Re: Having vaginal problems again-help!-I went to see a Dr. today

[Guest guest]

I happened to have an appt. with my pain Dr. yesterday and went I

got there they said that he is also a family Dr. who deals with

vaginal problems. I had already been in the waitng room for 1 hr.

when a pharm.rep. came in and the Dr. came to the front desk to talk

with her. She brought him 2 big bags of cookies, some free show

tickets (here in Las Vegas-that is a big deal) and then stood there

for 25 min. trying to talk him into ordering more drugs from her. I

started pacing back and forth because I was so itchy and I couldn't

sit still. I could never work for a Drug Co. after everything that I

have learned about them.

After 2 hrs. of waiting, he finally saw me. I had to talk him into

doing a culture (this is why I like bringing Patty with me to the

Dr.-she always knows how to talk to them, I'm too wimpy) All her

would give me was 3 days of Diflucin and wouldn't prescribe any

cream for the outside (which is really red and burning) I couldn't

believe it. Isn't there just a general soothing cream that he could

have given me? He looked at me like I was trying to get Vicodin or

something. I left there crying, which is not uncommon for me when

leaving a Dr.s office.

I just feel so frustrated trying to depend of someone else to help

me. The Dr.s that I have seen have been very cold. I admire the

girls on this group so much that have worked to get their bodies

feeling better using detox. I was telling Patty yesterday that when

I am feeling good, I should be setting stuff up for detoxing instead

of going to the park with my 3 yr. old or the mall.Thanks so much

for all your advice-I'm so lucky to have you! Love, Daryl

> I don't know if Daryl will write soon or not, but I got a call

from

> her today and wanted to share this.... She tried the Monistat

cream

> and it actually made things WORSE--she said she is raw and totally

> in pain now! It doesn't sound like a yeast infection at this

point.

>

> I remember a number of years ago I was having some vaginal

trouble.

> I kept going back to the gynecologist (this was before implants)

and

> he kept giving me creams. None of them worked. I must have dealt

> with this infection for almost 6 months or more when finally I

> decided to go to a new gynecologist. She cultured the infection

on

> my first appointment, rather than just throwing things at me to

try.

> Amazingly, the lab results showed a strep infection! No matter

how

> many anti-fungal creams that other doctor was throwing at me, they

> were not going to work. I needed an antibiotic!

> Patty

>

> --- In , Rogene S <saxony01@y...>

wrote:

> > Daryl,

> >

> > He gave you Penicillin for a yeast infection? That's

> > nuts! That will make a yeast infection worse in the

> > long run. It kills the good organisms that keep yeast

> > under control along with the bad organisms.

> >

> > You can get Monistat cream over the counter now . . .

> > I'd suggest using that.

> >

> > Your diet is key to getting better . . . I know it's

> > tough. But, just take one day at a time. I know you

> > can do it! It can't be any more difficult than feeling

> > so bad all the time!

> >

> > Hugs,

> >

> > Rogene

[Guest guest]

Daryl, go to the store and get some plain yogurt with active cultures.

Then dip your hand into it and rub it all over your itchy places. It

will immediately give you the external relief you need. besides, it's

CHEAP! What I do is put a glob of it on and then quickly pull up

panties with a small pad in them to keep the yogurt in place.

Good Luck!

[Guest guest]

Daryl,

I'm terribly sorry that Monistat make things worse!

Hopefully the culture will give the doctor some

direction. . .

When you talk to him, would you ask him why he thought

that three days of Diflucan would take care of your

problem? . . . I wonder why doctors are so reluctant

to prescribe antifungals!

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Hi Rogene,

Diflucan is hard on the liver but most MD’s don’t even think about that. Most gynecologists think one Diflucan will “cure” a yeast infection. They don’t seem to realize that the problem is systemic and not only a “female” problem.

Kenda

Daryl,

I'm terribly sorry that Monistat make things worse!

Hopefully the culture will give the doctor some

direction. . .

When you talk to him, would you ask him why he thought

that three days of Diflucan would take care of your

problem? . . . I wonder why doctors are so reluctant

to prescribe antifungals!

Hugs and prayers,

Rogene

Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment.

" Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

[Guest guest]

Kenda,

I know prescription antifungals are hard on the liver,

but if one has a problem, they have a problem. IMHO,

a doctor should do some testing, recommend an

antifungal diet, and monitor liver enzymes while

treating a patient for yeast problems.

Sometimes I think they want to treat the symptoms just

enough to make you think they help you, but to

guarantee you are back soon! $$$$$$

I've often wondered how differently doctors practice

medicine when they are paid a flat fee for each

patient annually. Do they go for a cure, rather than

bury the symptoms?

Hugs,

Rogene

[Guest guest]

Hi Rogene,

Interesting concept, you know they wouldn’t want to see you back! I’m sure they’d never have the time to schedule you back in. My gyn doesn’t seem to get the whole body/vaginal yeast connection. I get my supply from Dr. Leu when I have the yeasties.

Kenda

Kenda,

I know prescription antifungals are hard on the liver,

but if one has a problem, they have a problem. IMHO,

a doctor should do some testing, recommend an

antifungal diet, and monitor liver enzymes while

treating a patient for yeast problems.

Sometimes I think they want to treat the symptoms just

enough to make you think they help you, but to

guarantee you are back soon! $$$$$$

I've often wondered how differently doctors practice

medicine when they are paid a flat fee for each

patient annually. Do they go for a cure, rather than

bury the symptoms?

Hugs,

Rogene

Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care professional before commencing any medical treatment.

" Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

[Guest guest]

I would like to see doctors TEST for candida. There are tests for it.

Most doctors won't and i have no idea why. THey seem not to believe in systemic

candidiasis (sp?) which is nuts. Those of us with immune problems DO have

systemic

fungus.

>

> Kenda,

>

> I know prescription antifungals are hard on the liver,

> but if one has a problem, they have a problem. IMHO,

> a doctor should do some testing, recommend an

> antifungal diet, and monitor liver enzymes while

> treating a patient for yeast problems.

>

> Sometimes I think they want to treat the symptoms just

> enough to make you think they help you, but to

> guarantee you are back soon! $$$$$$

>

> I've often wondered how differently doctors practice

> medicine when they are paid a flat fee for each

> patient annually. Do they go for a cure, rather than

> bury the symptoms?

>

> Hugs,

>

> Rogene