream As If You'll Live Forever. *
* Live As If You'll Die Today. *

[mg_2204]

You can actually get something like Canesten but instead of a cream it's a pill. Can't remember the name but I heard it comes under diff names.

I came down with a yeast infection after my hysterectomy. It wasn't advisable to use anything down there so I was prescribed this pill. 24 hours and it was GONE. Yay!!!

If it happens again I'm gonna go for the same treatment. No mess. Just a pill.