WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2000: Re: Please help...I dont know what to tell the doctor

Re: Please help...I dont know what to tell the doctor

From: Jenni (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 25 Oct 2000 15:40:09 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 25 Oct 2000, Hopeless wrote: >
>HI,
>
>I've been having problems,and I need help. This month I got another
>yeast infection. I went to the doctor to get DIFLUCAN. I took Two of
>those pills about 4 days apart. Now the yeast infection on the inside
>seems to be cleared up, but now I have a rash or reddness on the
>external part of my vagina, inside the lips (sorry so graphic)it does
>itch, and intercourse is painful with a constant burning sensation, like
>the inside is RAW. This has been going on for 2 months.
>
>I should point out is that my potassium blood levels are out of wack and
>they are trying to figure that out too. The level is at 6.8. Will this
>hinder getting pregnant? Could potassium being out of wack make my
>vaginal environment sensitive?
>
>Thanks for all your help and sorry so long, but I've been to the doctor
>several times for the same tests over and over again,and they havent
>fixed anything yet. I just need some advice as to what kind of care or
>tests I should be getting.
>
>--
>Hopeless
> Dear Hopeless,

I am not a physician, but I am a nurse. If your potassium level is really 6.8, I certainly hope your physician is treating you with all urgency. That is a dangerously high level and could result in cardiac arrest. There is obviously an imbalance of your electrolytes and I really hope your doctor is giving you something to get rid of all of that potassium. Secondly, I have had the same problems with yeast where I get the inside cured but the outside is still irritated. It may help to buy some antifungal cream of your choice and treat it according to the instructions. By the way, no sex until the infection has cleared up. It may help if your significant other used the cream too. Good luck!

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