kirsty - I hope I'm understanding your questions correctly. First there's the bacterial vaginosis, a mild infection of the vagina which as you know is treated with antibiotics. It's not clear whether you took the full course of antibiotics or not. If the fully prescribed amount is not taken then the infection is not being treated.
Then there's the thrush, which can be caused by antibiotics and is a fungal infection of the mouth caused by an overgrowth of the yeast organism Candida albicans. The goal in treating thrush is to restore the normal balance of bacteria and yeast in the mouth. Treatments may include antifungal medication - this comes in different forms that include lozenges, tablets, or oral rinses, which you swish around your mouth and then swallow. Treatment may also include medications that are active against yeast such as Nystatin, Clotrimazole and Miconazole. A fungal infection can be tough to beat, so it may take some time.
I would suggest following up with the first doctor to find out what the culture showed so you can determine whether you need a full course of antibiotics and to make sure you get one if you do need that. You should also continue the treatment (pessaries) you were provided for thrush for the full course of treatment. Other things that you can do to help in healing include rinsing your mouth with warm salt water and gently scraping off patches with a toothbrush. If you continue to have problems after taking all of the prescribed medications then you will likely want to seek further assistance. Hope that helps!
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kirsty - I hope I'm understanding your questions correctly. First there's the bacterial vaginosis, a mild infection of the vagina which as you know is treated with antibiotics. It's not clear whether you took the full course of antibiotics or not. If the fully prescribed amount is not taken then the infection is not being treated.
Then there's the thrush, which can be caused by antibiotics and is a fungal infection of the mouth caused by an overgrowth of the yeast organism Candida albicans. The goal in treating thrush is to restore the normal balance of bacteria and yeast in the mouth. Treatments may include antifungal medication - this comes in different forms that include lozenges, tablets, or oral rinses, which you swish around your mouth and then swallow. Treatment may also include medications that are active against yeast such as Nystatin, Clotrimazole and Miconazole. A fungal infection can be tough to beat, so it may take some time.
I would suggest following up with the first doctor to find out what the culture showed so you can determine whether you need a full course of antibiotics and to make sure you get one if you do need that. You should also continue the treatment (pessaries) you were provided for thrush for the full course of treatment. Other things that you can do to help in healing include rinsing your mouth with warm salt water and gently scraping off patches with a toothbrush. If you continue to have problems after taking all of the prescribed medications then you will likely want to seek further assistance. Hope that helps!
July 22, 2010 - 5:54pmThis Comment
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