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To want to buy thrush cream in peace?

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PiperChapstick · 25/07/2015 20:59

Went to pharmacy today to buy thrush cream, which is irritating enough in itself (pardon the pun). The consultation room was engaged and I was in a hurry so had to ask and detail my symptoms over the counter. Which would be fine if a couple of space invaders weren't so close i could feel their breath on my neck. Is it so much to ask to expect people not to be up my arse in the pharmacy. And does anyone have any cutting responses to up-bum-space-invaders?

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Fairylea · 25/07/2015 21:00

You could go to tesco and just buy it off the shelf and take it to self service next time :)

BullshitS70 · 25/07/2015 21:00

erm....fuck off?

Smellyoulateralligator · 25/07/2015 21:03

You can't buy the 2% cream in tesco I think.
Tell the person serving you that you'd like some privacy. YANBU.

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PiperChapstick · 25/07/2015 21:03

Fairy I would but I'm breastfeeding so needed advice on what I can and any have. Which, incidentally is the mildest stuff going so now I am not only embarrassed I'm still itchy as fuck

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Fairylea · 25/07/2015 21:05

Ah I see. Sorry just thought I'd mention it. I hate asking for that kind of stuff at the pharmacy in front of everyone too!

Woobeedoo · 25/07/2015 21:17

I once had a man standing right up my arse backside in the GP when I had to book a smear test. I hate smears but the man being so close pissed me off even more so I took a deep breath and told the receptionist "I'm here to book my smear test, please can you tell me when is best to book it as I know it shouldn't be too close to my period". Maybe it was the mention of the word period, but the guy backed away PDQ.

I do have to point out that my shame level was pretty low at that point after having gone through 101 invasive pre-IVF tests.

WallyBantersJunkBox · 25/07/2015 21:21

I wouldn't recommend this response but it may cheer you up...

I was on the escalator on the underground and left the obligatory one step in between me and the guy standing in front.

A guy had tried to climb but then opted to stand and barged in between us rudely, knocking me backwards and the other guy forwards. Luckily we didn't fall.

The guy whose was originally infront turned the the rude guy behind him and said "excuse me mate, do you want to marry me?" He replied with a surly no, to which the guy responded "Good, then take your cock out of my arse".

FarFromAnyRoad · 25/07/2015 21:25

@ Wally

pudcat · 25/07/2015 21:26

That is so funny. I love it

Pippin8 · 25/07/2015 21:28

Tea tree oil diluted with water on a sanitary pad works well. Especially if the water is freezing cold, very soothing & it has antifungal & antibacterial properties. Only £2.50 from Wilko.

FundamentalistQuaker · 25/07/2015 21:30

Last time this happened to me I said I would not answer questions at the counter and was then taken behind it to the pharmacy shelves for a quiet chat.

TheHormonalHooker · 25/07/2015 21:35

For future reference (I know you're BF now, but it might help another time or others) you can buy the soft pessary and cream off the shelf in Wilkos, or order it next day delivery with Amazon Prime.

I hate having to buy things over the counter, so always give the person in front miles of space, it's just a shame other people don't offer the same courtesy. There's a massive sign up at our doctor's asking people to give the person in front some privacy, unfortunately it seems have the patients can't read!

MeowImaCatfish · 25/07/2015 21:57

Yanbu!! In fact I made Dm but it for me last time.. Tbf to was at hers and she was on way back from work

nooka · 25/07/2015 22:17

I had to ask at the pharmacy counter the other day as dh and I had looked around and couldn't see anything at all obvious. The pharmacist made a bit of a song and dance about it and then showed me where the Caneston was (I didn't think they'd have the same brands here). It was in the foot section, and labeled for athlete's foot.

Made me wonder whether Canadians don't get thrush!

MrsBojingles · 25/07/2015 22:21

Live yogurt works wonders...

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PiperChapstick · 25/07/2015 22:24

Mrs stupid question - eating or, Erm, rubbing?

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OhBigHairyBollocks · 25/07/2015 22:33

Gaaaaaah it REALLY fucks me off. Even more so when the pharmacist (loudly) asks you what you need it for. (I had exactly this situation with canesten the other day). What the fuck do you think I'm buying it for?! My eyes?!?!?!

Janeymoo50 · 25/07/2015 22:38

I needed to buy some.......got to door of chemist at 0829.....as approached saw bloke from work....made small talk. Doors opened at 0830. I went to pharmacy down the back, safe distance.......or so I thought. Bloke from work (Director)......at front till. I ask...."do you have the Boots own thrust cream".....,girl in shop: not sure, let me check, goes to front of shop, stands next to Director (buying tissues)......asks colleague..."do we have own vaginal soreness cream, this lady is desperate". Nuff said.

Tinkypoooooooo · 25/07/2015 22:49

People do this to me in the doctors surgery it really pisses me off.
In future you can buy pills/cream from Amazon

yummumto3girls · 25/07/2015 23:58

Does a pharmacist really have to ask what the symptons are?! We are grown women and amazingly are able to judge this for ourselves - now just give me the cream!! By the way £11.99 for cream and pesssry is bloody rediculous!!

TiredButFine · 26/07/2015 00:07

Worked in a pharmacy as a saturday job....many people who had "embarassing" problems (thrush/haemorroids) used to pass a note over the counter. Sadly dickhead counter assistant wouod always shout "tube if anusol/canesten going thru the till!" But yes space invaders can feck off, they may be there for paracetamol but someone else may want to describe theirvloose stools/flaky skin in peace ( heard it all and more nothing can phase you if you work the counter long enough)

maddening · 26/07/2015 00:09

Next time muster a fart :)

TiredButFine · 26/07/2015 00:11

Also diflucan (the thrush tablet) is now about £2.99 in wilko/ home bargains/ morrisons pharmacy/ the internet. Well worth buying " just in case" let's face it, if you buy it you won't get thrush, and if you do, you have it in. Tampon in live plain yoghurt isn't a bad alternative even if it does not always work.

Fluffyears · 26/07/2015 01:28

I read that putting coconut oil onto affected area helps and shouldn't harm breastfeeding baby.

ChanandlerBongsNeighbour · 26/07/2015 03:05

I had similar, although not pharmacy with the receptionist (not nurse or midwife) at the antenatal triage. I was sent there direct from a routine midwife appointment at my GP surgery due to a large cyst discovered in what was soon to become the birth canal. The midwife wanted it checked out so rang ahead for me and told me which room/area to go to and who I was to see (they would be expecting me).

The receptionist would not accept that I knew where I was going, or that I was expected until I told her exactly why I was there. There were a few men waiting at the counter (workmen and what could have been partners/fathers in waiting). I repeated very loudly three or four times, "its a personal matter I'd rather not say" but she would not have it at all. I eventually red faced blurted it out to which the receptionist did have the good grace to look embarrassed as she sheepishly took me to the area I told her I needed to go to all along!

I was too mortified to look at any of the bystanders as I was led away!

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