Yeast infection fix? - Women's Health Message Board

Rawien22 · 06-30-2008, 10:13 PM

So... I'm 19 and just moved to a new state... I've been looking for a new OBGYN but havn't found one close to home yet... I developed symptoms of a yeast infection and since it hurts badly I don't wanna wait till I can get an appointment.... My boyfriend and I came here together and have been together for almost 2 years... We get tested together every 6 months... so I'm sure it's an infection... any suggestions to take care of it on my own? Even a temporary fix until I get a doctor would be great... this is my first one too... (since I was a kid who lived in her swimsuit...)

kelly1986 · 07-01-2008, 12:36 AM

hi dear,

i am the yeast infection queen!!!!
i however am allergic to monistat...have you ever tried that?? works for most people..its called monistat 7.you can even buy the 7 prefilled tubes...then use and dispose...i suggest in bed right before bed so it gives it a chance to work better...also eat lots of yogurt...yoplait (with live cultures) it will say on the cup....my dr always says eat lots of yogurt..

the thing that works best for me is a pill called diflucan...but its prescription and don't know if you have a doc. yet to call it in for you...

usually the monistat would clear mine up until the allergy thing....oh and lots and lots of water....

ps monistat is over the counter with the tampons etc. i think...best of luck kel

Rawien22 · 07-01-2008, 02:00 PM

I talked to a friend of mine, and she called her Doctor... she did a big favor for the both of us and called in the script for me it's called Fluconazole 150mg... I hope this works for me. I think I'm going to just go to this doctor now... I'm eating the yogurt... but I'm not sure about the water... before I knew what this was I was very itchy and scratched myself a bit raw... so pottying hurts so incredibly bad...

janewhite1 · 07-01-2008, 04:11 PM

Drinking a lot of water will make your urine thinner, and therefore less painful on your sore vulva. After, take some toilet paper, wet it, then blot yourself clean. Don't rub.

You can also sit in a lukewarm bath to relieve your discomfort.

cookiemunster65 · 07-02-2008, 07:28 AM

sounds weird and utterly discusting, but taking regular yogurt.. like no flavor, nothing. smear it on and wear a pad (like for heavy periods.) the natural bacteria in the yogurt help soothe and get rid of the infection.

quirky little trick, but it works.