countrysidegirl

Hi

Question sorry to offend or embarrass

Ladies im very much enjoying sobriety however i have got a severe case of thrush!!!

Yes sorry its a tad sensitive subject

I have taken some oral treatment but by god its bad

Nothing else has changed same bubble bath. Partner. Diet And deodorant
Nothing changed here

BUT no longer drinking alcohol could this have caused the thrush ? I'm trying to deal with it before i see my gp just that never had it this severe

God sorry to ask this ladies

An itchy , embarrassed charlotte xxxx

GotGrace

Yuck. I can't imagine that the two are related but I would check with your GP soon! Good luck!

Raider

Thrush. Never heard of it. Looking I see it's a yeast infection? Related or not, you still should see a doctor. Good luck.

giochick

Thrush is basically a yeast infection (you don't say where you have it, but I am going to assume worst case scenario here). Surprisingly, alcohol usually contributes to thrush, not the other way around. I suppose it's possible that it could be related to not drinking, or it could be a part of a delayed detox. Definitely talk to your doctor. Don't be embarrassed, it's all part of being human (and a lady). But definitely don't drink, as that will likely exacerbate your symptoms!

DragonInTheSky

By oral treatment do you mean Diflucan? I can't think of any other oral treatments but Diflucan. Also, I'm not sure if they have Monistat (or something like it) in the UK, but if they do, try the seven day treatment. Not the one day, or the three day, the SEVEN day. Make sure to use it for the entire week even if you start feeling better. Also, try to stay away from sugary foods that yeast thrive on. Eat lots of yogurt, and get a good probiotic. I have found taking a probiotic everyday is a good preventative, and will also help you heal faster.

In my experience, we women usually have a pretty good idea about what's going on with our own bodies, but if you've tried these things and nothing has helped, see your doctor ASAP.

countrysidegirl

Thanks ladies yes its the down below type i took canestan the uk brand

Yep not very nice but im putting it down to hormone changes , alcohol knackers the hormone balance so it us likely that

Will see my gp in a day or two as im not one for seeing doctors normally

Thanks for your responses and again i do apologise as it isn't a pleasant subject

Xxxx

DragonInTheSky

I'm not sure if you've ever tried Diflucan before (it's by prescription only) but it's awesome. It's one pill you take orally, and for me it works within hours. Mention it to your doctor, if she doesn't mention it to you.

Taking5

Sorry you are going through this, I'm a dude but I know it can't be much fun.

You could post this in the women's forum.

countrysidegirl

Yes just reliased this....

Damn silly me

Mairie

I get that after anti-biotics Charlotte and erm...applying natural yogurt, work wonders

You don't need to see GP - your local chemist will be able to help. Actually, scrap that - if its your first time with it, you DO need to get the Doc to check it out

chicory

Agree with Marie- yogurt soothing inside and out... and about the chemist, they can help. if no improvement see your doctor

Nuudawn

Certainly stress can upset our hormonal imbalance. And although a positive stress on the body, a major behavioural change is indeed stressful. You are seeing a doc bout it though yes?

courage2

I think a big change in diet or stress (like stopping alcohol) can change your natural balance enough to make you react to yeast bacteria you'd normally tolerate. If the symptoms are annoying there's no shame in seeing a doctor.