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    Usually when I get yeast infections they go away on their own, I need only use like Vagisil or a medicated monistat cream for the itching. I have had one for about 5 days now, and it doesnt want to seem to go away. I had them pretty often when I was a baby, but I hardly get them nowadays and when I do, they go away on their own in a timely manner. Anyone know of any home remedies I can try to help it on its way? My grama told me to put a cup of vinegar in my bathwater, and eat some yogurt (I guess this is what she did when I was a baby). Any suggestions are welcome!

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    Somebody once told me that sitting in a tub of epsom salts can help it go away. Yea and a bunch of yogurt or maybe some acidophilus pills.

    But, well you know if it doesnt go away put on a hat and some sunglasses and go to the drugstore to get some medication.
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    I used to get them pretty frequently. I'd get them especially before my period. I dated a doctor for a while who gave me some long explanation and then told me to take this anti-fungal prescription he gave me. I have NEVER had one since and that was over 5 years ago. You might want to check into taking something like that if you keep getting them. When I used to get them frequently I'd just use that Gynalotramin stuff. I wish I could remember the name of the drug I took to tell you but it's been a while.

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    Diflucan/generic fluconazole pill. Its $10-15 at PP. Works the best, especially if you are dancing because those suppositories will leak out, even the next day, and its kind of nasty. The pill works well, take 2 doses if the infection is strong.

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    You may also have Bacterial Vaginosis. It is almost the same symptoms of Yeast, but doesn't "cure" with the same products. Go to the doctor.

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    Eeeek!! Yeah, but BV smells WAAAAY different. I had that once and was told it was likely caused from douching - since I hadn't recently been sexually active at the time. Needless to say I quit douching and haven't had that anymore.
    BV = nasty fishy smell
    Yeast = bready smell

    I think the resulting discharge for these 2 are different as well.
    BV - more slimy
    Yeast - more cheesy or lumpy

    That link I posted above has alot of good info about "crotch rot" in plain words. LOL
    Definitely worth a look.

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    Take some acidophilus.It is a naturally occuring culture found in yogurt.Since it is inconvenient to eat yogurt all the time,buy it in pill form.You can get this at Wal-Mart.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bridgette
    Eeeek!! Yeah, but BV smells WAAAAY different. I had that once and was told it was likely caused from douching - since I hadn't recently been sexually active at the time. Needless to say I quit douching and haven't had that anymore.
    BV = nasty fishy smell
    Yeast = bready smell

    I think the resulting discharge for these 2 are different as well.
    BV - more slimy
    Yeast - more cheesy or lumpy

    That link I posted above has alot of good info about "crotch rot" in plain words. LOL
    Definitely worth a look.
    It CAN...but sometimes that fishy smell comes LATER. I know...I thought I had a yeast infection, and started over-the-counter stuff for it...when it didn't go away, and I didn't use anything on it...I started smelling the fishy smell and went to the doctor. Found out it was BV.

    Since she's had the symptoms for longer than normal and nothing is happening, I suggested she go to the doc. Anything that is out of norm for your body, you should not be screwing around trying to find out what it is and taking OTC stuff for. You should be hitting the doc's office.

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    Gotta agree with that.

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    The only thing that worked for me when I had re-occurent yeast infections was a clove of fresh garlic wrapped in sterile cotton gauze, applied internally. Change out every 4-6 hours. My ex was horrified, even though he was partly to blame for the infection (irritation from condoms and birth control so I wouldn't bear his satanspawn.) I told him it also kept me safe from horny vampires. LOL

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    Mad Maxine, that's funny, but garlic does work (not that I ever tried it). I am apprenticed in herbal medicine from Woodstock, NY with my specialty being in ob-gyn (STDs and infertility). When we covered this particular topic, garlic was the highly recommended choice, however, let's face it - no one wants to walk around with garlic inside of them!! Another option is talking a fresh cinnamon stick and grating it into everything you eat or drink, i.e. toast, coffee, tea, pudding, etc. Cinnamon is antibacterial and antifungal. Do not use regular cinnamon from the grocery store. At the same time, take OTB's recommendation of acidophilus. This works great. There is a great brand of yogurt that is loaded with acidophilus called Stonyfield.

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    I do a garlic overload... Garlic broth, garlic in all my food, crushed garlic in my punani, also Water overloads--2 gallons a day if you can (may need to mix w/ som e gatorade fruit juice for electrolyte balance)

    Acidophilous pills from health food store vaginally and orally.
    Pure cranberry juice from health food store, its very very bitter and $8. a bottle but worth it.

    ALso go to this site http://www.curezone.com/forums/f.asp?f=460&t=41237.03

    http://www.curezone.com/forums/f.asp?f=86&t=41237.03

    poke around for some help.
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    Please go to a M.D. if you have already tried OTC products and it has not worked. Do not try to homecure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Muyaha
    Please go to a M.D. if you have already tried OTC products and it has not worked. Do not try to homecure.
    Oh puleeze. If you listen to your body you will generally know what the problem is--esp. if you've had plenty of yeast infections before.
    Prescription drugs are responsible for a great deal of the hard core drug resistant recurring yeast infections that women get ( http://www.netritionals.com/ne00216.html ),
    Yet Dr.'s continue to prescribe them to treat Yeast infections. http://www.coolnurse.com/yeast.htm

    Don't believe my links-- do some intensive research yourself. I've been living w/ this problem for years and the only way I can control it is through diet. I did thourough research for 2-3 years since the MD's were only making it worse.

    For burning itching I use Aloe Vera & or Tea tree oil

    My first yeast infection was treated w/ antibiotics and years down the road I have a yeast overgrowth throughout my body.

    Homeopathic medicine has a long history and has been thouroughly tested throughout the centuries. Each culture has different remedies and some things work better on different people.Western Medicine is geared toward stabilizing disease not curing it or preventing it... In the famous words of Chris Rock "There's no money in the cure, only in the comeback!"

    If anyone wants I can send a link to my FTP site w/ much of the info I've collected over the years re: yeast and candida.

    BTW cut out Bread/ Sugar / and "White foods" from your diet anything refined or processed is usually full of sugar and preservatives, something your body doesn't need right now (they only help the yeast) It can be difficult, your body will go through withdrawal--sluggish, bad mood, pimple break out.. IT's the yeast in your system dieing off. Once it's dead and your body has flushed it out, you'll be amazed at how clear your skin is!
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    You can go by all the symptoms you read on the internet or where ever and listening to your body, but until vaginal secretions are looked at under a microscope or a vaginal culture is done, you can not diagnose.
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    Anyone can make a diagnosis.

    One cannot however make a diagnosis of another persons ailment inthe U.S.A w/ out a medical degree.

    It is perfectly legal and normal to self diagnose. What have women been doing for the past few centuries? -- Or maybe all of that self- diagnoses and lack of American sanctified degrees meant that they diagnosed themselves incorrectly? I mean as an intelligent free-thinking self reliant adult you don't need, others opinions, media, society to do all of your thinking for you...After living in this body for near 30 years I can usually tell when something odd is going on and if it's a repeated occurence I don't need a second opinion.

    And just because the Dr. takes a culture and looks under the microscope does not mean that s/he will come to the correct conclusion or that the prescription will cure the problem or not do more harm than good.
    Everyone is different.... Some people aren't in tune w/ their bodies, just like some people aren't good at math, and some aren't spiritual, and some aren't artists. We all rely on the gifts of others to make up for our lack.

    RD also stated that it hasn't gone away on it's own, not that she's used medicine and it didn't go away. Sometimes YI don't go away on their own then you must do something about them. I'd take myself to the Dr. if I tried natural remedies, and then OTC meds and STILL didn't get any relief.

    Go to the Dr. if you want... Don't go if you don't want.....I know what works for my body and billions of others throughout millenia. I go to Dr's when I have no clue what's wrong w/ me or how to fix it or I have an acute problem. Retired Dancer asked for home remedies and that's exactly what I'll give her. RD also stated that it hasn't gone away on it's own, not that she's used medicine and it didn't go away. Sometimes YI don't go away on their own then you must do something about them. I'd take myself to the Dr. if I tried natural remedies, and then OTC meds and STILL didn't get any relief.
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    Nina...you are encouraging someone to make a "diagnosis" based on YOUR interpretation of what was said. Shame on you! While you may not want to go to an MD, a holistic practitioner would be able to better diagnose RD.

    I find it very irresponsible for anyone on this site to give advice when you do not know the full circumstances of the situation that she is in. Did you know that some STD's have the same symptoms of a yeast infection or even BV? It's true. And while RD may not have an STD, she is still better off being diagnosed by someone who is experienced with this type of thing (MD or not) than by someone who is making an opinion online who has no experience in this field except for her own experiences.

    It is important to note that letting it "go away" on it's own is not working, therefore there is something else going on that RD needs to look into. Waiting and waiting while trying different things hoping to get a wanted result is foolish. Had a friend who did that and ended up with PID and childless for life. Once you understand the "regular" symptoms...home cure them all you want...but as soon as something hits the level of "out of the ordinary" it's time to seek out someone who can tell you what is going on.

    That was the only point that was being made.

    RD...let us know what you decide to do and how it turns out!!

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    Venus Goddess I've made absolutely no diagnosis. What I have done is offer RetiredDancer a brief summary of my history w/ yeast infections and the treatments that I've used for them. Rd posted that she had a yeast infection--she did not ask if we thought she had one and what we suggested she do about it. She also ASKED for home remedy input. That's exactly what I gave her
    Quote Originally Posted by RetiredDancer
    Usually when I get yeast infections they go away on their own..... I have had one for about 5 days now, and it doesnt want to seem to go away...... Anyone know of any home remedies I can try to help it on its way?...... Any suggestions are welcome!
    The
    You however, did offer a possible diagnosis.. Is it only o.k. when you do it?
    Quote Originally Posted by VenusGoddess
    You may also have Bacterial Vaginosis. It is almost the same symptoms of Yeast, but doesn't "cure" with the same products.
    In none of my posts do you read me telling her that this is what you have and this is what you should do to fix it. I say something along the lines of this is what I've done and this is why. I've also added some links so that she could make some informed decisions..

    Quote Originally Posted by VenusGoddess
    Nina...you are encouraging someone to make a "diagnosis" based on YOUR interpretation of what was said.
    You did this --not me. --No where did I give any possible explanation for RD's ailment. Once again RD already made her own diagnosis, she asked for Home Remedies and I gave them to her.

    Quote Originally Posted by VenusGoddess
    I find it very irresponsible for anyone on this site to give advice when you do not know the full circumstances of the situation that she is in. Did you know that some STD's have the same symptoms of a yeast infection or even BV? It's true. And while RD may not have an STD, she is still better off being diagnosed by someone who is experienced with this type of thing (MD or not) than by someone who is making an opinion online who has no experience in this field except for her own experiences.
    Well are you not offering advice and possible diagnosis above? Is it only o.k. to offer said advice/diagnosis if it agrees w/ the majority, or if it's coming from a particular person? If you really thought that it's so irresponsible to give advice there are very few posts you'd participate in since that's a major portion of what this site is about.



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    A lot of times doctors don't know what's wrong either so they aren't all-knowing. I had one tell me that a lot of times he has no clue what is wrong with the patient but he'll just try something because it won't kill them and might make them better.

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    *simma down now yall*

    In the end ...if you dont get relief go see a professional. There could be something thats making your whoo haw sick and you dont know what it is. I know some random person in a cold room on a uncomfy chair with your feet flung up on metal holders isnt what anyone would call fun....especially if they are scraping the inside of it w/ a pip cleaner lookin thing..........


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    How does one usually get yeast infection? And babies can get them also???

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    Here,Cheech.

    Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida albicans. Yeast are tiny organisms that normally live in small numbers on the skin and inside the vagina. The acidic environment of the vagina helps keep yeast from growing. If the vagina becomes less acidic, too many yeast can grow and cause a vaginal infection.

    The acidic balance of the vagina can be changed by your period (menstruation), pregnancy, diabetes, some antibiotics, birth control pills and steroids. Moisture and irritation of the vagina also seem to encourage yeast to grow.
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    One of the bigger causes of yeast in female babies/toddlers is bubble baths. It changes the balance of bacteria inside the vagina and can bring on yeast infections.

    Also, taking a round of any antibiotic can bring on yeast...as can changing birth control/hormone replacement pills. It's not serious, though, although it is uncomfortable.

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    i eat yogurt every morning for breakfast (soy yogurt...i don't do dairy...well not a lot anyway)...can't remember the last time i had a yeast infection...maybe four or five years ago...

    i guess i should also let it be known that i don't eat a lot of processed foods...or sweets...i drink a lot of water...and am a damn-near-vegan vegetarian...so that may or may not have something to do with it too...i don't know...
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