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Re: Chronic Yeast Infection
From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 17 Apr 2001 08:31:36 -0500 (CDT)
You should have a culture of the vaginal flora done, including a fungal
culture. There are some resistant strains of yeast out there. Also, if
you are sexually active, your partner could be checked out.
At Mon, 16 Apr 2001, Alissa wrote:
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>I've had chronic yeast infection for over a year. At first I had an
>infection that wouldn't go away, then it kept coming back. Eventually
>my ObGyn tested me and discovered a bacterial infection which was
>treated with 2 rounds of antibiotics but I still had no relief from the
>symptoms though tests for bacterial infection came back clear. Since
>then I've had itching and burning off an on, and been tested for
>everything under the sun that could cause this. My only clue is that I
>had been on antibiotics 5 times in the period of 6 months and it really
>messed my whole system up. I was givin a 3 month supply of boric acid
>suppositories that worked for the 3 months that I used them then after I
>was done the infection came a'knocking on my door again. Needless to
>say I am going absolutly crazy with this and I've tried tons of
>medications and natural remedies. Does ANYBODY have any ideas on how I
>can get rid of this pesky fungus for good? And are there any
>complications that can arise from having infections this often?
--
James Wang, M.D.
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.
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