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Is this thrush?

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OuchOuchOuch · 16/12/2006 20:39

I am not sure. I don't think I have had it before.

I am pretty sore and itchy. I feel a bit off colour too, but that may not be related. I had a little bit of lower tummy/abdomen ache and some back ache, but nothing too bad and it has gone now. The itching hasn't though and feels worse than it did this morning. I have no discharge though.

Could it be thrush? Do I have to go to the doctors if it is or can I get some cream to sort it out? Will I have to wait until Monday?

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GhostOfMumsnet · 16/12/2006 20:48

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OuchOuchOuch · 16/12/2006 21:29

Doesn't anyone have any experience of this? Please!

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StrangeTown · 16/12/2006 21:45

You can buy canesten from chemist. It will stop itching and clear up pretty quickly if it is thrush. Otherwise will be an embarrassing visit to GP. I know I should be grown up about these things, but I am always mortified at docs with anything to do with fanjo.

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OuchOuchOuch · 18/12/2006 08:22

Thank you. I will go to the chemist today. I can't face the GPs, especially as my period started last night as well. Still very itchy and no is sore when I go to the toilet as a result.

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spykid · 18/12/2006 08:26

sounds like thrush.

Get canesten duo with the pessary(sp)
as the cream only treats the symptoms, it doesnt cure it

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OuchOuchOuch · 18/12/2006 08:30

Will do. Thanks again. Not had this before. It is very sore! Is is contagious? Will DH get it?

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Quootiepie · 18/12/2006 08:32

if its thrush, I think you can give it to DH, but he wont "get it", but carry it and give it back to you.... I think.

yellowpoppy · 18/12/2006 08:34

Def sounds like thrush to me. I get a sore tummy when I have it too. Don't need to see GP to get canesten pessary and cream. Don't worry about having your period tho - doubt they'd want to examine you when sounds so like thrush.

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OuchOuchOuch · 18/12/2006 08:38

Thanks all. At my age I really ought to know more about this type of stuff. I am so clueless at times. I will be off to the chemist this morning. Just hoping it all works fast now as I am very uncomfortable with it.

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blueshoes · 18/12/2006 09:57

Make dh use the cream on his bits as well, so as to avoid cross-infection. I am sure the instructions in the tube will be more specific. Good luck!

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OuchOuchOuch · 18/12/2006 12:58

Have now been to chemist. I have Canestan Duo. I have had the oral capsule already and used the cream once. I shall make DH use the cream as well until I am sorted out. The box says that symptoms should have gone within two days. I am hoping so!

Thank you for your help.

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