WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2002: Re: (Please answer RE: YEAST INF That will not go away)

Re: (Please answer RE: YEAST INF That will not go away)

From: Derek (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 8 Oct 2002 14:27:36 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 8 Oct 2002, Derek wrote: >
>This post describes my girlfriends problem exactly. This was posted by
>someone else and never answered. Can you please answer or give any
>feedback please.
>
>Help! I have had a yeast infection for 6 months now. I am not diabetic
>or HIV positive. I don't have a lot of discharge, it's mostly a burning
>irritated feeling with a slight discharge. Started out with OTC
>medication, and it did not go away. I've been to my OBGYN 2 times to
>make sure it is yeast. He's says the wet prep shows some yeast, but not
>a lot. He says it must be a reistant strain, and has sent off for a
>culture, but says that this usually takes 4-6 weeks to come back. Does
>that sound right? Anyway, I have taken Diflucan 2 times a week for 2
>weeks, and it did not clear it up. I went through 2 7 day terazol, and
>it did not go away. Last time at doctor he told me to do terazol 7
>again, and then use terazol 2 times a week for 3 months, and hopefully
>that will clear it up. I just finished the last 7 day treatment last
>week, and 2 days later symptoms are back, so I will continue now with
>the twice a week, and hope it eventually clears up. As long as I'm on
>the medicine, the symptoms subside a great deal, but as soon as I stop,
>they are back. Dr. said he would get back to me when the culture comes
>back. I guess my question is- Could this be something else Also, should
>I continue with the regime my Dr. reccommended or insist on trying
>something else? I don't know how much longer I can take this. it is
>ruining my life.

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Concerned

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