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Thrush

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in June 2013 Moms
Confirmed today that my LO (11 weeks) has thrush for the third time so I'm assuming we never actually kicked it in the first place, just suppressed it. Anyway, we are doing yet another round of nystatin suspension for her. Also I'll be giving her some of my probiotic supplement (mixed with breast milk) per the pediatrician's advice. I'm on a probiotic, prescription anti-fungal nipple cream and eating Greek yogurt daily as well as boiling/washing the hell out of everything that comes in contact with her mouth or my boobs to kill the yeast. Following some Le Leche and Kellymom advice to cut down on sugar and dairy to "starve" the yeast in my body but it's only been a few days so I don't know if that's the answer.

I'm definitely not giving up on breast feeding but has anyone had a similar battle with thrush? It's exhausting to go through all this only to have it pop back up a few weeks later. My only friend who went through this just switched to formula all together because it was too difficult to get rid of the thrush. When my baby gets those white patches in her mouth, it seems painful for her to nurse and just makes me feel like a terrible mommy.

So frustrated!
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  • lioness13lioness13 member
    We have been dealing with it for a month. It's annoying as hell. I ordered genitan violet. If symptoms pop up again I will try it.
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  • watuzzigalwatuzzigal member
    I went through thrush twice. Here is what i focused on:

    I started changing my breast pads more often since yeast feeds on moisture. If your pads/clothes stay wet, you will probably continue to get thrush.

    I let my nipples air dry out at least once a day (and sometimes at night if they are leaking a lot)--same reason as above.

    I eat yogurt and/or drink kefir daily.

    I give my LO Gerber BabyGaia Probiotics daily (it also helps build her intestinal Tracy and cuts back on her painful gas).

    I am so sorry y'all are going through this. I hope it clears up for good soon!
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  • enuk2013enuk2013 member
    Thanks for the support, ladies. I feel better knowing we're not the only ones fighting this!
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  • FunkyPhoenixFunkyPhoenix member
    I was only able to bfeed for 3 weeks so I can't relate regarding thrush, but I did want to extend my sympathies. It's a very hard battle continuing to bfeed when there are so many ongoing issues. Hang in there. My milk ended up drying up after loads of issues, and I would do anything to be able to bfeed again or even have the supply to pump. No one ever tells you it is going to be this hard. I took a breeding class at the hospital while pregnant, and the instructor kept repeating over and over again, "All you need to breast feed is a baby and a boob." If I ever see her on the street...

    Anyway, so sorry for what you are going through. You are such a great mom for continuing to fight, and if you decide you can't do it anymore, you are still a good mom! ;-)
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  • Nix55Nix55 member
    We did the Nystatin for two weeks and only minimal relief. After a few days of gentian violet, the thrush was gone. GL. Hang in there!
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  • crystalreteguizcrystalreteguiz member
    edited September 2013
    I've been battling thrush for 7 weeks
    :(. We tried everything and while it usually ends up temp subsides it never rids it completely. I saw my dr today and after much debate she agreed gentian violet drops were the next plan of action. We actually started tonight. I purschaaed my drops at Walgreens in the pharmacy dept. GL
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