question down under

[MightyMitre]

I'm no medical expert but yoghurt, if eaten doesn't really do much to help as it all gets digested in the stomach. Basically to help re-balance things out you need you use live yoghurt and er... apply it directly to the area in question.

If you're not too good at standing on your head then an easier way is to apply it with a tampon.

Oh yes - probably goes without saying but you'll want plain yoghurt, not strawberry or fruit flavour

[fixedgeargirl]

Oh yes - probably goes without saying but you'll want plain yoghurt, not strawberry or fruit flavour

I was going to make a *funny* comment here ...but I will just say that, yes avoid putting anything with sugar on the infection, it's just fuel for the fire.

[SadieKate]

I'm no medical expert but yoghurt, if eaten doesn't really do much to help as it all gets digested in the stomach. Basically to help re-balance things out you need you use live yoghurt and er... apply it directly to the area in question.

If you're not too good at standing on your head then an easier way is to apply it with a tampon.

Oh yes - probably goes without saying but you'll want plain yoghurt, not strawberry or fruit flavour

Just douche with it. Use a 1:1 ratio with warm water. Make sure the yoghurt or buttermilk has a live culture. Works great.

A nurse once told me she had a patient not only use flavored but it still had the berry seeds in it.

[spazzdog]

plain, plain, plain... douching is the only good use for that flavor

Fortunately, I only have to worry about yeast infections when on antibiotics. But I always take my pill(s) with drinky yogurt and no problem.

spazz

[Melody]

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm diabetic and _constantly_ have problems with yeast because of the higher blood sugar amount in my body, and thus, *cough* secretions. :P

But, what I do is douche from time to time with vinegar & water, plus I try to keep things very dry. In addition, I eat yogurt, wear nothing but cotton underwear, etc. etc.

Plus I make my hubby stay _really_ clean down there.

Because I'm diabetic, yeast cream wise, I stay with the 7 day type treatments when I need 'em. The single day is great for people who don't have the problem on a regular basis, but my doc tells me to use the 7 day ones because of the regularity that I have with it.

Mel

[MightyMitre]

Can't believe I'm asking this but.. how does one - er - douche?

[Melody]

Can't believe I'm asking this but.. how does one - er - douche?

What I use is one of the reusable types like this.

You can use the disposables, but as often as I get issues with yeast, etc, it just isn't economical.

But, I essentially put 50ml of white distilled vinegar and then fill it up with warm water. Then you screw in the top, and place it up inside there and then squeeze the bulb. The reason for vinegar is it creates a slightly acidic environment which yeast doesn't like.

Afterwards, I rinse out the bulb portion and hang it upside down to dry. I use an antibacterial soap on the portion that goes inside and clean it. It also hangs with the opening down so it dries completely.

Mel

[singletrackmind]

This is definitely NOT a dude board!!

I'm so glad-answers to stuff you'd never see there...

Someone mentioned antibiotics and someone else birth control pills and it got me to wondering-how many know some antibiotics can reduce effectiveness of b/c pills? St. John's wort is another b/c no-no.

[RoadRaven]

I'm no medical expert but yoghurt, if eaten doesn't really do much to help as it all gets digested in the stomach. Basically to help re-balance things out you need you use live yoghurt and er... apply it directly to the area in question.

If you're not too good at standing on your head then an easier way is to apply it with a tampon.

Oh yes - probably goes without saying but you'll want plain yoghurt, not strawberry or fruit flavour

I was gonna suggest the same thing, natural acidophilus yoghurt, unsweetened, applied directly to the area in question...

MM - a tampon as an applicator is a good idea - never thought of that!

[alison_in_oh]

I was gonna suggest the same thing, natural acidophilus yoghurt, unsweetened, applied directly to the area in question...

MM - a tampon as an applicator is a good idea - never thought of that!

I had some yeasties throwing a party down there last week. I gave the yogurt treatment a good try, and by golly it worked!

I found on the internet a recommendation to make yogurt-cicles. It sounds like filling the fingers of a latex glove and then freezing it would be perfect. I couldn't find any latex gloves on short notice so I put my yogurt in a sandwich bag, smooshed it into an appropriate shape, and froze it.

I started the treatment as soon as I had the tell-tale itching and burning. On a regular basis I just went to the freezer, broke off a smallish portion, and popped it up there. Yeah, it's cold but it cools the "fire" of the YI! I'm going to keep plain yogurt on hand at all times now!

[spazzdog]

finger cots... use them to make anatomically correct yogurt-cicles.

medical supply houses or "safe sex" retailers like Condomania.

Oh... what is a finger cot you ask? it's what you get if you cut the fingers off a pair of latex surgical gloves. fingers only.

spazz, spewing trivia again

[CorsairMac]

I believe you can buy finger cots at any drugstore also, they're recommended to keep finger wonds clean, safe, and covered.

I may not say much, but what I got to say is trivial!