thrush - is pessary safe ?

[babylove21]

Hi All,
3 days suffering, cream on its own keeps symptoms bearable but its not cleared up.
I have bought canesten combi today. Can i use the pessary ? im 20 weeks.
today i made partner use cream too!

I used them tons , had chronic thrush, doc gave me them so yes i presume so xx

though the one stop capsule I defo wouldnt take (orally) x

I was advised to use the pessary that you insert one a night for 3 nights - more effective as you get a bigger dose by the end of the treatment and will prevent it returning so easily and better in pregnancy. The pharmacist also advised to only insert it 2/3 of the way up. HTH!

Thank you. i feel much more reasurred now. No i wouldnt take the oral capsule.
Oh yes roll on tomorrow, itch free

to be honest I THINK the GP and pharmacist said no to the once pessary. Certianly the oral is a no no.

You can definately use the pessary (infact its what the GP would prescribe)
But make sure you dont use the applicator to insert it

I was told I had to use the pessary. It is the once tablet you are not allowed.

I used the pessary and applicator during pregnancy. It was prescried to be by a doctor so I assumed it was safe. It was fine anyway.

I just hit the 'inner health' tablets hard when I feel symptoms coming on and otherwise take one now and then when I can remember and I find that works better than the cream or the pessary. I am 19weeks.

Pessaries are fine, I have used so many this pregnancy but do not use the applicator.

i got the pessary from the hospital thru both pg and was told to use the applicater, i would go see the dr to get it, saves you a fortune

I'm not sure what is supposed to be the problem with the applicator? As long as you use it carefully?

The thing is, you have to make sure the pessary is high enough up, otherwise I would have thoough it may be less effective?

I had thrush terribly during my second pg. The dr actually prescribed a 2 week course of pessaries but not sure if they were the same strength as the over the counter ones. I would ask dr if I were you. Cheaper for one thing as free prescritions.

well almost 24 hrs since i administered the pessary. Ohhhhh relief .
Have steered clear of sugary foods, and i am wondering if it was the indulgence of xmas day foods and the 2 glasses of wine i had .
It's a pity i had to pay 8.10 for it but i couldnt have spent another night without treatment and my drs are terrible at giving out those appts.
Thanks everyone, i am really glad i joined mumsnet now