Guest guest Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 Has anyone here had problems with oral thrush otherwise known as candida albicans in the mouth. I had a very sore tongue and some sore spots on cheeks but no overt white cheesy patches and still tested positive for thrush. I understand diabetics can get this a lot and also people with dry mouth which I have too. Anyone find anything that works for treatment naturally or over the counter? --------------------------------- Find your next car at Yahoo! Canada Autos Quote
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 I breastfed my daughter, so this was something that happened to her a few times. My lactation consultant, and all the breastfeeding books I've ever read, recommend Gentain Violet. You can get it at most drug stores, you may have to ask the pharmacist where to find it, I can't remember what part I found it in. The only bad thing about it is that it turns everything it touches purple, a very bright purple, but it clears up the oral thrush pretty fast. I think that you have to use it a few times to clear it up. I used it once a day for two days with my daughter. The purple part wears off within a few hours, just don't do it at bedtime because it will keep your mouth purple all night long. Just use it when you get home from work and don't plan on having any company or going anywhere!! There is also an prescription medicine that you can take for it, can't remember the name, but your doc should be able to tell you what it is. Mindy > > Has anyone here had problems with oral thrush otherwise known as candida > albicans in the mouth. I had a very sore tongue and some sore spots on cheeks but no overt white cheesy patches and still tested positive for thrush. > I understand diabetics can get this a lot and also people with dry mouth which I > have too. Anyone find anything that works for treatment naturally or over the counter? > Quote
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2006 Report Posted January 18, 2006 I breastfed my daughter, so this was something that happened to her a few times. My lactation consultant, and all the breastfeeding books I've ever read, recommend Gentain Violet. You can get it at most drug stores, you may have to ask the pharmacist where to find it, I can't remember what part I found it in. The only bad thing about it is that it turns everything it touches purple, a very bright purple, but it clears up the oral thrush pretty fast. I think that you have to use it a few times to clear it up. I used it once a day for two days with my daughter. The purple part wears off within a few hours, just don't do it at bedtime because it will keep your mouth purple all night long. Just use it when you get home from work and don't plan on having any company or going anywhere!! There is also an prescription medicine that you can take for it, can't remember the name, but your doc should be able to tell you what it is. Mindy > > Has anyone here had problems with oral thrush otherwise known as candida > albicans in the mouth. I had a very sore tongue and some sore spots on cheeks but no overt white cheesy patches and still tested positive for thrush. > I understand diabetics can get this a lot and also people with dry mouth which I > have too. Anyone find anything that works for treatment naturally or over the counter? > Quote
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