Recurrent vaginal thrush- need urgent help

[Rita89]

I had what looks like a vaginal thrush for the first time 3 weeks back. I'm 35 yrs old. My GP nurse saw me and suggested Canesten pessary. I took it but to no avail (also the pessary did not work properly) I went back to the doctor in 2 days and she suggested Flucanazole oral tabled (150 mg 1 dose) that give relief for a day or so but then again the following week my thrush came back. I'm having discharge with no smell and intense itching. In the second week I took another flucanazole but to no avail. This time (3rd week) the nurse did a vaginal swab to check for microbial infection but the results are due. I work long hours and feel extremely uncomfortable. I have tried doing the candida cleanse diet, eating yogurt, wearing cotton underwear everything but to no avail. I'm in so much pain and discomfort and it's going to be week 4 next week. The nurse had said it might be bacterial vaginosis but can't be sure without the results. Can someone help please?

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

I’ve had repeated thrush myself…and can empathise.

Obviously only a specific test will rule out Bacterial Vaginosis ..I hope you get results asap…and if necessary have effective treatment.

Bacterial vaginosis is caused by a change in the natural balance of bacteria in your vagina.

nhs.uk/conditions/bacterial...

[Dollymae06 in reply to wobblybee]

Try Boric Acid suppositories they do really work well. Hope you feel better soon. X

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer in reply to Dollymae06]

Boric acid may be helpful for resistant or recurrent vaginal infections when combined with a prescription antifungal or antibiotic.

nebraskamed.com/health/cond...

[Rita89]

Thank you so much ladies for your help. I had to finally seek help from a gynaecologist in a private gp. So the doc has given me doxycycline 100mg twice for 7 days, flucanazole 1 capsule to be taken every 72 hours for 3 doses and clindamycin cream. Fingers crossed and hope for the best.

[moo196]

Also ask to see a dermatologist. My lichen sclerosis went misdiagnosed for years with disastrous results.