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Re: Yeast Infection question
From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 09:26:07 -0500 (CDT)
There are a few things that it could be, including over treatment with
antibiotics. You could try using boric acid capsules ( a prescription
that needs to be made up). The itching on your husband's penis may be
psychosomatic. A yeast culture could be done, however.
At Mon, 30 Jul 2001, Janell wrote:
>
>I have been to 2 different gynecologists in the last 6 weeks, complaning
>of burning irritation, very mild itching up inside the vagina. They
>took a look at me and said it did not look like a yeast infection, but
>did cultures for all types of infections and STD's. All have come back
>negative. I am still going bonkers with this, they didn't have any
>answers for me and I burn inside on a daily basis. I also had an
>abnormal pap previous to this and they just told me to return in 3 mos
>to recheck.
>
>It seems like when more moisture gets up inside me, then the more I can
>feel a burn like itch. They gave me some Flagyl and Terazole at the
>same time, and I took both (Flagyl oral for 7 days, and Terazole 3 days)
>and it did not clear up the problem whatever it was since all the
>cultures did not show anything.
>
>Anyway, I had sex with my husband since this time, and he is now telling
>me that his penis itches. I am so frustrated with these doctors because
>they can't seem to tell me why I am burning up inside me and I want to
>just tear my hair out. There is no odor, no discharge whatsoever, only
>symptoms are the burning irritated, inflamed feeling, and mild itching.
>
>Any ideas on what my next step should be or what test I should ask for?
>
>Could it be that the test they did was a false negative?
>
>Could it be a yeast infection with no discharge and no odor, mild itch??
>
>I have also had the Group B Strep test as well, also negative.
>
>thanks!
--
J 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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