Re: UTI??Yeast??
From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Jul 2001 21:55:56 -0500 (CDT)
Annie,
My GYN has always told me to stop using any creams at least 48 hours
prior to being checked. The reason yeast may not show is because the
medication is still there. The medication is covering up what is there
and possibly skewing the results.
Talk to your GYN about stopping the meds for 48 hours and then being
checked.
Has your MD checked you for other types of vaginal infections, such as
bacterial vaginosis?
--
Robin
At Mon, 30 Jul 2001, Annie wrote:
>
>Hi, I was diagnosed with a yeast infection in April.
>My gyno. told me to take monistat. I immediately had
>a UTI also. I took antibiotics for that. The
>antibiotics gave me another yeast infection and I had
>to use monistat again. Since then, I've had numerous
>yeast infections and one more UTI. I don't know if my
>original yeast infection ever went away or I am
>getting new ones. I have been tested for STDs and so
>has my boyfriend. We're in a monogamous relationship.
> I am using Mircette. He has no symptoms at all.
>Since April, I have probably used over the counter
>creames or suppositories at least 10 times (1 day, 3
>day, 7 day treatments, you name it, I used it). I've
>also used Diflucan. I've gone back to my gyno every
>month because of the discomfort. She says the cultures
>show up negative. I don't have a UTI, maybe a little
>yeast. HOW CAN I HAVE YEAST WHEN I"VE TAKEN SOOO MANY
>SUPPOSITORIES AND CREAMS?? How can I have yeast when I
>just finished a seven day regimen the day before she
>checked me? My symptoms now are that I feel burning
>and discomfort if I have sex for a long time (even if
>I'm well lubricated). I feel like I am torn or ripped
>apart inside. I never felt this before these
>incidents. I also feel discomfort when I urinate. Not
>horrible pain or burning, but like tearing. I have
>read that using medications for yeast infections can
>cause chemical burns or chemical reactions in your
>vagina. Can this be what I am feeling? But I haven't
>used anything down there for about 3 weeks. Does
>anyone have any thoughts about this?? Please help. Anonymous
>
--
~Robin~
I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.
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