Yeast Infection Problems

[krazimitzi]

Hi sorry I'm not a mum, I was a MTB but M/C in 10th week earlier this year. Before that doctors in KK had already given up hope on my situation - they asked me to consider adoption - I was plagued by ovarian cysts (removed thru op), then hormonal problems (did a "reboot" hormonal treatment injection), 6 months later my period came back with a vengeance, but now my issue is that since Sep 2011 I have been getting yeast infections.

It is so bad, sometimes hurts so much I cannot even sit down. It will tear easily so I will cry while bathing cuz it hurts. Itchy until cannot sleep. Everytime I go to the doctor they will give a suppository and it will go away in 7-10 days but then it will come back again just as soon as it went away.

Now I get it every 2 weeks, and since I have given up on suppositories (am trying holistic alternative treatment), I now have it every single day of my life. This means that I get at best ONE day every month to TTC, and it may not fall on an ovulation day, so good luck to me indeed. Even when I do have sex it hurts so bad, it will be raw inside and I will end up bleeding, and crying, mostly because it hurts so much.

I've been reading a lot of forums online so I've tried all those suggestions like yoghurt, lactobaphilus, probiotics, neobiotics, garlic, tea tree oil, omega fish oil, evening primrose oil, cranberry supplement, almost anything and everything, but seriously no use.

Even the most senior doctors at KK tell me they are baffled, they say they don't have any other weapons to combat my problems, which they say are absolutely "normal". I didn't realize not being able to have sex or bathe properly or sit down or sleep properly was NORMAL.

It's been going on for almost a year (will be a year next month), and honestly it is frustrating and depressing. I would like to know if anybody has CHRONIC RECURRING YEAST INFECTION OR BACTERIAL VAGINITIS problem? And what did you do to solve it? Please share!

I heard some people say that TCM works, or maybe acupuncture, I'm not sure where to go to. So if you have any recommendations for TCM clinics, please do share, so I can at least call them and ask if they treat yeast infections. (By the way, how do you say "yeast infections" in Chinese???)

I went for a trial cupping moxibustion the other day and the place has never treated yeast infections but moxibustion is supposed to help in female reproductive and gynae areas, I'm not sure if it's worth taking such a huge risk (and spending some $3500) to try it out and what if it doesn't work? Then again, this problem is so depressing I also don't know how much longer I can tahan...

Please help! Any suggestions or recommendations are appreciated! No matter how far fetched! I'm willing to try ANYTHING! THANK YOU!!!

 

[mellyjong]

Hi Krazimitzi,
I'm sorry 2 hear abt yr plight. And truly empathize with u. Pls dun be depressed or frustrated. I'm a MTB & van share wif u wat my doc advised me. Am not sure what kind of diet u r on but what works 4 me is being on vegan diet (vegetarian + no dairy pdts). I can recommend a good gynae 2 u, should u wish 2 seek medical help. He is a fertility specialist.
Another gf who is always having yeast problem went 2 see TCM, who also advised cutting out dairy pdts from her diet.
Pls pm or email me if u would like more info.
Take good care!

 

[deon_tan]

Hi, I had bad yeast infection thru out both pregnancy(entire 9mth). Gynae told me its absolutely normal, just hav to live with it. I tried to avoid diary n 'cooling'(liang) food, it does help awhile, but relapse very fast.. Fortunately I recovered both times immediately after the baby is out.. I guessed is individual body, some r most prone to yeast infection. I got it 2-3 times a yr when I'm not preg..
Anw jiayou, seek more alternatives.

 

[ann_marisa]

What I found personally useful is to totally cut sugar from your diet and take a good quality probiotic that has different strains. It really has to start from diet. See the website links below.

http://www.mercola.com/Downloads/bonus/candida-yeast/default.aspx
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/01/11/natural-remedies-for-yeast-infections.aspx

Your hubby should get treated to as he might have it too but there are no signs. Each time you have sex, he is just passing it back to you. In the meantime, for immediate relief, perhaps ask doctor for a pill instead of suppository. I've found that more effective.

I personally don't think the TCM cupping is worth pursing. I do regularly see a TCM as I had stomach problems and that does have an impact on yeast issues. Try the diet and the probiotics. For me, that had long-term impact.

 

[jofeny]

hi, i have recurring yeast infection for abt 6 months.

i went to many GPs and gynae and none cured me. i spent easily over $2000 and the gynae keep asking me to eat months of antibiotics and even injection.

if u r really serious to get it resolve, u can visit Doc Ong clinic (Burlington Square, 175 Bencoolen Street 189649.) He is the only doc who did a swipe test for me and discovered there are 2 different yeast infection occuring at the same time and thats y it jus didnt recover.

some of the things u can do:
- shave your pubic hair
- change your panty liner/pad every 3 hrs
- avoid spraying water at your vagina.
- avoid drinking sweeten drinks (soft drinks, coffee/tea, bubble tea)
- avoid taking food that are too acidic (vinegar) or too spicy

he prescribed to me that time 1 oral medicine and also 7 days (insert twice daily). it was cured until now. easily 3 years and i havent got any.