ok so I'm sure I've got ductal thrush. What now?

[madmomma]

Sorry for repeat post. Was diagnosed over the phone on Sunday with mastitis, and am on antibiotics for it. But I'm sure that in addition to/instead of mastitis, I have ductal thrush. Had a section 11 days ago, so IV antibiotics too. The main symptom is agonising pain for an hr after feeds. Just on one side. Baby has no white patches, but a very red, stubborn nappy rash.
At the time I was diagnosed with mastitis, I had a lump in the painful side, but that cleared very quickly, and it wasn't painful. I've no fluey symptoms, and the right breast is fine.
So I intend to see my GP tomorrow, but I don't want to get fobbed off. What do I need her to give me? Have got probiotics today so will take them. Am trying to keep nipples dry & not use nipple creams. Any advice?

I think so, but I'm not sure, never having tried it. You can use canestan, but it's more likely to cause a skin reaction (eczema type) apparently. Either way use the cream AFTER a BF. They say to wipe off excess before the next feed but if you need to do that you're using too much :)

ta muchly x

Yes you can get Daktain cream over the counter - just don't tell the pharmacist you are bf! It's also used for athletes foot :-)