Re: So Confused!!
From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel ?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 13 Aug 2003 07:43:22 +0200
Hi,
The most probable cause of repeated yeast infections is the same metabolic imbalance as the cause of PCOS (sp!). So there is more sugar in your system and this is a very nutricious ground for yeasts to grow (the body does not produce yeasts).
But I am a little suspicious about "repeated yeast infections". How does your dr diagnose them?
For your info
Sam
> Jennifer I am no expert but I do get lots of yeast infections too I even get
> in on my arms and legs cause my body produces too much yeast. The best
> thing that helps me with this problem is to stay away from breads and pasta,
> and every once in a while I have to get the dr to give me some dyflucan(sp).
> There are other things that can help too I suggest going to a health food
> store and getting some advice.
>
> Jamie
>
> Jennifer <anonymous@obgyn.net> wrote:
> I was diagnosed with PSO at 18 after cramps so bad I was rushed to the
> hospital for apendicitis! The OB/Gyn did not explain much about it to
> me, other than that I would have to start birth control.
>
> Everything was fine until college when my migranes became more frequent.
> The PA told me to stop taking the pill NOW otherwise I might DIE!!
> (direct quote - a little alarmist to say the least!). I stopped taking
> the pill and also graduated which meant that I no longer had insurance.
> 6 months of no period and severe acne (which the pills never did get rid
> of completely)later and I moved to NYC and saw a new doctor. She also
> diagnosed me with PSO and explained a little more to me. I went on
> Mircette and things seem to have gotten worse. I have gained over 20
> pounds in a year and my hirsutism is really bad. I don't have migranes,
> and my acne is at least bearable at the moment. The worst thing is that
> I seem to have chronic yeast infections. I obviously told my new doctor
> about this during my 15 visits to her this year and she doesn't seem to
> be bothered by it - just keeps prescribing Mircette and Diflucan.
>
> Who should I be seeing and what should they be giving me? I am really
> concerned and I don't really know what to do!
>
> Sorry so long, and thanks!
>
> Jennifer
>
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