THE STRAW

[weathervane]

How bad is this- just been to pharmacy and been told i have oral thrush. This is the first thing , though everything , that has made me want to burst into tears and crawl into bed. I feel a bit pathetic but has really got me down. Im probably a bit low as just got over chest infection🤕🤕🤕🤕

[Hidden]

Exactly! Don't worry about it! If you have antibiotics you can get thrush, down below or oral and I expect that's what's happened. I always take those pro biotic yogurts to help when I'm on antib, but still get thrush, as do my daughters. It's because the antib kill all the bacteria and that means the good ones as well.

Rest and please don't worry, just get better.

Take care and best wishes.

[weathervane in reply to Hidden]

I didnt even have antibiotics this time as treated it myself i think my immune system still low from biologics. Sometimes its something small thats just the last straw. I dont like this condition get me down- will have a wee mope and will get going again🙄

[Hidden in reply to weathervane]

Ohh, well you're obviously run down. Have lots of vit c too.

Take care of yourself. 👍😊

[weathervane in reply to Hidden]

Thank you , feel bit better now , had cup of tea and biscuit😄 Always helps !

[Hidden in reply to weathervane]

Good, tea is the British way of coping! 👍😊👌

[weathervane in reply to Hidden]

Also chocolate😍

[Hidden in reply to weathervane]

That's a cure all 😜

[Shadows-walker in reply to weathervane]

Try pineapple it will clean your pallet and the tea will then taste fantastic xx

[weathervane in reply to Shadows-walker]

Hi shadow-walker

The thrush took 2 weeks to clean had to get different drops from doc. Was eating lots of pineappleas well !! White cell count is low so prone to getting nastyies !!!😞😞

[Shadows-walker in reply to weathervane]

Trouble is if you have oral thrus the tea taste horrid a pineapple would be better ! Will clean the pallet as well 😊

[Greenpeace in reply to weathervane]

Hi, and sorry to hear about your thrush, it's the last thing you need when you're feeling a bit down.

I don't wish to be nosey, but was wondering if your pharmacist give you anything to treat your Thrush, or suggested anything. If left untreated it can spread from your mouth down into your Digestive system. You don't need to give an answer, but I thought I would mention it so that you would be aware.

Hoping you feel much better soon.

GP. 😊😊

[weathervane in reply to Greenpeace]

Thanks greenpeace

I got a gel to use 4 times a day if doesnt do the job i will hsve to see the GP. Fingers crossed 🙄

[BlueMermaid3]

Hi weathervane

As you so rightly say, it can be the smallest of things that breaks the camels back.

I think it is a good thing to feel a bit sad and sorry for yourself once in a while, so long as we are able to come back fighting.

Some people are just susceptible to getting thrush, so please don't feel pathetic at all about how your emotions.

Be kind to yourself.

Wishing you less pain and more peace

Lu x

Admin

[weathervane]

Thank you bluemermaid 3 ! I am now suitably picked up and dusted down ( till the next time) ☀️☀️

[peck]

weathervane , Please don't be upset.Ive had this from taking an antibiotic.I was given a prescription for "Magic Mouthwash" ... had to get from gp not sure in UK if you can buy or get from gp.All you do is follow directions which if I remember correctly gargle twice daily until you finish the bottle.It was over and have never had again.Please don't be so hard on yourself. Take care.Peck🐤

[weathervane in reply to peck]

Ps just googled magic mouthwash and it looks like the chemist makes it up for you and formula can differ- dont know if you can get it in ireland. Will see how gel works out, thank you.

[Shadows-walker in reply to weathervane]

Stay away cordosol my oral consultant hit the roof when I prescribe that ask for Difflam for mouth sores or inflammation of the mouth . Cordosol will blacken your teeth !and it's the cheaper option and only for short term problems , ask to see an oral consultant don't expect GP or rumatolagihst to understand sjorgrens they won't it's to specialised !

Gentle hugs

Chris xx

[weathervane]

Thank you peck

I will go in line and check that out. The gel i got from the pharmacy is taking the sting out of it at moment- fingers crossed 😀

[peck in reply to weathervane]

weathervane , Good luck!! Peck.🐤

[Hartleyhare2]

Don't be upset it's just one of those things! As mentioned I would definitely top up your good bacteria with the bio yoghurts or drinks. If you have an allergy to dairy you can get the bacteria on its own from health food shops.

Patrick x

[weathervane]

Thank you , i have tried bio yogurts but they did not like me! I will look at health food shops 😄

[TheAuthor]

Hi weathervane

I am so genuinely sorry to read this and I sincerely hope that you feel better soon my friend. Please do not get too upset, as the others have intimated it can come up from the gut and this can happen to anyone, but I understand what you mean as when you are not too well it is these sorts of things that become the last straw! Please take care of yourself.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[weathervane]

Thank you ken! Ive got over it again , just need to follow the treatment now . You take care as well ☀️☀️

[TheAuthor in reply to weathervane]

[weathervane]

Thanks , im hoping i wont need the tablets, and the gel will do the job. Im also gargling with salt and cider vinegar 3 times a day, its not as bad as it sounds!!