Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Posts: 87 Location: Pennsylvania
Infection Posted: 11-24-03 19:45pm
I had a yeast infection for the past few
days. First I thought it was just
irritation, so I bought vagisil. It
didn't help. I didn't go to the doctor
but went to walmart again and bought
monistat 1 dose treatment. Here it is
two days later and I still have an awful
odor. Is it because it didn't work?
All my other symptoms went away. Should
I go to the doctor? Any advice??
Thanks
carvytaph
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Suzy
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Sep 2003 Posts: 530
Posted: 11-24-03 20:32pm
Hi carvy,
yeast infections are a pain, more of a
nuseance than anything else, and very
persitant. I never had any luck with drug
store medications. Have you tried
acidophilus bifidus ? That's those live
organisms in yoghurt. You can buy the
acidophilus bifidus organism in tablet
form from most supermarkets or drug
stores, it's completely natural but it is
the only thing I have had any luck with.
As a matter of fact I haven't had a
reoccuring infection since I took them and
that was over 7 months ago now.
Good luck
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carvytaph
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Posts: 87 Location: Pennsylvania
Posted: 11-26-03 15:45pm
Thanks suzy. I have heard that yogurt is
good for yeast infections. I have not
tried acidophilus bifidus. Where can you
get it? So after you took it once or for
the amount of time till your infection
went away, you haven't taken it since?
So it's not like a pill you have to take
every day.
But if the monistat take the infection
away, why the odor? I still showered
every day like I normally do.
Thanks for your help.
Carvytaph
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Forum Girl
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Oct 2003 Posts: 207 Location: Orlando, Florida
Posted: 11-26-03 22:57pm
Even though it says its a one day
medicine, it usually takes a few days for
it to completely clear up. You usually
start to feel better after a day but not
completely back to normal for several
more.
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carvytaph
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Posts: 87 Location: Pennsylvania
Posted: 11-27-03 13:13pm
Thanks floridagirl.
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saturn24
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Nov 2003 Posts: 205 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa
Posted: 11-30-03 07:07am
The medications may have not worked for
you, or it could be another kind of
infection. You could have a mixture of a
yeast infection and vaginosis, or some
other infection which may require an
antibiotic. I am not talking about std's
either. Just regular old bacterial
infections. If symptoms persist,
especially if it is accompanied by odor, I
would definately go to your doctor.
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BB65
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 3
Bacterial Infections Posted: 12-15-03 14:59pm
You mentioned bacterial infections.... I
get them monthly anyone have any
suggestions. I have 1 partner and no we
arent passing it. I have gone to many dr
about it and none seem to know why I get
them. Now they tell me its stress. Any
suggestions as to how to prevent them
because this has been going on for a few
years ??? Help
