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09-24-2005, 03:19 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: connecticut
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Does anyone flare from Yeast Infections?
I was just curious if anyone experienced flares from yeast. I had HORRIBLE one a few weeks ago. I was (not to be graphic) so raw, that I could barely walk. I cleared it up with Terazol suppositories, but that made my outside area very sore. Ever since then, I have pain after urinating, as If my urethra is sore. Is flaring common with yeast infections? Thanks for any replies. Liz
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09-24-2005, 04:03 PM
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Location: Eastern USA
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Yep.  Anytime I used to get a vaginal infection - bacterial or yeast - I would go into a flare. I have seen a lot of other people here say that, too.
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Current IC meds: Elmiron (since 2001), Levaquin (one pill after intercourse to prevent UTIs), Lexapro (since 2003 for depression & anxiety, but also helps my IC)
Past IC meds: Amitriptyline (Elavil), Hydroxyzine (Vistaril), Detrol LA (They all helped, but I was able to discontinue them.)
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09-25-2005, 02:44 AM
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Location: Trinity, Fl
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Antibiotics are a great cause of yeast. Have you been on any? Some take acidophilis pills while on antibiotics to ward off yeast. Hope you feel better soon. Kathi
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09-25-2005, 04:40 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Junction City, Oregon, USA
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Did you see your doctor so you're certain it is yeast? I know there are some other conditions that can mimic yeast.
Donna
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09-25-2005, 11:03 AM
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ICN Member
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Location: connecticut
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It was definitely yeast, I was diagnosed, but the after effect took me by surprise!! I didn't expect to feel "discomfort". How long does a flare like this last? liz
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09-25-2005, 02:14 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: North Carolina
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I usually have several days of a flare after a yeast infection. I find the OTC creams used for yeast make me worse, so I usually get my doc to prescribe either Diflucan or Nystatin. If the yeast has come from a round of antibiotics, taking L. acidophilus pills, eating yogurt, or using a supplement called Flora-Q can help me -- Flora-Q is a capsule with a mix of normal intestinal flora, including L. acidophilus, and replacing all that was killed by the antibiotics seems to help me out some.
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You can see my IC story at http://www.ic-network.com/patientstories/jennifer.html -- it's a little out of date these days, but you'll get the idea!
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09-26-2005, 01:35 PM
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Support Leader
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Green Bay WI
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My flares from yeast infections can last about 3-5 days. Although I normally improve as soon as I start treatment. I agree totally with Jen...OTC creams hurt!
Let us know if we can help anymore! 
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