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Recurring infections

Posted by januaryjane @januaryjane, 3 days ago

I deal with right now recurring vaginal yeast infections.
In the years past I've health with chronic uti and chronic bv infections.
I've had three treated this year so far(yeast)
I did take antibiotics for a bv infection, which I also took Diflucan with also, I do this any time I take antibiotics because they always cause yeast.
Treated a month ago, given 3 Diflucan to take every 3 days.
I did feel better.
Yesterday went back to gyno and tested positive for yeast infection.
I am not diabetic. I do not swim or been having sexual activities. No perfumes, lotions or douching. I do not have any stds. I wear loose clothing and typically no underwear. I shower daily with fragrance free bodywash. I use fragrance free detergent and nothing else. I can't eat yogurt because of stomach, dairy issue. I eat pretty healthy.
I've tried creams otc and rx, boric acid suppositories, just about everything.
I do take birth control pills, don't drink or smoke and maybe take antibiotics twice a year.

This gyno said "other" options are very expensive and could culture the yeast but that usually doesn't help much. I want to get another opinion but it's hard where I live.
I've done everything, the diet, the keeping it dry and clean, everything I've known so far.
Anyone with any advice on this would be amazing. Thank you!

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januaryjane | @januaryjane | 3 days ago

I've taken probiotics on and off unsure of their actual helpfulness. But bought more and am giving another try.
I've also had thrush infections last year but not sure if there is any link.

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celia16 | @celia16 | 2 days ago

I used to have yeast infections quite frequently. It was beyond frustrating and uncomfortable. I’ll just share what I experienced. I found that a certain antifungal cream (Terazol) helped me a lot and not much else, except Diflucan. I tried so many remedies……ugh! It’s still by prescription. I found i could avoid a bad bout if I used a little externally a couple times a week. Some of my worse flares were when I had sex every night. I was in college and that was important to me and my fiancé. I worked around it. I found that avoiding high carbs and sugar was helpful.

During those years, I was not diabetic either…..but that changed. I was eventually diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and went on insulin. With properly managed blood sugar, I no longer get yeast infections. I haven’t had one in many years…..even when I’ve been on large dose antibiotics.

Your recurring infections could be from something else, but I might explore a test that is now available that can predict type 1 diabetes before it becomes full blown. As a type one, it’s recommended that all my family members get screened. Just something to consider.

I hope you find help because I recall how uncomfortable and debilitating those infections can be.

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januaryjane | @januaryjane | 1 day ago
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@celia16

I used to have yeast infections quite frequently. It was beyond frustrating and uncomfortable. I’ll just share what I experienced. I found that a certain antifungal cream (Terazol) helped me a lot and not much else, except Diflucan. I tried so many remedies……ugh! It’s still by prescription. I found i could avoid a bad bout if I used a little externally a couple times a week. Some of my worse flares were when I had sex every night. I was in college and that was important to me and my fiancé. I worked around it. I found that avoiding high carbs and sugar was helpful.

During those years, I was not diabetic either…..but that changed. I was eventually diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and went on insulin. With properly managed blood sugar, I no longer get yeast infections. I haven’t had one in many years…..even when I’ve been on large dose antibiotics.

Your recurring infections could be from something else, but I might explore a test that is now available that can predict type 1 diabetes before it becomes full blown. As a type one, it’s recommended that all my family members get screened. Just something to consider.

I hope you find help because I recall how uncomfortable and debilitating those infections can be.

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Thanks and I do get labs drawn frequently which includes glucose and they check my urine too. Yes I've tried that cream. I'm glad it helped you and that you aren't getting them anymore.
I do limit and watch sugars.
I'm not sure if it's linked to my gut or not but I see a gastroenterologist next month. We'll see.
Thanks for commenting

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celia16 | @celia16 | 1 day ago
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@januaryjane

Thanks and I do get labs drawn frequently which includes glucose and they check my urine too. Yes I've tried that cream. I'm glad it helped you and that you aren't getting them anymore.
I do limit and watch sugars.
I'm not sure if it's linked to my gut or not but I see a gastroenterologist next month. We'll see.
Thanks for commenting

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Please post what you find out. It’s such a mystery.

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