oral thrush?

Question

I apologise now in case anyones eating! lol. Ill keep it short, Last week had my wisdom teeth out and have been on a hell of alot of antibiotics incase of infection. I went to the docs yday for some more antibiotics of the same kind because I thought I had a small infection, and I was running out. He gave me some more. Today I have the weirdest taste in my mouth, and its kinda white on my tongue. Had a sore throat when I woke up, and my taste is different when I eat. My bf stayed over last night and he has the same symptoms when he got up! is it oral thrush?! Will the antibiotics im on now for another week clear it? its amoxicillan. thanks

Is it all the antibiotics that have cause the oral thrush if it is that?

i have a mouthwash to use because i cant brush my teeth properly called corsodyl (chlorhexidine gluconate) which apparently helps with oral thrush too, but I wonder why i got it if I have been using it for a week. x

Answer 1

Thrush is a yeast infection. The "good" bacteria in your body tend to keep it in check. Antibiotics get rid of all bacteria so that thrush can thrive. Eat plenty of live yoghurt and keep it in your mouth for a while before you swallow it. If you don't like yoghurt, the drink version is just as good (just twice the price).

Answer 2

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Answer 3

You poor thing, if it is oral thrush, you will need something to clear up the yeast. I dont think it is antibiotics you need, but more like you use for thrush in other places.

Throw away your toothbrush now, and buy 2 new ones, 1 to use while it is clearing up, and one to use after it clears up.

Dont kiss your boyfriend, and i hope it clears up soon!

Also yes I think it could be all the antibiotics you are taking that would mess with your bodies balance!

Answer 4

Sounds like thrush ( oral yeast) and the antibiotics would be the cause. Contact your oral surgeon and get a nystatan rinse and you should see improvement in a day or two. In the mean time no kissy face until your both free of this. Good luck!

Answer 5

Sounds like thrush.
Antibiotics enable Thrush (candida) to grow, as they kill all the
good bacteria which stops it normally, so no, they
wont kill the Thrush
go to the chemist, tell them and they will give you
a mouth wash/gargle. It should take 3-4 days to clear up.
If it's started downstairs you can get once only pessaries
for it these days.

Answer 6

I would say so - tastes like you've just eaten wallpaper paste! You'd be best to pop into your chemist and chat with the pharmacist. There is a cream to take (bit like the canisten stuff) and a pill (fluconazole) and a mouthwash that is designed for oral thrush. I would suggest you do this soon because it can take ages to clear up.

Answer 7

Yes, antibiotics caused the thrush because the antibiotics kill all bacteria, even the healthy bacteria we have in our mouths, in our vagina, etc. When the healthy bacteria is killed, then you get yeast infection or thrush. The medication you're on is causing it; it won't cure it. It will go away on its own but why wait & suffer. There is an antifungal prescription rinse called Nystatin that will clear it up. Just call your doctor and tell him/her what you are experiencing. Best wishes.

Answer 8

It sure sounds like thrush to me. Thrush is caused by the antibiotics so no it won't get better from them. You can try some probiotics (health food stores) like acidophilis tablets to replace the ones killed by the antibiotics. You can try gensian violet (something like that) health food stores to kill it but it's purple. Or call the dr and he'll give you a pill to take. Boyfriend needs it too.

Answer 9

It sounds like it. It's a yeast infection. Antibiotics can cause yeast infections. There are special meds for thrush....call your Drs - both of you.

Answer 10

Antibiotics can cause Thrush, especially penicillin. Check with your Doctor.