I have a yeast infection that just wont go away. Could there be something else seriously wrong with me?

Question

Even with medication and following all the rules to prevent it, it still never goes away completely. I am lost and do not know what to do next.

Answer 1

Definitely Candidiasis. It is challenging to treat however, mainly because there is a lot of medical misinformation out there intended to distract the patient away from the real cause and capitalize on the treatment of the symptoms instead. They succeed very well at this too, because really eradicating the condition requires a lot more work than most patients will even consider. Instead they become life long patients that doctors just love to have. The secret is simply to realize that the general overuse of antibiotics is the main cause of the illness, so the medical community does not even officially recognize this most fundamental disorder as a disease entity. Just know to avoid "medical" advice and look for alternative health advice. You will find there are some supplements that help, but even then, only when very strict dietary changes are kept. Avoid breads, cheeses, vinegar, meats, etc... The list goes on. Search for info on the means of testing for it yourself. Some call it "The Candida Challenge" It involves avoiding such foods as these for a time of one week and then eating some of them. If you are positive your symptoms will be very pronouced about 24 hours later.
It is not easy to stay on the remedial diet for as long as it takes to deal with this. I had it many years ago and nearly died from liver failure because of it. My condition was very profound though. It was only strict vegetarianism, for seven years, that saved my life. The official opinion of "medical" doctors that do recognize the condition is that it is incurable. But some alternative health physicians take difference with that, and I am living proof that they are right.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I don't know if you've been tested for a yeast infection, as it may be that it isn't thrush you have.

A similar condition, is Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), which can cause a discharge and itching. It is not a sexually transmitted disease, and is easily treated. If you haven't had a vaginal swab done, get one done to ensure that youre treating the right problem.

Secondly, if it is recurrent thrush, then there are 2 things to consider...if it is related to your menstrual cycle, then you may want to take some fluconazole the day in your cycle that the thrush starts, or possibly the day before - do it for 6 months and see if that eradicates the problem. The other thing to consider is getting a urine test or blood test done to check for sugar - diabetes can make people prone to recurrent thrush, so it is really important to rule this out.

If all this fails, then go and talk to either a health advisor at a GUM clinic, who should be able to give you some more help/advice, or get a referral to a gynaecologist (or dermatologist with an interest in sexual health)

Some women have an excessive white discharge, which is normal, and some have soreness in the vaginal area due to a skin complaint, so it is definitely worth getting a swab done.

Hope this helps.


Click on these links for info on BV and thrush - they are written to be easily understandable, and might give you some reassurance.

http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/patient_information/pils/bacterial_vaginosis.htm

http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/patient_information/pils/thrush_vaginal.htm

Answer 4

It's my understanding that recurring yeast infections can be caused from a candida overgrowth. Beneficial bacteria are what keep this yeast in check. Antibiotics upset the natural ballance of beneficial bacteria to yeast and allow the yeast to run wild. That's why folks are suggesting yogurt (to replenish the beneficial bacteria). Stay away from antibiotics...they will make the problem worse. Do a GOOGLE on candida. There is a lot out there.

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Answer 7

It seems to indicate your general health is not good, since your body can't fight off the infection. Get a second opinion from another doctor, you may need different treatment since you're not responding to the medication.
Check your diet and get some bloodwork done; the persistant yeast is an indication of something else that is badly wrong in your system. It could be any one or combination of a number of things; borderline diabetes, thyroid problems, metabolic disorders...get a second medical opinion.

Answer 8

Reinfection from a partner is a likely cause of the infection recurring, I would like to suggest that after changing your doctor, and confirming by tests the exact nature of the infection, try also:- Wear cotton panties to allow for better air circulation Restrict sweet and sugary foods, Yeast feed on simple sugars and grow more readily when blood sugars are high. To keep the cells in the vagina healthy, it is best to eat a whole food diet that is high in vegetables, whole grains, lean meat and small amounts of fruit. Avoiding alcohol, trans-fatty acids, sugar, refined foods and highly processed foods will help the body's immune system prevent infections. Antibiotics are often the culprit that causes the imbalance in the first place. Good luck

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Answer 10

These yeast infections are hard to get rid of even if you've tried everything. Keep in mind they can be sent back and forth by your partner, especially if you have sex quite often. Clean underpants, monostat treatments or doctor medications, sometimes pills are the only answers. These are live spores, remember this so, it must be treated aggressively. Try cranberry juice and yogurt regularly to help. Don't expect overnight help.