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Post by allison1954 on Apr 10, 2017 12:43:21 GMT
I am just recovering from a yeast infection that went nuts .Diflucan did nothing, so MD suggested another dose of it and Monistat, attacking both by blood and topically. It ended as a fungal infection a third of the way down my thighs and almost up to my navel within a day. It ends up I am allergic to something in the Monistat . I have been on 7 days of 200 mg DiFlucan, twice a day and oral steroids. Parts so swollen and flaming it would bring tears to my eyes.Just now able to even wear underwear, all cotton of course,  I want to NEVER go through something like this again. The pharmacist suggested probiotics. I went to that aisle and it seems, there isn't just one kind. Different strengths, different strains, etc. Suggestions? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2017 13:48:49 GMT
I am SO sorry! Our family uses Renew Life Ultimate Flora. Works amazing for everyone. Hope you find something that works because there are so many to choose from. You will find this brand gets great, great reviews.
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Post by lgr4 on Apr 10, 2017 13:50:09 GMT
Apple cider vinegar (w/the mother) does wonders. I found lots of info by googling. It really did help. Diflucan did nothing for me either.
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Post by allison1954 on Apr 10, 2017 13:59:40 GMT
Thanks for the suggestions! I definitely want to get ahead of this and not let it happen again.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2017 14:08:25 GMT
I have been using Culturelle for a decade. It has made a huge difference in my overall health. I think it comes in 10, 15 and 20 CFU dosages. I use the 15 but recommend using the 10 to start off. When I first started taking it it upset my stomach for about a week. But once your body gets used to having good bacteria in your gut it will function so much better. I've tried other brands but they just don't work as well for me. I can get Culturelle at Costco for a better price so I buy some whenever I'm there. If not, I get it at Target or Walmart or my grocery store. Good luck!! |
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Post by julieb on Apr 10, 2017 15:04:47 GMT
I'm taking this, along with an antibiotic, for the c-diff I am experiencing. I'm going to continue to take it, along with a probiotic, after it clears up. It states it helps yeast infections, which is weird because it is a yeast. But it is a different kind. Read up on it. The brand name Florastor is a probiotic and also has this in it. I'm looking into that. SupplementThis is the brand I am taking |
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Post by scrapnnana on Apr 10, 2017 15:50:33 GMT
I had a severe reaction to a restaurant food that left me able to handle only clear liquids and low residue foods for literally about two months. I was trying to get in to see a gastroenterologist, but there was a lengthy wait for an appointment. My sister suggested that I take a probiotic. My digestive problems cleared up within a few days of starting the probiotic, long before I got in to see the gastroenterologist (who couldn't find anything wrong with me).
The one I used then and still use is from GNC: Ultra 25 Billion CFUs Probiotic Complex Multi Strain.
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Post by alexa11 on Apr 10, 2017 17:28:39 GMT
Another Culturelle user.
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Post by laulley on Apr 11, 2017 18:24:58 GMT
My doctor told me to just be sure I was getting a probiotic w/acidophilus.
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Post by mom on Apr 11, 2017 18:28:56 GMT
I was on a bunch of antibiotics over Christmas and my Dr recommend buying the highest number of probiotics I could find (I think its the CFU number). I went with the same one scrapnnana went with. Totally changed my gut health for the better. |
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Post by allison1954 on Apr 11, 2017 18:55:52 GMT
I really appreciate the input from you ladies!
Every day it seems it is something new that can be learned on here.
Allison
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Post by gailoh on Apr 11, 2017 19:18:40 GMT
watching this
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Post by anniefb on Apr 11, 2017 19:35:25 GMT
I just eat yogurt with acidophilus.
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