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    Yeast!

    Well, I've been waiting for this to happen... I finally have a yeast infection!! *sigh*

    It was inevitable though. I have been on antibiotics for two weeks now to deal with the first stage of my Interstim and to prepare for the second -- I've been on doxycycline, then gentamycin and some antibiotic from the cephalosporin group during surgery, and then doxy again, so essentially I've just been sitting here waiting for the yeastie beasties to come around...

    And so this morning I went to pee, realized it sort of burned, then realized my labia were sore when I wiped... ALL are classic symptoms of yeast with me. I have a slight white yeasty discharge, but normally I don't have much discharge with these infections anyway. I just know it's a yeast infection -- I'm the queen of yeast, I get vaginal infections and even oral thrush, so by now I am an expert on this.

    Time to get out the yeast weapons of mass destruction!!!
    ****
    Jen

    *Diagnosed with severe IC in 2004
    *Also diagnosed with PFD, fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, IBS, migraines, allergies/asthma, dermatographism
    *Kept trying a million different treatments for all these things until I found what works, and I am doing okay these days with the help of a cocktail of medications and the InterStim, which was first placed in 2007. [I have had 2 revisions - one in 2010 when my battery died and had to be replaced, and one complete replacement (lead and generator) in 2012 after a fall on my stairs caused my lead to move.]
    *Current meds include Atarax (50mg at night), Lyrica (150mg twice a day), Xanax (0.5mg at night and as needed), Zanaflex (4mg at night), hydrocodone (10/325, every 6 hours as needed), Advair, Nasonex, Singulair (10mg at night), oral contraceptives, home instills containing Elmiron and Marcaine (as often as I need to do them).

    **I am not a medical authority nor do I offer definitive medical advice. I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.
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    • #2
      I'm glad you don't have to worry about going to work tomorrow.

      Donna
      Stay safe


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        • #3
          Aw, geez. What do you usually use for that?
          Kadi

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          Current treatments:
          -IC diet
          -Elavil 50mg at night
          -Continuous use birth control pills (4-5 periods/year)
          -Heparin/Marcaine/Sodium Bicarb home instills at night 3-4x per week, more often if needed
          -Pyridium if needed,
          -Pain medicine at bedtime daily, as needed during the day several times per week
          -Antibiotic when doing an instillation to prevent UTI
          -Colace & SmartFiber to treat chronic constipation from meds, Fleet enema as needed
          -Dye Free Benadryl 50 mg at bedtime
          -"Your Pace Yoga: Relieving Pelvic Pain" dvd, walking, treadmill at gym
          -Managing stress= VERY important!
          -Fur therapy: Hugging the cat!

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            • #4
              Well, I tried calling my doc's office, and the doctor on call would not prescribe Diflucan, which is what I normally use. If I can wait, I may call tomorrow when the office is open (I have to anyway, since I'm out of antibiotics and I think I'm STILL supposed to be on them in prep for the 2nd stage). Perhaps my regular doc will prescribe the Diflucan along with the new antibiotic.

              However, if I get too uncomfortable, I might have to try Monistat, although the last time I tried that I felt much worse before I got better... I think it triggered a bladder flare too. Ugh....
              ****
              Jen

              *Diagnosed with severe IC in 2004
              *Also diagnosed with PFD, fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, IBS, migraines, allergies/asthma, dermatographism
              *Kept trying a million different treatments for all these things until I found what works, and I am doing okay these days with the help of a cocktail of medications and the InterStim, which was first placed in 2007. [I have had 2 revisions - one in 2010 when my battery died and had to be replaced, and one complete replacement (lead and generator) in 2012 after a fall on my stairs caused my lead to move.]
              *Current meds include Atarax (50mg at night), Lyrica (150mg twice a day), Xanax (0.5mg at night and as needed), Zanaflex (4mg at night), hydrocodone (10/325, every 6 hours as needed), Advair, Nasonex, Singulair (10mg at night), oral contraceptives, home instills containing Elmiron and Marcaine (as often as I need to do them).

              **I am not a medical authority nor do I offer definitive medical advice. I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.

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                • #5
                  Is this going to interfere with your surgery schedule?
                  Sharon

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                    • #6
                      Nope... things will go forward as planned, since the yeast will be cleared up by then.
                      ****
                      Jen

                      *Diagnosed with severe IC in 2004
                      *Also diagnosed with PFD, fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, IBS, migraines, allergies/asthma, dermatographism
                      *Kept trying a million different treatments for all these things until I found what works, and I am doing okay these days with the help of a cocktail of medications and the InterStim, which was first placed in 2007. [I have had 2 revisions - one in 2010 when my battery died and had to be replaced, and one complete replacement (lead and generator) in 2012 after a fall on my stairs caused my lead to move.]
                      *Current meds include Atarax (50mg at night), Lyrica (150mg twice a day), Xanax (0.5mg at night and as needed), Zanaflex (4mg at night), hydrocodone (10/325, every 6 hours as needed), Advair, Nasonex, Singulair (10mg at night), oral contraceptives, home instills containing Elmiron and Marcaine (as often as I need to do them).

                      **I am not a medical authority nor do I offer definitive medical advice. I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.

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                        • #7
                          Nasty little critter bug. I hope you find relief soon. My gyno calls it the "burning bush" and that is so totally true
                          God grant me the serinity to withstand the days ahead!!!

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                            • #8
                              LOL

                              I LOVE IT.... the "burning bush"... that is what I am going to call it from now on

                              Thanks for brightening my day
                              ****
                              Jen

                              *Diagnosed with severe IC in 2004
                              *Also diagnosed with PFD, fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, IBS, migraines, allergies/asthma, dermatographism
                              *Kept trying a million different treatments for all these things until I found what works, and I am doing okay these days with the help of a cocktail of medications and the InterStim, which was first placed in 2007. [I have had 2 revisions - one in 2010 when my battery died and had to be replaced, and one complete replacement (lead and generator) in 2012 after a fall on my stairs caused my lead to move.]
                              *Current meds include Atarax (50mg at night), Lyrica (150mg twice a day), Xanax (0.5mg at night and as needed), Zanaflex (4mg at night), hydrocodone (10/325, every 6 hours as needed), Advair, Nasonex, Singulair (10mg at night), oral contraceptives, home instills containing Elmiron and Marcaine (as often as I need to do them).

                              **I am not a medical authority nor do I offer definitive medical advice. I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.

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                                • #9
                                  That's probably what caused your flare, huh? Or partly caused. Glad you know what it is, but yeast infections suck! Hope it can be cleared up quickly.
                                  Kim

                                  Diagnosed August 2001

                                  Current IC meds: Elmiron (since 2001), Levaquin (one pill after intercourse to prevent UTIs), Effexor (for depression & anxiety)

                                  Past IC meds: Amitriptyline (Elavil), Hydroxyzine (Vistaril), Detrol LA, Lexapro (for depression & anxiety, but also helped my IC) (They all helped, but I was able to discontinue them.)

                                  I've been virtually symptom free and able to eat & drink whatever I'd like for about 8 years now.

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                                    • #10
                                      The Longs brand 7 day version of Monistat does not bother me, though the Diflucan or the 3 day "ovule" treatments do cause me IC or vulvar burning symptoms. You might try the 7 day one, it seems to be milder, if you can't get what you usually use...

                                      Hope you feel better soon.
                                      Kadi

                                      -------------------------------------------------------------
                                      I am not a medical authority nor do I offer medical advice. In all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.
                                      ------------------------------------------------------


                                      New favorite quote: "God gives us only what we can handle. Apparently God thinks I'm a bad-ass" ~Author Unknown
                                      Source - Pinterest
                                      "

                                      Current treatments:
                                      -IC diet
                                      -Elavil 50mg at night
                                      -Continuous use birth control pills (4-5 periods/year)
                                      -Heparin/Marcaine/Sodium Bicarb home instills at night 3-4x per week, more often if needed
                                      -Pyridium if needed,
                                      -Pain medicine at bedtime daily, as needed during the day several times per week
                                      -Antibiotic when doing an instillation to prevent UTI
                                      -Colace & SmartFiber to treat chronic constipation from meds, Fleet enema as needed
                                      -Dye Free Benadryl 50 mg at bedtime
                                      -"Your Pace Yoga: Relieving Pelvic Pain" dvd, walking, treadmill at gym
                                      -Managing stress= VERY important!
                                      -Fur therapy: Hugging the cat!

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