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Boots refusing to sell canesten to men! Wtf!

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Stressedgiraffe · 01/06/2023 16:25

Dh went to boots to buy canesten today and the sales person refused to sell it to him as he was a man! Apparently the pharmacist stepped in and he bought it.
Wtf? Surely men can get thrush or could have been buying it for someone else. It's bonkers
Apparently she said it was a boots policy!

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WhatADrabCarpet · 01/06/2023 17:34

My husband's need for Canestan turned out to be diabetes. Wonder if that's why.

As to millipedes... who knew?

mainsfed · 01/06/2023 17:33

How on earth do you spot thrush on one millipede leg?

GeneHuntsCowboyBoots · 01/06/2023 17:32

Readyplayerthr33 · 01/06/2023 16:47

Men dont often get thrush unless there is something more serious going on. The policy is that men are advised to go and see their GP. Boots don’t want to be covering up signs of a more serious condition by selling thrush treatment to men without being sure they will go and see their GP.

This is so true. My DH had thrush which he got cream for from the practise nurse. It recurred lots and he was also sore (sorry if TMI).

I was concerned I had it and was reinfecting him, even though I had no symptoms (had a symptomless bout before). Turns out when he went back a to the docs a few months later, after continued soreness and no lasting effects from the cream, that he had type 2 diabetes. His Hba1c was extremely high. He’s now treated for the diabetes and his Hba1c is in normal range and everything else is back to normal!

OnlyFannys · 01/06/2023 17:32

Hazelnuttella · 01/06/2023 16:46

This is my favourite ever mn plot twist

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Same 😂 this is the first time I've laughed out loud for a while whilst reading an MN thread. DP is asking what I'm chuckling at

WiseUpJanetWeiss · 01/06/2023 17:30

EmmaGrundyForPM · 01/06/2023 17:05

It's a millipede with only 5 legs?

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😂

VitoCorleoneOfMNMafia · 01/06/2023 17:30

Your GP is in the wrong there. Male UTIs are more serious than female onea because of the risk of the prostate becoming infected, so a doctor is required. Says so in the "See a GP" box here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-tract-infections-utis/

Scarbsbeach · 01/06/2023 17:30

A few days ago at our Tesco pharmacy I tried to buy a Canesten oral capsule that I’ve used in the past when having taken antibiotics I’ve ended up with thrush as well as an upset stomach. For the first time ever in my life it turns out I’m TOO OLD to buy something! It seems that there’s a new policy that if you’re over 60 you must see a Dr 🙄 to rule out other more serious reasons for the symptoms. I was left like a fish gawping 😲 funnily enough, I haven’t tried to book an appointment as yet….

Flapjacker48 · 01/06/2023 17:29

@Moro93 That GP has a poor grasp of male urology and lack of understanding of antibiotic prescribing rules then!

GellerYeller · 01/06/2023 17:29

I bought Canesten in Home Bargains but when I got home noticed it was a variant for Athlete’s Foot. Would that do next time? Good luck Dave.

Runningonjammiedodgers · 01/06/2023 17:28

Please tell me when the Pharmacist asked DH who it was for DH answered 'its for my millapeade.' With no further explanation offered.

Killingmytime · 01/06/2023 17:28

Love dave! Centipedes on the other hand…

Killingmytime · 01/06/2023 17:27

This is my fave thread ever

Watchinghurling · 01/06/2023 17:27

The poor millipede!

swimsong · 01/06/2023 17:27

Readyplayerthr33 · 01/06/2023 16:47

Men dont often get thrush unless there is something more serious going on. The policy is that men are advised to go and see their GP. Boots don’t want to be covering up signs of a more serious condition by selling thrush treatment to men without being sure they will go and see their GP.

It may not be for thrush - Canesten is also used to treat tinea cruris AKA jock rot AKA crotch itch: A red fungal line in the crease between thigh and groin. One thin dab all along it usually clears it up in one go. I believe women can get it under their breasts in hot weather.

ApolloandDaphne · 01/06/2023 17:27

This is a great thread. I hope Dave gets better soon.

Moro93 · 01/06/2023 17:27

@Flapjacker48 But in this case the GP was in the wrong, he was the one complaining about having to prescribe the antibiotics and saying we should have went to the pharmacy.

DeliciouslyDecadent · 01/06/2023 17:25

But you can buy it at supermarkets where it's with the vitamins and health products. Just pop it in your trolley. No need to speak to an asst.
And why didn't he just say he was buying it for a woman?

QuintanaRoo · 01/06/2023 17:25

MrTiddlesTheCat · 01/06/2023 16:51

I wonder what their policy is on selling it to millipedes?

Bet they’d say no. They won’t sell travel sickness pills if you say they’re for a dog!

Okki · 01/06/2023 17:24

This has made my day. I love chongololos. Hope Dave gets better soon.

Bewarethesealions · 01/06/2023 17:24

Stressedgiraffe · 01/06/2023 17:03

Dave

Do you have to stick a boot on the infected leg? Maybe a cone of shame as well? 😂

Ultrabluedress · 01/06/2023 17:24

I'm loving the fact that there's a millipede named Dave so cool.

Hope Dave feels better soon xx

lemons44 · 01/06/2023 17:24

Also can Dave please do an AMA thread? I have so many questions about him. 🪱

CustardySergeant · 01/06/2023 17:24

Good grief! It was bad enough just reading the words "Giant African millipede" but I averted my eyes when it was clear a photo was being posted. I can't believe some people actually requested a photo!
I'm with those posters who said they were going to have nightmares.

Mananarama · 01/06/2023 17:23

lemons44 · 01/06/2023 17:22

Dave really is quite handsome. I hope his leg gets better soon.

Does he need a specialist vet then?

A millipediatrician?

Shhhquirrel · 01/06/2023 17:23

Stressedgiraffe · 01/06/2023 16:40

The stupid thing is we needed it for the millipedes. It's cheaper than getting it from the vet.

Crikey, I hope they don’t get verrucas, imagine the cost to treat that 😱🐛