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07-15-2004, 05:32 PM
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Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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More Sensitive to Yeast.....?
Does IC make one more sensitive to noticing yeast infections ? I recall pre-IC sometimes i would not know i had a yeast infection, now it always feels so sensitive and i am buying OTC meds too too often - and yes they help. My doc has checked for for other infections.
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07-15-2004, 05:40 PM
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Location: Rochester New York
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for me I never had yeasts issues till my 2 years of pre diagnose and my never ending course of antibiotics! Since being diagnosed I have a hard time determining if I have a flare? A infection. or yeast? I always call my doctor and get in so I can be sure! Usually which ever one I thought was causing the havic isnot lol but Im learning !!!!
Kelly huggs and prayers
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07-15-2004, 05:40 PM
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Location: North Carolina
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I don't know... but I do know that since my IC has become full blown I get more yeast infections too. I get them in the vagina, and in the mouth/throat (thrush), and even one time in the bladder itself!!!!!
Finally, my uro put me on a 7 day course of Diflucan back in April, to just wipe out all the yeast -- so far, I haven't had any probs since then!
You may want to discuss something like that with your doctor.
Also, I think Katrina on this site knows some good natural remedies for yeast as well... hopefully she'll see your post and clue you in.
Good luck 
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07-16-2004, 04:21 AM
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I don't know if having IC in and of itself makes us more prone to yeast, BUT many of us with IC have been on a lot of antibiotics and that can definitely make you more prone to yeast....
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Diagnosed August 2001
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.)
My IC story: http://www.ic-network.com/patientstories/kim.html It's very outdated now. I've been virtually symptom free and able to eat & drink whatever I'd like for several years now.
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07-16-2004, 09:44 AM
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Location: Green Bay WI
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I don't know if it is IC or just that overall I am more aware of my body but I do think I notice or am bothered by that yeast infection earlier....early enough so that OTC stuff helps me theese days too...which I never would have believed before. Maybe it is just that after so many symptoms down there we are paying a lot of attention to what our bodies tell us about our bodies...especially anything near our bladder.
Just one possibility.
Take Care
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~I’m a newbie angel~Moderator of Alternatives, Antibiotics, Flare Coping Strategies, and Yeast Infections
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07-16-2004, 11:21 AM
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I recently went to the gyno thinking I had a bacterial infection and it came out neg. She did say that I had some white discharge but it didn't smell. Anyways I have seen some white flakes in my urine could that be yeast? Just wondering. She said I might be getting a yeast infection. I have a yeast infectrion on my skin? That's what my pc doc said. Anyways just thought I'd chime in. Take care all - Chris 
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07-17-2004, 05:47 PM
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Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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I dunno, my doctor isnt putting me on antibiotics. I guess I just dont understand if this awful feeling i sometimes get is a flare up or yeast.....Never had these problems before all these cystos.
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07-18-2004, 06:02 AM
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Well Greeneyedgall I think you should talk to a doctor about it.....always with new symptoms tell a doctor. I hope you feel better soon dear.
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~I’m a newbie angel~Moderator of Alternatives, Antibiotics, Flare Coping Strategies, and Yeast Infections
I believe God is using me, even now with my health so bad. He uses me for God. Things I gain from all my suffering are meant to help others. I hope I can help you too. Email me or start a chat if you like my help or anything. I CARE!Illnesses: IC,IBS, IBD, GERD, PFD, Epilepsy, Endo, Allergies, RLM,Rapid heart beat, low blood pressure,Gastritis,Gall stones,Tendonitis,migraines, Shingles, Prolapsed pouch,ext. fatigue (current problem) My hope story http://www.ic-network.com/patientstories/katrina.html
http://get-me.to/mandk http://www.mandksales.com
IC Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.
http://www.myspace.com/Kat_671 or find me on facebook http://www.facebook.com/kat671?ref=profile
Be the Miracle! & Pay it Forward!
carmelann@charter.net please contact me...I am here to help! http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ICinWI/ if your from WI please contact me!
http://icandme.9.forumer.com/
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07-18-2004, 06:28 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Florida
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I have not had more vaginal yeast infections since i got IC but, i am showing evidence of yeast problems in the rest of my body ( I am looking into alternative treatments for that but not till I have some other tests taken care of). Once before I had IC I had a yeast infection and my gynocologist said that I am especially sensitive to yeast even a little makes my body go crazy. also my urine is ALWAYS cloudy and the uro said that is ok part of the IC ( I also frequently have A LOT of blood in mu urine but NEVER any infection wierd but true). i am one of the wierd ones i think I have only had one true UTI my whole life and only one vaginal yeast infection ?
Good luck, 
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07-18-2004, 07:05 AM
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Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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Ahhh, thanks for the tips. I see my doctor about once a month. He says i never have any infection. Sometimes i feel so crazy, i know i am not....I just deal with these things one day at a time. He said i had a urethral stricture and IC. I asked how could i have a stricture and where did it come from? He said sometimes from infections yet i have no infections. Come September 1st I will have my 7th cystoscopy and my 4th dilitation.....I dont look forward to September at all.....  .
Yes i notice cloudy urine sometimes - i just flush it away these days.....  Nothing ever shows in a culture, except blood - how normal for me...... Seems to get better within a few days.
My poor sister is tired of my complaining - LOL I am tired on my complaining....Oh well, so each day goes....:dogrun:
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