Hi TD,
So glad you had the diagnosis confirmed! Acijel is available over the counter. I would suggest using it in the morning and using ecovag pessaries at night (ask your pharmacist for this).

Might also be a good idea to take Diflucan (or cheaper version) oral capsule to get rid of the infection quicker. You can take a non-drowsy antihistamine like claratyne for the itch. Sounds like a whole heap of stuff to take, but it will be worth it in the long run.

Keep on top of it by using preventative measures, acijel and maybe diflucan each time it flares up for the next few weeks/months and hopefully it'll go for good. The main thing is to let the vaginal environment and pH settle, so don't use harsh treatments, cleansers, scratching etc for now.

Don't forget to treat your partner and use a condom until you've fully healed up! GL and hope it all settles soon, hun.