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October 9th, 2011
Hello, I have been reading the forum and all there is on Yeast infections.
I do a lot of sitting I work at home from the computer. I have been wearing loose clothes. I have had yeast infections before many years ago before I had children, but this one has been off and on for 6 months. Just when I think it is gone it comes back. It does not smell bad but it is white cottage cheese and it is so excruciatingly itchy I rub the skin with a wet towel until it bleeds and hurts I can stand the pain but NOT the itch. I am diabetic. And I read info on that too. It is way to swollen for me to have a traditional "PAP"
So I am so miserable. I finally get it cleaned out and stopped itching. I then put Vaseline on it to keep it from hurting so much. It comes back in a few days. I AM SO DESPERATE to find out what is wrong or at least what might work for it. I used monostat and it made it burn and did not make it feel better. Please help me!


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replied October 11th, 2011
Yeast Infection Answer A27558
Hi,
Welcome to ehealthforum,
If you are a diabetic patient with uncontrolled sugar levels, it could explain the recurrence of infection. Increased sugar levels in blood or tissue fluids can make you susceptible to infections. Consider monitoring your sugar levels. Go ahead with getting a vaginal swab/smear test done to identify causative organism. Get started on treatment as indicated. If infective cause is detected, (and if you are sexually active), get your partner also treated simultaneously to prevent chances of re-infection. Drink plenty of water. Take adequate rest. Avoid vaginal douching, use of harsh soap or perfumes in the area. Use loose cotton undergarments and avoid tight fitting clothes. You can also consider using Caladryl lotion or Aloe vera lotion to soothe the itching temporarily.
Take care.



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replied October 17th, 2011
Hello there! I see there is already an answer to your question. However one of my good friends had this same problem. She was only 23 at the time!! She was very depressed and went months on end without having sex with her boyfriend simply due to the fact that she was so embarrassed!

She had several injections, creams, and antibiotics to try to cure her problem. It would go away for a couple of weeks but then return!

I felt so bad for her that I began researching myself. I wanted to try to find a natural, long lasting solution to this problem. I FINALLY found a book that I recommended to her. Lets just say, It worked miracles! I was so pleased with the outcome of this that I wrote my review on it for other women or even men!
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