Yeast Infections

Britt1406

Has anyone else been getting multiple yeast infections? This is crazy and a major PITA! The doc said if the OTC medicine does not get rid of it, she would give me a prescription. I have been trying to eat more yogurt, but it still comes back. I am thinking maybe a prescription would work better and keep it away! Another week until my next appointment.

babyhunbun7

I am so sorry.  I had one in college and honestly thought that I was going to die.  I would talk to the doctor about the medication.  There is no way I could deal with that.  Can you take pro-biotics instead of just the yogurt. Maybe that would help?

Sami91

So far my problem has been UTI's. Though if you go by my mother's pregnancy with me (and so far mine's been EXACTLY like hers) I'll start getting YI within the next month. I'm hoping not!

Good luck with yours. As gross as it sounds, when I've gotten YI's in the past the ONLY thing that helps (since I'm allergic to the monistat stuff) is drinking garlic water. I don't know how safe that is during pregnancy, but it worked when I wasn't preggers

AraDesi

Have you ever tried kefir? It's like a liquidy yogurt, you can find it in the yogurt section. The only reason I suggest trying it is because it has many types of probiotics in it, instead of just the one that yogurt has. It can have a funny texture, so I usually dilute it with some milk or just add it to a smoothie. I don't know about helping with a yeast infection, but it definitely helps with digestion, so it couldn't hurt to give it a try.

DottyBlue

I just got one this weekend and I never get them unless if I have been on antibiotics.  No suggestions, just sympathy!

dixneuf

I've been taking acidophilus twice a day and that seems to be helping. Sorry, it sucks!

Britt1406

dixneuf:

I've been taking acidophilus twice a day and that seems to be helping. Sorry, it sucks!

One of my friends suggested this, I wondered if it was on the list of safe things to take, but hadn't checked yet.

schafer17

I get them all the time.  Nothing helps me except prescriptions.  The last one I got, I was 6 weeks pregnant.  Dr. always prescribes Diflucan for me.  Works like a charm and she said it was safe to take the one pill with be pregnant.

jessican08

I had to go in today b/c I was sure I either had a YI or a UTI. I tested negative for both but the NP I saw said she wants me to go ahead and use Monistat anyway because it definitely "looked" like I had one (I'm using Crinone so that could be masking it).

She gave me a Rx but said it was basically the same as Monistat. She said get whichever was cheapest.

ChrisG83

For preventative care I take acidopholis (sp) which has helped me for years. I take one capsule of 2 billion cultures everyday. I asked my OB if I was safe to take it while I was pregnant and he said yes. Also like pp said when I did get one I would take a Diflucan and it works wonders. I don't know if that is safe but I would definitely ask for one if it is. Also you want to avoid any carbs and starches and sugar. My doc always says "sugar is to yeast like fuel is to fire" I have been told not to eat any chips, juices, pastas etc. while you are waiting for it to clear up.

cubberss

YES!  I've had four so far this pregnancy!  It's insane and horrible.  My MW suggested garlic pills and Grapefruit seed extract to flush it out of my system.

jennadoll87

Ohh im so sorry. I am also prone to yeast infections... monistat works for the discomfort 90% of the time but every once in a while i do need the rx from my ob. My yeast infections seem to happen more frequently when DH have sex more often so I've learned that I always have to shower immediately after to help prevent irritation.

So sorry, i feel your pain.

esmemehl

I have had a couple, but otc has worked for me each time. My OB told me that if that didnt work to let her know. I have heard that not only are we more prone to YI during pregnancy, but they can be more severe. Hope it gets better soon. I do hate themnso.