Thrush Issues

[tears_of_joy]

Thanks everyone for your help Its back to being bearable at the moment so i will see what happens after the course of cream this time.

sonicallyanimated- Its terrible isn't it! Good luck with the canestan i hope it works quickly for you.

[Cricket]

Hopefully the canesten will relieve the problems for you!
But there is a chance it will return - canesten kills the excess yeast, but since the conditions have not changed, and there is nothing to "replace" it, in a sense, you could very well end up back with the same issue. The vaginal pH changes during pregnancy, making the environment much more friendly for yeast, so it is much more likely to grow out of control. (there is always some yeast present - it's just balanced by other things too.) That's why the other measures might help more, long term. The yogourt or acidophilus provide the bacteria that can counter the yeast, and prevent it from growing out of control. The reduction in sugar and white flour lowers your blood sugar (I think!?) so that there is less for the yeast to feed on. And, staying as clean and dry as possible also prevents the environment from being too favourable for yeast growth. (It likes warm, dark, moist environments - obviously there's only so much you can do in that department, but every little bit helps! )
Wish you all the best for finding a good solution!

[belle75]

Acijel - a vaginal "acidifier" may help. Brings the vaginal pH to the correct level so good bacteria thrives and kills yeast. Don't use the applicator in pregnancy though. Also, avoid using soap and other cleansers. warm water and a pH 5.5 cleanser (Sebomed) if possible. Keeping a tube of canesten( ask for 3 day cream - it is stronger) in the loo and apply each time you go to the loo (externally without applicator) will help.

[jma]

Hi!

How horrible for you I also had it extremely bad from about 9 weeks of pregnancy until 35 weeks. I was about 3 times the size I should be down there and it was just running out of me, sorry if tmi!!

I used Nilstat and Canestan, both to no avail (about 10 courses or more of each!!). I used yoghurt even, which felt nice cause it was cold but didn't really help.

I ended up begging the chemist to give me the oral form of canestan and it cleared up. It was the only thing that helped me.

Luckily because I went into Labour at 36 weeks!!

[Michelle71]

I had nasty thrush earlier in the pregnancy - before my gestational diabetes kicked in. Diet is important. Get your blood sugar tested just in case. The organic yoghurt on the outside is also helpful as well as the canesten. It took me three tubes and one lot with the internal applicators for it to settle. It is fine at the moment

[fazzamum]

yep I can relate to this Hormones make me get thrush, I can't even use the pill. One of the ways I knew I was pregnant was thrush!! Now I have a second great suprise - ORAL THRUSH!! HIDEOUS!!
So tomorrow I am going to buy some of the good bacteria tabs and I have cut out all sugar...hope to see an improvement.
Good luck!!