Coconut oil for thrush?

gypsymystic

So, DS has thrush, and now I am pretty much certain I have it. On my boobs obviously. (Agggh the burn!) I read it can be treated with coconut oil, so today I got some EVCO, do I just rub it on my nipples, and in his mouth. Do I need to treat his bum with it too? He has a slight rash. I also plan on sanitizing all his bottles, my pump parts and toys etc with my steamer sanitizer and distilled vinegar. I read it can be repeatedly passed between us though- how can I prevent that, other then treating us both at the same time? Calling Dr in the morning to see what she recommends as far as a cream for LO, but I don't have insurance ATM so what should I take/use? Any other recommendations? I have never had it before or had to deal with this so I am a bit overwhelmed by all the information I am reading via google...

Nikkipal82

I used nystatin (rx) cream on my nips and her bum. It's important to treat both so you don't keep passing it back and forth. I've read you can use lotrimin (not rx), but you have to wipe it off before bf. If insurance is an issue, I'd ask the doc about that.

gypsymystic

Thanks ladies, I hear Lotrimin works too, I am treating both of us with coconut oil and diluted vinegar now, have a Dr appointment for LO first thing tomorrow morning. So far the coconut oil has worked on my nipples and his bum. No more pain or burning so at least I think it is working. FX.

delatl

I tried everything for thrush, including prescription meds for us both. If it happened again, I'd start with gentian violet before anything else.

gypsymystic

Dr said his was a very mild case. It appears we are both clearing up using the coconut oil already. H can't smooch the baby, and I warned him to stay far, far away from my boobs... he is allergic to coconut.