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Instant relief for thrush please?

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Eileen101 · 22/07/2024 22:51

I'm suffering... any top tips for relieving the itch please? I have no canesten in the house. I'm a single parent and can't even head to the 24 hr Tesco until tomorrow :(
Also tips welcome keeping it at bay when it's a fairly regular occurrence around ovulation?

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SwordToFlamethrower · 22/07/2024 23:09

Full fat plain yogurt. It actually does work. I use a calpol syringe.

Wear a pad!

mumofthree22 · 22/07/2024 23:15

Washing area with a salty water solution, yogurt or applying a cold / ice pack (keep pads in freezer) to the area

Sunshineandrainbow · 22/07/2024 23:20

Could you have a shallow bath with some sea Salt in it.

Have you got plain yogurt?

Physiologicalmalfunction · 22/07/2024 23:27

cold water

salt rinse

TimeForMyMonthlyNameChange · 22/07/2024 23:30

Take an antihistamine! It really helps me until treatment works.

JustMeSammy · 23/07/2024 00:37

Manuka honey works well.

SpringSephora · 23/07/2024 01:25

I'm a long-term chronic sufferer. Currently taking Apple Cider Vinegar tablets which are supposed to stave it off. I second those saying live yoghurt. Also tea tree oil on a tampon. And try drinking live drinks, like kefir and kombucha. I hope it clears up soon. It's torture.

Apileofballyhoo · 23/07/2024 02:39

Coconut oil is supposed to help.

TheM55 · 23/07/2024 03:07

Wash lots. Loose knickers (no knickers seems to not help). Try not to itch. Also work out whether it is Thrush or Bacterial Vaginosis, they can present themselves the same. I suffered with thrush before I had my kids (not dreadfully, but often enough to know it is a thing) never since, but have had BV since a few times.

Eileen101 · 23/07/2024 08:56

Thank you everyone.

I eventually fell asleep without being too itchy. Who'd have thought natural yoghurt would have had such benefits.
Needless say the kids and I were in Tesco at 7am this morning for canesten. An antihistamine has also done a great job at easing the itching for now 🙌 while I wait for the pessary to work 😀

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