XP: Persistent Thrush - Help!

mellydawn84

My little guy and I have had thrush for almost 2 weeks now. He is on Nystatin oral drops and I've got the cream for my nipples. I've been trying to avoid yeast and sugar. I've been rinsing my nipples with vinegar/water after feedings, sanitizing his soother every night, eating more yogurt and airing out my nipples(to my husband's delight).

So my problem is, it's not going away! I'm going to pick up a refill of his Nystatin and try Monistat for my nipples but I'm sort of at a loss to what else I can do. I will try and find the Acidophilus at the drug store while I'm there, as I know that can help too.

Anyone else go through this? What else can I do?!

LiluBee

grapefruit seed extract...see my reply to other thrush post further down!

stargzr77

Another vote for grapefruit seed extract. Get the liquid and start taking the capsules. This is what my LC had me follow when I got it with DD and now I just follow it when I know I have it. I just got over it with DS and it will take a week or so for it to go away.

 Here's how to use it

https://www.drjacknewman.com/help/Candida-Protocol.asp

nycdueinmay

We had thrush (at least, LO did, I never really showed signs) and it was fixed with Diflucan. I have heard a mixed bag on the effectiveness of Nystatin, so maybe you should talk to the pedi about switching to Diflucan? I simply used generic clotramizone 1% cream on my nips preventatively. DD had classic cottage cheese tongue and it was gone by 2 days on Diflucan, we completed the 2 weeks required and have had no problems at all. I'm sorry things have been so rough for you!

lindseynicole203

my lil guy has had persistent thrush and we went to the ped today and he was put on diflucan!! the ped said it works wonders cause that nystatin was a joke. I dont breastfeed so im not being treated but you could be treated with diflucan as well! Good luck