Thrush - fluconazole tablet not worked

[Screamer]

Hello, I think I have thrush. Its my second bout in about a month. I stopped breastfeeding and went back on the pill just over a month ago so not sure if this is the cause. I've had it since Saturday and on Sunday bought a 150mg fluconazole tablet which is meant to work within 2 days. However it is getting worse.

It is difficult to make a GP appointment and I go on holiday on Saturday (so might not be able to see doctor before then). Does anyone know if I can take a second tablet or if I should try Canesten cream/pessary? I'm pretty sore

[NK346f2849X127d8bca260]

I think you have to wait a week to take another tablet. You can use the cream on the outside bits, might give you some relief.

Can you get a telephone appointment to ask for advive?

You have my sympathy, thrush in hot weather must be really uncomfortable.

[ChestyNut]

I always use the cream as well as the tablet, often takes longer than 2 days to clear though.

[BIWI]

Definitely use the Canestan pessary. I'd also try and make your diet as sugar-free as possible over the next few days.

And get some tea-tree oil-based cream, which will help soothe things.

You have my every sympathy.

(BTW - constant thrush was one of the main reasons I stopped taking the pill)

[ninja]

Yes - diet can make a HUGE difference. Cut out sugar, alcohol, yeast mushrooms even diary - it probably won't take long then! Also you can get Yeast Raider (probiotic) tablets from Hholland and Barret which help

[nightcat]

take a zinc supplement, works a treat

[Screamer]

Thank you - I have bought the Canesten pessary and cream today so will try and also try the diet advice!

[Screamer]

Well the pessary and cream worked.....then after 3 days it came back . Am trying to make doctors appointment but no idea how he'll examine me with baby in tow. Feel really rubbish now

[Sconch]

I've done the opposite to you OP - took the pessary and cream a week ago, which reduced it a bit but then it came back, and so took the tablet on monday and it hasn't worked yet. I think it's the heat! Hopefully the break in the weather will help us!

Take your baby to the doc in car seat or buggy, you'll be ok. I would have to go with a 3 and 5 yr old so I'm going to follow all the tips above rather than do that!

Good luck, I (literally) feel your pain

[LongGoneBeforeDaylight]

Yes take the pessary, insert as high as possible as it should kill the fungus that is coming out in discharge (sorry TMI). It's like killing it at the source. The only thing that worked for me as pessary and tablet and cream. V annoying. Mine went gradually though, yours might be doing that, and holiday might help if you can live in a swimming costume and floaty clothes (wearing tights to work is what caused mine I think!)

[hermioneweasley]

I always had to take at least 2 fluconazole 24 hours apart to kill it off.

Can you strap the baby in the buggy while you're being examined?

[BIWI]

Screamer - what about your diet? Are you cutting out sugar, as suggested? This will really help, honestly.

Good luck at the GP!