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I am not one to usually, so should I? Would you?
Posted by FebPenguins
on 4/14/12 at 4:04pm
I am not one to usually hoard my Rxs but everytime I can get a dr to prescribe diflucan I ask for three instead of the one. This is the one time yeast infection Rx, it is lovely! Anyway I am pretty sure I have one now and would like to take one. I did some research and it is not reccommended for pregnant women, it did say something about fetal issues for long term use. Well obviously I won't be using it for long term. As I said I don't usually do this but surely I could take just one? I also know this is a natural group so maybe others have other ideas? I want relief.
PS: I am 21 weeks pregnant, said ony b/c I know it is hard to keep track of who is prego.

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Posted by tabi_cat1023
on 4/14/12 at 4:18pm (1 like)

I would try other treatments first...non flavored plain yogurt up there works. Diflucan should be a last resort
Posted by toopicky429
on 4/14/12 at 4:19pm

I agree with this.

Quoting tabi_cat1023:

I would try other treatments first...non flavored plain yogurt up there works. Diflucan should be a last resort
Posted by haleykj
on 4/14/12 at 4:25pm

Yep I agree too. And do you take probiotics? If so what kind/how much? you may want to take more if you are having issues.
Posted by VintageWife
on 4/14/12 at 8:00pm

I think I'd try other things first.
Posted by JazzysWifey
on 4/14/12 at 9:03pm

I also agree

Quoting toopicky429:

I agree with this.

Quoting tabi_cat1023:

I would try other treatments first...non flavored plain yogurt up there works. Diflucan should be a last resort
Posted by tansyflower
on 4/14/12 at 9:07pm (1 like)

hmmmm my doctor said it was a no-no when he gave me a script for antibiotics (i wanted it just in case)....
that being said i did some garlic clove vaginal inserts and inserted some probiotic vaginally and i never got a full blown infection which is totally unusual for me.....i usually end up with a HORRIBLE yeast infection after a a round of antibiotics so this was great :)
Posted by peaches_04
on 4/14/12 at 9:07pm

Yeast infection....try tea tree oil just a couple drops mixed in a carrier oil and coat a tampon with it
Posted by larissalarie
on 4/15/12 at 12:24am (1 like)

How about probiotics? If you're getting yeast infections this regularly, you should probably look at a dietary change.
Posted by JeniJonas
on 4/15/12 at 1:46pm (1 like)

I've successfully gotten rid of yeast infections with garlic clove tampons. You peel a clove of garlic, puncture it in a couple places, wrap it in cheese cloth and tie it off, then insert. The ends of the cheese cloth allow ease of removal. Change it every few hours and mine usually cleared up after a day or two.
Posted by catholicmamamia
on 4/15/12 at 10:25pm

I would not take it, but would definitely go the garlic/probiotics route.