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Talk to me about thrush

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We just discovered that Ben has thrush, and it sounds like that may be what has been causing all of my pain and soreness, which means I've had it for a little while too.

The boys are now on oral nystatin, and I have a call into my OB to try to get a Rx for diflucan. Does anyone have any experience/tips on how to deal with this and get it cleared up as quickly as possible? I'm dealing with twice the pain with two hungry little men, I could really use some relief. Thanks!

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  • karleegirlkarleegirl member
    I can't make it clicky but check kellymom.com. I know you need to sterilize ant bottle nipples and pacifiers.
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  • Mom32712Mom32712
    My DD and I both had thrush.  Boil everything that goes into their mouths, wash clothes in hot water and with a little vinegar to kill the yeast.  I even rinsed my nipples after feeding with a vinegar / water mixture and then let air dry.   I also took a probiotic pill every day.   You have to be very clean and it's a lot of extra work but if you can get rid of the thrush with the first treatment it's worth it.
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  • KCD053109KCD053109 member
    You could also try taking Tylenol to help with the pain; talk with your dr. about the right amount. Lansinoh gel pads are also a soothing relief; hang in there - it will get better!
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  • ns1ns1 member

    DD and I are still fighting this now!  It's getting better, and only DD has had symptoms.    

    Like PP said, I boil / sanitize all bottle nipples and my pump shields after each use in boiling water and vinegar (it kills yeast apparently).  I also wash the toys she puts in her mouth after she chews on them!  (Someone on a board when I asked had a good idea about putting toys that went in LO's mouth in a bag and essentially "quarantining" them until you have time to clean them).  Also, change your breast pads often.   

    Good luck! 

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