Im constantly getting thrush, why?

Question

At least I think it is thrush, why is this happening and how can I stop it? It's just really itchy and I always need the toilet.

Its not painfull to go to the toilet but I feel a constant itch. I have taken canasten before and it always works but it always comes back. Its getting very expensive.

Answer 1

You need to get rid of it with a single dose of Fluconazole. Ask your chemist.

Answer 2

You should talk to your doctor about going on a longer-term treatment. If it actually goes away with Canesten it probably is thrush. But the doctor can test to make sure, and if it is they can put you on a longer course of medicine.

Also, you might want to look into using boric acid. In studies it cures about 90% of yeast infections that don't respond well to anti-fungal drugs. You can buy it in a powder at the drug store, put a little bit (like the size of a big gel cap) into one of the cream applicators you get with Canesten, and insert once or twice daily for two weeks. This works very well, and you can keep using it as often as you want if the infection comes back. Usually I've heard once a week use recommended after the two weeks, if necessary. Normal doctors usually haven't heard of this, but many gynecologists recommend it! It's also REALLY cheap, a $4 bottle will last pretty much forever.

In general if yeast infections recur, you want to go on some sort of maintenance treatment after the symptoms go away, where you take a dose of the medication once a week or so, usually for about a year or however long you need to.

Also, you might want to try Rephresh, available at Walgreens and other pharmacies. It helps ALOT of people who have contant irritation issues, and it's much more convenient than any yeast medication if it works for you. It keeps the vagina acidic and mimics the protective conditions that healthy bacteria produce to help fight infection.

And just so you know, yogurt doesn't work in studies, nor do probiotics. The bacteria in yogurt or probiotics cannot colonise the human vagina. It might provide temporary relief because of the lactic acid, but does not cure yeast infections! The only probiotic that has been shown able to live inside the vagina is Fem-Dophilus, you might want to try that... Yeast treatment works WAY better than any of this "natural" stuff, however.

Answer 3

I had constant thrush for 12 months many years ago - it was a hormonal problem - and there wasn't much to help on the market only Canesten. There's now a very effective one off oral medication called Diflucan 1. Quite expensive, but very worthwhile as relief is achieved rapidly. I think Canesten do their own version of it. Ask over the counter at the pharmacy - the pharmacist will be willing to help. Hope you soon feel better - I know how miserable this can make you feel.

Answer 4

If it is thrush (white, milky discharge & itching - sounds nice, eh?) you can go to the chemist and get Canestan Once over the counter, which is an internal preparation that is no more diffcult to apply than inserting a tampon. To stop further infections, try to find the cause - it could be there is too much perfume in your shower gel or soap, so try using something like Femfresh in future (also available in Boots & chemists). Or see the other suggestions about diet, as this can cause thrush also. It isn't comfortable, but it is easy to get rid of.

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Im constantly getting thrush, why?
At least I think it is thrush, why is this happening and how can I stop it? It's just really itchy and I always need the toilet.

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A visit to the doctors is recommendable in this case as it is recurring fluconazole treatments such as canestan once are only recommended as an over the counter treatment if it is the first time of suffering from thrush in 6 months first time sufferers, or re-occurring sufferers should see the doctor to confirm that it is thrush that is the problem or to establish a reason as to why the problem keeps coming back, check for any underlying problem and advise on an appropriate course of treatment. certain medications can leave you susceptible to thrush such as antibiotics as an example. reducing the yeast and sugar in your diet can also help prevent it from coming back.

Answer 7

put a drop of tea tree oil on a tampon, leave in for a couple of hours, it really works clearing up thrush.

I was the same, and none of the creams worked. I've had a vaginal itch recently and my doctor told me to only wear white cotton pants, as the dye from coloured knickers were an irritant to me. I will add here I have sensitive skin..I can't use soaps, just perfume free shower gels for my skin type.
she gave me travocort cream. It is a very sensitive part of your body..
another thing that worked for me,was taking clarityn,

But I'm afraid you will need to go to a doctor to see what condition you have, as thrush does not make going to the toilet hurt, that sounds like cystitis.

Answer 8

Yeast Infection- A treatable fungal infection of the vagina. White cottage cheese-like thick discharge, but no strong odor.
Swelling and pain around vulva.
Intense itching and burning.
Painful sexual intercourse.
Treatment: Antibiotics - Diflucan 150 mg one single dose.
Fluconazole is used to treat fungal infections, including yeast infections of the vagina, mouth, throat, esophagus (tube leading from the mouth to the stomach), abdomen (area between the chest and waist), lungs, blood, and other organs. Fluconazole is also used to treat meningitis (infection of the membranes covering the brain and spine ) caused by fungus. Fluconazole is also used to prevent yeast infections in patients who are likely to become infected because they are being treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy before a bone marrow transplant (replacement of unhealthy spongy tissue inside the bones with healthy tissue). Fluconazole is in a class of antifungals called triazoles. It works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection.
Please see the web pages for more details on Vaginal yeast infection, Fluconazole (generic name) Diflucan (brand name)

Answer 9

Why are you self treating yourself? This will cause your condition to escalate into something more serious. Your health is your true wealth and only treasure. See your doctor and is time to educate yourself on std etc......

Your doctor will get to the root of the problem and will guide you accordingly. You must be very honest and tell everything to your doctor. Probably is just cystitis or a yeast infection but regardless of what it is go visit your Ob-Gynecologist.

Answer 10

Repeated incidents of Thrush are sometimes a sign of Diabetes, as is frequent toilet visits ( often accompanied by thirst ). I suggest you pay a visit to your Doctor to rule this out and or be given a proper medical diagnosis, and an appropriate treatment

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