what is the best way to treat thrush?

[BBBee]

what is most effective and what can you do to stop getting it again?

thanks.

dont use perfumed products to wash with, use baby stuff or simple some good stuff, no bubble bath either helps alot x

You aren't meant to but I use the tablet and the pessary to get rid. You need to lay off sweet stuff, eat healthily - not too much fruit.

Most effective I have used is the canesten oral capsule (and cream to relieve the itching while the capsule works).

If you are pregnant then make sure you see your doctor before taking/using any treatments. The capsule is not safe in pg although the pessary is.

pinkyp's advice is great for stopping recurrence, plus your DH/DP, if you have one, should treat themselves to make sure they don't pass it back to you, men often have no symptoms at all.

Plain water in the bath - no soap, shampoo etc.

thanks everyone.

only on mumsnet - couldn't blurt this out in the playground.