thrush question?

**HugsAndKisses** · 16-01-2008 16:00

well im a bit nervous i went to the doctor and turns out i have a nasty case of thrush...so shegot me to buy the canesten thing that u insert...ive never used this before and it looks scary....is it hard to use and is it really uncomfortable?

**Lastcenturymum** · 16-01-2008 16:03

Its fine, just relax when using it. The pessary or cream? I am allergic to the pessary (some product in it) but the cream is much more soothing. Also had problems with it when pregnant and my Dr gave me some cream that had me red and inflamed...arggghhh so if it doesn't settle in a couple of days..go back. Don't put it in too far.

IF you can (sounds grosse but its not, wack some original greek style yoghurt around the area - and wear a pad) its much more effective - dont worry, its very thick) Maybe keep off sugar for a bit and have some yakult too

**HugsAndKisses** · 16-01-2008 16:26

ye its the pessary one....i was using the cream but it wasnt really helping....oh well ill try and relax and hopefully all will be ok'

**HugsAndKisses** · 16-01-2008 17:08

yeah i thought u couldnt use them pregnant either but it does say on the pack just to get medical advice first if ur pregnant....

**Lastcenturymum** · 16-01-2008 17:13

Originally Posted by Liddy

i didnt know u could use a pessary when you're pregnant.. i always find they are more effective especially if the infection is inside, not outside. the cream is more for an external case of thrush.
lol if you've had sex chicky then u can handle this... u dont even notice it's there!

er no, it comes with an applicator and thrush is internal, usually right through the digestive tract too. You sure do need to exercise caution inserting them when pregnant though

**HugsAndKisses** · 16-01-2008 18:14

yeh it does have an applicator and like these tablet type things that i have to insert? thats right isnt it? now im confused

but yeah i have been using the cream externally but it hasnt made it go away

**punkbaby** · 16-01-2008 18:21

i was always told not to insert it either, did you double check with your pharmacist? Try up your yoghurt intake and maybe give those inner health a go seemed to work for me, also a bath with vinegar can help too

i hope it clears up soon

**HugsAndKisses** · 16-01-2008 18:31

yeah i did tell the pharmasist i was pregnant

he said its ok cause my doctor had told me to buy it

**Pixie** · 16-01-2008 18:36

I am right there with you, I get it bad in pregnancy. I actually was just looking up homeopathic treatments.
Pulsatilla and Kreosotum are two you can use for thrush in Pregnancy.

I have used the applicator one before it was great but also apply the cream for a further 5 days.

**HugsAndKisses** · 16-01-2008 19:02

Originally Posted by Pixie

I am right there with you, I get it bad in pregnancy. I actually was just looking up homeopathic treatments.
Pulsatilla and Kreosotum are two you can use for thrush in Pregnancy.

I have used the applicator one before it was great but also apply the cream for a further 5 days.

thanks for your reply...i ended up calling my sis in law and she has 5 kids and said she used it sometimes in pregnancy and said i just need to take care with inserting it and ill be fine

thnakyou everyone for your replys