Yeast Infection - Perkins, OK

Hey V. I use AZO for Yeast infections and it works wonderfully for me. It is not popular CVS usually has it not Walgreens.

V.,

Can you go down to the health department and ask them to write a prescription for you for the pill that you can take to wipe out the yeast infection in day?

When you say you've used cream, do you mean monistat 7 (or other types of yeast medicines)? That should take care of a typical yeast infection. You may have something more serious that requires medical attention.

This is a little "involved" but it really does cure a yeast infection naturally. Press at least 2 cloves of garlic and put in a cup of warm water. Let "steep" for 15 minutes. Strain the water and add 3 cups of water and douche with it. You can increase the garlic as much as needed to wipe out the yeast.

We all are suppose to have a certain amount of yeast in balance with a certain amount of good bacteria. Like any other infection, a yeast infection is simply an imbalance in that environment. The key is to re balance. Get some Acidophilis. The brand I recommend is called Primodophilis and can be found refrigerated at Akins or Whole Foods. Take at least 3 capsules 2x daily for about 7-10 days. As far as dealing w/ the itch, this may sound a little gross, but it works. Use plain yogurt topically as needed and duesch with warm water daily to clean off the yogurt. Don't use the warm water more than once a day or it will dry you out.

you need probiotics! Any health food store should have them. Take acidopholis and eat yogurt with the live cultures in it. You can get the organic cultured yogurt (plain of course) and put it directly on the effected area, just wear a pad cause it gets messy. I've used this method many times and it always works. You are fighting yeast in your body and the probiotics give you the right bacteria to do that with. Good Luck!!!

Hi V.,
Monastat 7 suppositories use to be the best but they now have the treatment in one dosage. Monastat 1. Eat yogart, and stop washing your clothes in washing powder, use the liquid. My doctor told me years ago that sometimes the powder does not rinse out of your clothes competely. Since I started useing the liquid and eat yogart at least twice a week I no longer get yeast infections. Good Luck. C.

you have to also remember that a bacterial infection has the same symptoms as a yeast infection, being one who gets them frequently i would suggest finding a free clinic like planned parenthood or something like that.

Urologist I know says drink buttermilk, eat yogurt (No sugar added), & stay away from sugar, etc in the diet. The fructose corn syrup as a sweetner is worse than sugar. Know from experience this works.

First of all, have you ever visited a planned pregnancy clinic. The reason I ask is since you don't have insurance. They work off of income but I believe anyone can use them. They perform paps, preg. tests, etc... There is a Physicians Assistant usually who can do quite a bit of the things an MD does. They may be able to perscribe something. The problem right off the bat is there are several things that can cause itchiness. If this is yeast it should respond to the cream and resolve usually AFTER 7 days. It can take that long! So I am surprised if this hasn't cleared up. The Planned Pregnancy probably does look at the slide for yeast which is pretty easy to do and can tell you. I would think they could prescribe medicine. The prescription really isn't that expensive. I am not at liberty to prescribe anything for you but I think that would certainly be a good thing to look into.

There are over-the counter-treatment that can be very effective. Using just a cream has never worked for me to totally get rid of it, but the Vagicil 7-day treatments work well. If this doesn't help you should see a doctor, even without insurance, this is really not something you want to let go. I do hope you get better soon, this is one of the most uncomfortable things.

Buy some bentonite, and psyllium at the local health food store, mix it with some juice or PURE water, and don't use a metal spoon to stir it with...better to shake that stuff in a bottle because bentonite is clay, and psyllium is fiber, and they clump.
It doesn't taste very good, but it will completely detox your body of ANY infection, including the metals in your body due to the chemtrails, and other pollutants bombarding us.
Bout 10 bucks for both, and it will last for MANY times, and a doctor isn't necessary....nor are more chemicals to add to the trauma your body already goes through with the pollutants, etc...
I take it regularly, and it has changed so much for me. I take it for infections like colds, all the way to the problems in my legs, and in the end, I'm healthier, and I have alot more energy too, because those toxins aren't in my body.
Do try it....it will help tremendously for all kinds of things.
Good luck

I had a horrible yeast infection after taking antibiotics a few weeks ago. Vagisil does make an infection screening kit that will tell you if it is something worse than a normal yeast infection. I found it it Wal-Mart. Also, I used the Wal-Mart brand version of Monistat 1 (Wal-Mart was cheaper of course!). It took maybe 36-48 hours before I really noticed it working.

I have had quite a few yeast infections. I use the three day suppository and vulva cream. The burning goes away but you just have to endure for a day

There are several good over the counter solutions...They run close to $20 though. You could also call your local health dept and see if they have any medication or advise if the over the counter stuff doesn't work.

If it is really a yeast infection, I highly suggest the probiotics. You have gotten a lot of good suggestions. I take probiotics every day and haven't had a yeast infection in years. Whenever you take antibiotics, or even if you eat a lot of foods with yeast or sugar in them, you should take more. Probiotics are also good for the immune system, to help you fight off infections. If you are not sure if it's a yeast infection, you should go to the doctor and have it checked.

~A.~

Cut out all foods that contain yeast and sugar. Even juice can aggrevate yeast. This will help starve the yeast.
Take probiotics for sure. Go to the health food store for these, not a drug store or Wal-mart.

You can take all the medication and remedies you want but if you don't cut out the yeast & sugar it will keep coming back!

This happened to my sister. Nothing would help. Then she went to the doctor and found out she was diabedic. This was one of the signs. So get checked to rule this out.

For at least two weeks eliminate all carbohydrates such as white flour, bread, potatoes, rice, sugar in any form even in fruits or juices, and grains. Eliminate dairy products as well. Eat good green vegetables and lean baked or grilled meats. Drink lots of filtered water throughout the day. Get you an antifungal such as olive leaf extract, north american spice oregano, or caprylic acid. If you can't get any of that, chop you some fresh garlic up and swallow with water several times a day. You should quickly see results.

Hi V.,

Go to the health food store and get name brand Solaray Yeast Cleanse caps. Take three 2x/day for 3 days. Also, get Jarrow acidolphulus (in the fridge section), start taking that as it directs after you finish the yeast cleanse. The yeast cleanse works way better than any cream or Dr. prescribed meds I've ever used. The acidolphulus keeps the yeast in check and regulates your digestive system more efficiently than the "live active cultures" that all the yogurt companies are claiming work.

If you have recently been on an antibiotic, sometimes this kills the good bacteria with the bad. However, yeast infections can be caused by many things...sex, tub bathing, staying in a wet bathing suit too long, among others. So for the future, try to decide what might have caused yours, but for now...have you tried eating yogurt? It replaces the good bacteria that keeps everything as it should be.
You may also check into free clinics in your area, they also have clinics that are income based. We all go through hard times. And not having insurance, even for a short while stinks. But if you have no improvement after a few days of the cream, you may need to be seen.

V., Yeast infs. are very common. Often anti-biotics will bring one on. Because there are properties in yogart that attack yeast, it is a healthy & a good preventative & can be eaten everyday.
Today medication prescribed for yeast infs. are great. One or 2 pills.
Try not to let another yeast inf. get so far if you can. And add yogart to your diet. I like viactive and have had the added bennefit of getting off of meds I have been taking for irritable bowel (for years).

You have been given some good advice but if it is not getting well with home remedies, you need to go to the doctor before it gets worse. There are usually clinics with income scales.

The only other advice that I can think of that works for some is to actually INSERT active yogurt into your vagina as well as rub it on the exterior.

I know you've already posted that you feel like you're over this but I'm gonna throw this out there for anyone else who may be reading your post & has the same issue. I am a pharmacist for one of the major drugstore chains & mother of a 2 year old. For the longest time after having my son (even while I was pregnant too) I had yeast infections especially after taking 3 or 4 rounds of antibiotics for a UTI. I finally got rid of it by doing a combination of Diflucan 200 mg, took 1 dose, then repeated in 2 days, and used Gynazole-1 with it. It worked better than any of the otc remedies. I know the Gynazole is pricey, however last time I checked 1 tablet of generic Diflucan 150mg was on WalMart's $4 generic list. Walgreen's has their savings club now available for those with little or no 3rd party prescription coverage & gives really good discounts on the most commonly prescribed medications. Diflucan is not recommended for pregnant women, so better to stick with the vaginal creams during pregnancy. Hope this is some useful information.

Suck it up and go to the Dr or a clinic. By leaving the condition untreated, you may cause yourself damage. You can try Planed Parenthood or another local woman's clinic in your area. Of all the things to skimp on, your health can't be one of them. I have been broke (oh have I!) so I know where you are coming from. Take care of you so that you can take care of your family! Good Luck. In the mean time, try some of the cleansing wipes for some relief (Prep H are my fave).

I work in the mefical field and i see that a lot. When you used the creams waht kind of cream did you use and did it work? If not i have learned through my studys and through seeing patients that it could be an std by the nickname of trick. I don't know if you are familiar with that but it shows the same signs of a yeast infection and it is exactly what yoou just described to me. There is a test kit that you can buy at the drug store or wal-mart or some place like that that can let you know if it is a yeast infection or something worse. It will let you know if you need to seek medical help for the problem that you are having. So far that is all that i can suggest to you and i hope you get rid of whatever it is that is bothering you. Just incase you didn't know that std "trick" can be treated safely with antibiotics so don't worry, but get it taken care of as soon as possible what ever it may be so it won't harm your body for being in there so long. Good luck!!!!

I was like u kinda tripped out my dang self.. that was like 10 years ago and have not had another one since.(knock on wood.) Over the counter meds helped. I was so imbarassed, but I mustered up enough courage to ask the pharmist at Walmart and he told me...(Monastat 7..)
Good Luck boo.. it takes the whole 7 day application...You will notice almost immediately relief.

I am also a big fan of eating yogurt. But like previous posts, see a doctor if no improvement.

I used to have problems with yeast infections until my sister told me that her doctor told her to quit taking only showers. Take warm baths. As warm as you can stand. I rarely ever take a shower now and I have been yeast infection free for 14 years. You can use scented bath beads on occassion but not every time. The best bath is just plain warm water and soap. Good luck.

If it is burning when you urinate, you probably have a urinary tract infection. You can drink lots of fluids, take a baking soda sitz bath for about 20 minutes twice a day, and take a product called AZO. However, if in two days you are not feeling better you need to see the doctor. If not you could get a kidney or bladder infection or worse. Doctors will work out payment plans with you or you can call the health dept. Also make sure you tell them you are taking AZo b/c it can affect the urinalysis.

I have had Chronic yeast infections for many years. I have tried EVERYTHING. You do need to be sure that it is a yeast infection. Just remember that different things work for different people as well. I never had success w/ prescription or over the counter medications. I have done a lot of research on the internet and found Tao of herbs- I believe on Amazon.com-Yeast Arrest. I found it in a "First" magazine. I ordered Yeast Arrest, which has boric acid in it, and Candidastat to take orally. I took this back in January, and I have not had a yeast infection since, which is a huge deal for me. I would look on Amazon.com or call 1888-###-###-####. If you have a on going problem- I would wear cotton panties,cut down on your sugar intake, Eat yogurt, and I alway heard to take showers and not baths. Sitting in a soapy bath always gave me a yeast infection. I hope this helps because it can be extremely frustrating!

If it is that painful the best thing to do would be to get in to see a doctor. If you can't I have heard that taking 1 tsp. of cream of tartar and mixing it with a little water - like a shot glass and just shoot it. I have a friend who got yeast infections a lot and she did this. You can also look online for other home remedies.

Hi V.,

I'm sorry you are suffering. When I had one a few years ago, some of the creams didn't really work and I had to get a prescription pill that helped. If the cream doesn't work after a couple days, you may want to ask the pharmacist for advice. If they can't offer anything, you may have to go to a doctor (or the ER if you really can't afford a doc) because the prescription probably would take care of it. Good luck!

K.

it might not be a yeast infection. call your local health department for the day that the doctors are there.

Have you tried the Monastat 7 suppositories - not the cream? I find I like the suppositories better for yeast infection. Also, eat plenty of yogart. The suppositories also can be bought with the little tube of cream which can be used topically if needed. Hopefully this helps. IF this does not do what you are looking for you may need to be seen by a physician. (I have had a very bad yeast infection where over the counter named medication was the one recommended by the doctor.) I have diabetes and yeast infection is one of the symptoms. Hopefully you get relief SOON.

I would suggest you look for a health clinic in your community. you can get treated for about $5 and be so much better off. Good luck

hi! my name is actually, S., just got confused registering. anyway,s, do you eat a lot of yogert? it has acidopholis! I don't think that is spelled exactly right but you can also buy it in milk or pills in the vitamin sec. in the store. these things put good bacteria back in your system. you did not say if you had taken antibiotic for anything. it takes good bacteria with the bad. hope this helps!

A friend of mine shared a tip with me that her midwife had told her. Peel a large clove of garlic and insert it just like tyou would a tampon. Change it once a day.
I've done it and it works - the logest it has taken was about a week, and that was when I was on heavy-duty antibniotics.

To remove it, sit on the toilet and push like you would to have a bowel movement. Reach up with your middle finger as you're pushing and you'll be able to get the end of your finger behind it and push it out.

i use to get yeast infections about once a month. i did not have insurance at the time either. i would watch your diet. try to eat or drink things with as little yeast in it. Also, the Diflucan pill is a miracle pill. I had to get them all the time with no insurance and it wasn't that much. Call around to different pharm. to see how much they charge and get your gyno to call it in for you. also check with your gyno to find out what milligram he/she will call in, i know that sometimes makes a difference on the price. if you don't want to go that route and if you can stick it out i would eat yogurt like crazy when i would see a yeast infection coming on. Make sure the yogurt says that is has live and active colutres in it. most of them do. I know Activia has it. another trick is to sit on the potty and pour cold water over your area. and wear cotten panties. the longer your private area stays warm the longer the infection will hang around. hope that helps. I had a yeast infection on a flight to Germany that was the most uncomfortable i have ever been in my life. i was running out of tricks so that's when decided to pour cold water over it. i was at my witts end!!!

For itch releif you can put plain yogurt on effected area. The bacteria neutralizes what is causing the itch and it feels nice and cool!!

It is possible that it is vaginitis. I would try to figure out if it is a yeast infection (w/the test mentioned already) and go from there. I think I would have a dr check it out if it is NOT a yeast infection.

We are in the same boat. LOL. Bless your heart. I SOoooo know how you feel. When I first got my yeast infection it hurt when I peed. I was at my aunts house and I asked her
"can I ask you a question? It is a little embarrassing, I hurt down here." She told me to drink plenty of liquids. I got some vagisil (equate brand) It seems to be helping, But I was sore there, and started itching after I started using the cream. I will tell you, Uh, soothing. Hmm, YEAH RIGHT!! gives a burning sensation. But I have been using that and So far it is not as bad. But if it doesn't stop in a week or so. I think they seem to last 1 to 2 weeks. If it still hurts after a week I suggest going to the doctor. But if it goes away you don't have to worry about it. I hope you get to feeling better soon.

What brand did you use? If you used a one day treatment, maybe try a 5 or 7 day and see if that helps, be sure to follow the directions correctly, and try eating yogurt that will help prevent them. If it doesn't get better you need to go to the Dr. Maybe try going to an urgent care clinic where they charge based on income.

It looks like you had plenty of advice with this one! However, I thought I'd tell you what my mom told me one time. This is only for a temporary relief but it is soothing, easy to do, and cheap. I kept a cup in the bathroom and after peeing or when wanted, you fill the cup with water as hot as you take and pour it over you each time you go. Actually it felt so good and it's better than scratching yourself raw.

have you tried the monistat treatment. wal mart has the same thing ina non brand tht works just as good.

I understand that you don't have insurance. But do you have a county health dept? You won't be turned away for inability to pay or you will get the care you need at a very reduced rate.
Over the counter creams are sometimes not strong enough. I imagine that you will be given Diflucan and that will clear it up. This treatment is by prescription, but does work very rapidly.
T. S

I used to have yeast infections regularly. The only thing that worked for me was the prescription pill from the dr. Clinics are pretty good about letting you pay out your bill if you are up front with them. But the PA at our clinic told me not to use the douches as this kills something in the membranes and will actually cause a yeast infection. She said just use plain water or add a little baking soda in the water. It won't help this time, but might help in the future. (I had used the douches for years before developing the problem). Hope this helps.
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You should probably see a dr. if you are so uncomfortable and have already treated it. You might look in to Planned Parenthood or your local Health Dept. if you do not have insurance.

Don't know if it's too late, but when I start to feel like I'm getting one, I start eatin yogurt. Twice a day. You might try that. Maybe even breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

sorry to here about that but I to have had my share(ha,ha) The only thing I would suggest is that you Might want to try using MONISTAT cHAFING RELIEF POWDER GEL(less than $10.00 and a little goes a long way) after cleaning the area well and then totally dry .this will creat a barrier that can breath but the moistuure can not agrivate the skin. But if this doesn't help definatly see a doc. Hope this helps

I thought I had a yeast infection one time and I went to the doctors. It turned out to be something else...so if I were you I'd go and get checked out and be safe then sorry...

I know you said you didn't have any insurance, but if you have used the cream and are still having problems it might be something more. It could be an internal infection that a doctor needs to look at and give you some meds to take. Don't let it go to long because it could cause some serious problems.

S. jane

I too have trouble with yeast infection any time I take certin medications. What I have found that helps along with the creams is eat alot of yoger it conter acts the yeast in your body. ( this is what I have found that works for me)

Yoghurt! It's great for thrush/yeast infections.

I've only ever eaten it (for breakfast and had it as smoothies) when I've had thrush, but some friends of mine have actually put it "down there". Girls have soaked tampons in yoghurt and done the usual with them after that. They swear by it!

However, the cream generally kills it off quite quickly... if it's still sticking around then you should get looked at as it could be more than just thrush.

Best of luck!

Buy one of the Monastat products over the counter and it usually works. If it doesn't and you have used it exactly as directed, you should see a dr. Maybe there is a free clinic in your town. You could get/or have a worse infection if the over the counter meds don't work as indicated. They are usually very effective and cure the problem. Don't wait for treatment, it will get worse.

i am a women's health nurse practitioner and often see women treat themselves for yeast infection, but in fact they have another infection. if you used cream for a yeast infection without good effect and the symptoms have continued then you probably do not have a yeast infection or it could be a rare type of yeast you have which requires a prescription. also, there is an infection called bacterial vaginosis(BV) that has the same symptoms as a yeast infection and unfortuantely there are no over the counter medications available. you must see a provider for treatment. you can look on wedmd.com for reliable information about BV. if you have a community clinic nearby they should be able to prescribe you metrogel if in fact you have BV at an affordable price. in the meantime stay away from baths, do not use soap in your vaginal area (only clean with water), do not douche, wear cotton underwear, and avoid wearing pads. it is best if you can go panytless especially at night to prevent moisture and after showering make sure your vaginal area is completely dry before getting dressed. you can use a blowdryer to the area on low to dry any moisture.