thrush

[lovinmyboys]

so i had thrush 3 weeks ago treated me and babe nystatin for him probitic for me and gse and even got to the point i used gentian violet lotrimin its been a few days since i stopped i have some pain while nursing in the nipple and shooting pain in breast when nursing and sometimes after especially in the morning they seem to be preetty sore just want to what i have to do to kick this it can be very discouraging baby is 1 month old i was on antibiotics for the first week of his life thanks for the comments

[ColleenF30]

I don't know what will kick it, but don't give up mama! It is rough now but will be so worth it in the end! I will be part of your cheerleading section!

[lovinmyboys]

thanks for the support everyone says give it 6wks and the pain of breastfeeding will be better very frustated almost 5 weeks and still in pain i have to stop gen violet baby has pics on tues

[Brianna]

I don't have any personal experience with thrush, but I found this link at kellymom.


http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/thrush/thrush-resources.html

[intokermit]

I had a really bad case of it. What helped was not wearing a bra. Yes, I leaked all over the place, and I only went without a bra in the house, but the airing out is what helped. I would suggest getting some probiotics, too.

[RedheadbyChoice]

How long did you treat babe and yourself? Well, how long after symptoms had abated? My rule of thumb is to use GSE for 3-4 days after symptoms are gone. Nystatin is my least favorite solution, though, as it's so sugary itself. GSE for both is what I've found is best.

Thrush is a pain in the ass, absolutely. BTDT, with all 4 of my kids! But you *can* kick it.

[lovinmyboys]

i am going to try diflucan thanks but i have done everything you have recommended

[RedheadbyChoice]

When I had thrush in a milk duct, Diflucan for both babe and I was the only way to kick it. (and it was incredibly freaking painful!) Make sure that you're getting more than just the single dose though, for you. And of course, babe being treated at the same time.

Continue the other precautions, though, WRT bras, laundry, pacifiers, etc.

[Nipple_nectar]

i am going to try diflucan thanks but i have done everything you have recommended

Red has recommended using GSE for at least 3-4 days after your symptoms disappeared, I agree. That would mean a minimum of seven days treatment for you AND baby with the GSE, you have done this?

Honestly, I don't know anyone who hasn't eliminated the thrush after seven days with GSE. Maybe you are reinfecting yourself? Are you taking all the precautions like washing bras after one use, no cloth pads, no barrier creams. Boiling everything for a minimum of twenty minutes on a daily basis?

What type of probiotic are you both using? Does it require refrigeration? Here is the link, so you can refresh yourself: www.drjaygordon.com/development/bf/thrush.asp

[lovinmyboys]

yes yes i have the right probiotic i have not stopped the gse i am hoping diflucan is the way to go and gse with everything else