scrapaddie
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Post by scrapaddie on Mar 22, 2015 6:05:24 GMT
I haven't had a yeast infection in at least 30 years.... However, circumstances led me to the drugstore to find some over the counter medication. I bought the Walgreens version of Monistat.... OMG!!! I thought my lady bits both inside and out were on fire! The burning pain was intense. I ended up with frozen vegetables between my legs!
have any of you have this type of reaction? What did you do instead to treat infection?
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azredhead
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Post by azredhead on Mar 22, 2015 6:33:31 GMT
Yogurt. There are different ways you can use it.. it does help the burn.. Mine was from antibiotics. I don't usually get them but this was something I hadn't taken before.I used the greek yogurt. It has to be plain. I told the Dr about it when she asked me what I was using to help when I went in for my follow up. She said she had learned the same thing when she was pregnant. She did give me some antibiotic cream to help clear it up. The yogurt was just for relief. I don't know if it really 'cures' it but it did help.
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Post by jmd74 on Mar 22, 2015 7:32:11 GMT
I had that same reaction years ago. Now I only use diflucan. I hope you feel better soon!
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chamadog
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Post by chamadog on Mar 22, 2015 7:35:52 GMT
The one day formula does it to me every time.I use the three day and I usually only need to use it for one day. However, if I can get the Diflucan pill from the doctor, that's what I prefer.
Best of luck, Ann
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Post by Nink on Mar 22, 2015 12:01:44 GMT
I have had that reaction, but it usually only lasts the first treatment for me. I don't use anything else, just grit my teeth and power through. I usually get one if I'm on certain medications.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2015 12:33:12 GMT
Might be Bacterial Vaginosis. It's a different infection (caused by sex) and it is NOT a STI. It's just a bacterial growth upset. You need Flagil or Nida Gel to fix it. Don't ask how I found out.
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Post by Merge on Mar 22, 2015 12:52:11 GMT
Lots of people have that reaction with the one-day, including me. It was awful! Try the three-day instead.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2015 13:05:24 GMT
I have that reaction with monistat. I use a different brand, I think it starts with a C. In the meantime a cold pack on your lady bits will relieve the itching.
And after a series of recurring non treatable yeast infections I went to a dermatologist and was diagnosed with exema instead.
Annette
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2015 13:30:37 GMT
I have that reaction with monistat. I use a different brand, I think it starts with a C. In the meantime a cold pack on your lady bits will relieve the itching. And after a series of recurring non treatable yeast infections I went to a dermatologist and was diagnosed with exema instead. Annette Canesten? That also works.
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Post by dreamer on Mar 22, 2015 13:38:48 GMT
I'll second the yogurt. Plain. It is cooling and helps!
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Mar 22, 2015 14:23:00 GMT
The last time I needed any of those products was about 8 years ago, but I bought the 1 day formula and it was horrific. We were in Chicago visiting dh's family and I could hardly stand the pain. The doctor later told me that the one day has a different medication that is more likely to cause a reaction.
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Post by bluepoprocks on Mar 22, 2015 14:55:10 GMT
I use the Diflucan pill like some others said. It is so much easier and works quickly.
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Post by zoeybug on Mar 22, 2015 17:46:17 GMT
I haven't had a yeast infection in at least 30 years.... However, circumstances led me to the drugstore to find some over the counter medication. I bought the Walgreens version of Monistat.... OMG!!! I thought my lady bits both inside and out were on fire! The burning pain was intense. I ended up with frozen vegetables between my legs! have any of you have this type of reaction? What did you do instead to treat infection? Yes!!! Years ago I had a terrible kidney infection and wound up in the hospital for a few days (I was 35) . They gave me IV antibiotics and I took a course of oral antibiotics after being discharged. I got the worst yeast infection I ever remember and used Monistat. Turns out I had an allergic reaction and thought someone had set that area on fire. I called my OB/GYN and she told me to sit in a tepid shallow bath (a sitz bath?) for a few minutes several times and take Benadryl. She then prescribed something (for the life of me I can't remember what it was but the was 15 years ago) for me to take orally and I eventually felt better. I am so sorry! It really is painful.
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scrapaddie
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Post by scrapaddie on Mar 22, 2015 18:46:02 GMT
Might be Bacterial Vaginosis. It's a different infection (caused by sex) and it is NOT a STI. It's just a bacterial growth upset. You need Flagil or Nida Gel to fix it. Don't ask how I found out. No sex in a lonnnnnnnnng time!! Lol
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Post by mom on Mar 22, 2015 18:51:52 GMT
yikes. I am sorry. I have never had that (nor want that to happen!). Couldn't just read and run. *hugs*
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2015 19:48:23 GMT
I took Diflucan let's say 20 years ago and have never had a yeast infection since. My GP promised me never again and she was right.
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Post by Skypea on Mar 22, 2015 22:04:38 GMT
I just went thru this also - result of taking an antibiotic! it'd been soooo many yrs since having a yeast infection and I thought plain 'ol death sounded good... I used the 3day monistat and bought a tube of the cream for the 'area' - 2.00 at W. My doc said not to use the 1 day - too strong! and the 7 day was too long to use. the 1st use was horrific - but eased up on the 2nd and 3rd. Use the cream with it! I think that cream should be kept on hand at all times - just in case. Or hope your W is a 24hr store...but for 2.00 I'll keep a tube here. If I ever get an antibiotic again, I'll be picking up monistat at the same time.
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Post by Zee on Mar 22, 2015 22:17:07 GMT
Haven't had this issue since I quit taking oral BC, thankfully, but I remember that the 3 day cream was the only thing tolerable for me. Diflucan (the pill) never worked for me.
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Post by wordsmith on Apr 7, 2016 23:35:28 GMT
I'm bumping this post to spread the word about the one day version. I've had a helluva allergic reaction to this stuff and feel like I'm dying!!!
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pridemom
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Post by pridemom on Apr 8, 2016 0:06:11 GMT
I had that same reaction years ago. Now I only use diflucan. I hope you feel better soon! Same here. I hope you get relief soon.
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Post by mvavw on Apr 8, 2016 0:06:35 GMT
I reacted to one of them, either the 1 or 3 day, and not only did I feel like I was on fire, but I had parts swollen to sizes I never dreamed possible. I also reacted similarly (but not nearly as intensely) to the today sponge MANY years ago. That was so bad that I removed it early (& had a hard time doing so) and decided that I'd rather get pregnant.
Maria
Eta: feel better soon!
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 8, 2016 0:11:31 GMT
Last time I had one I had that same reaction (about 8 years ago). It was horrible. Of course we were on vacation and I didn't know what else to do. I asked the doctor about it later and he said it was probably due to using a shorter treatment (I can't remember if it was the three day or one day). Apparently the medicine is stronger and sometimes a different med than the 7day treatment. It was horrible. I hope you are feeling better soon.
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Post by wordsmith on Apr 8, 2016 1:16:29 GMT
Luckily, I'm a wuss and googled it after fifteen minutes of itching and burning. After reading the horror stories, I rushed to the drug store to buy the right stuff to try and rinse it out of my body.
After six or so rinses with warm water and two doses of Benadryl, my lady parts are at least no longer on fire. There is some swelling and pain, but nothing I can't get through. I can't believe how bad that hurt. Thank goodness I could get most of it out!!!
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scrapaddie
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Post by scrapaddie on Apr 8, 2016 1:24:25 GMT
How did this leap back to the top.....
Update... At least the infection was conquered!!
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Post by ten&rose on Apr 8, 2016 2:24:33 GMT
Years ago I got strep and went on an antibiotic. Well, it caused a yeast infection and I ran to the drugstore to get something. I *think* I used the 3 day. At any rate I felt like I had a fire raging in my area. It ended up with me at my doctor's office and I still feel bad for the man since he had to do a pelvic. Evidently the yeast infection ended up causing a UTI so I had strep, a UTI and a yeast infection. I got some new antibiotics and diflucan and spent the evening with a bag of frozen peas in my crotch.
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Post by melissa on Apr 8, 2016 3:28:04 GMT
I'm bumping this post to spread the word about the one day version. I've had a helluva allergic reaction to this stuff and feel like I'm dying!!! Allergic reaction or just a reaction? Sorry. I have a pet peeve about the inappropriate use of allergy. A reaction is not the same. I used to steer people clear of the one day version when I was in private practice. Nearly always incredibly irritating! Swelling can happen with a severe yeast infection even untreated. So painful to even look at!
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Post by Delta Dawn on Apr 8, 2016 3:40:21 GMT
If Monistat is hurting you it could be bacterial vaginosis. I found out the exact same way. It hurt. A lot.
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Post by hookedonpeas on Apr 8, 2016 4:28:14 GMT
Might be Bacterial Vaginosis. It's a different infection (caused by sex) and it is NOT a STI. It's just a bacterial growth upset. You need Flagil or Nida Gel to fix it. Don't ask how I found out. Bacterial Vaginosis is not caused by sex, it is due to a shift of the natural flora in your vagina. Can condoms, semen, or lubricants contribute to the shift? Yes. But so can stress, certain foods, etc.
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Post by lbp on Apr 8, 2016 14:44:47 GMT
Did you use Aquafresh instead of the Monistat?? I ask because I did! Got up in the middle of the night, didn't put my glasses on and screwed the little insertion on what I thought was the Monistat tube and inserted that and went back to bed. Started burning down there and grabbed glasses went to bathroom and saw what I had done. Jumped in the shower and grabbed the shower nozzle and started trying to "clean it out" it started foaming, like toothpaste does and I found it hilarious and started laughing so hard that I fell out of the shower onto the floor taking the shower curtain with me!
Woke up DH who found me in the floor with a foamy crotch. His only comment was " well at least it's minty fresh".
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Post by swtpeasmom on Apr 8, 2016 14:47:08 GMT
I had the same reaction! I never had that problem when I was younger. TMI - I actually did everything possible to get it out, it hurt so incredibly bad.
It went away, so I didn't use anything else, but I would hope the 3 day treatment would be easier on the hoo-ha.
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