TMI - but really need help/advice
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MilkMonster
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Thanks so much! I will definitely make sure I buy the probiotics that are refrigerated.
Frenchy, now that you say that, I completely agree with you!! I actually think it's really irresponsible to prescribe medication without testing to make sure the person needs it...
Frenchy, now that you say that, I completely agree with you!! I actually think it's really irresponsible to prescribe medication without testing to make sure the person needs it...
Yakult is full of sugar. By all means, eat yoghurt! But buy a yoghurt with added acidoph. strain that doesn;t have added sugar.
You may also consider using the yogurt as a paste inside the vagina - commonly used as a natural remedy for treating thrush - it can calm the walls of the vagina.
It is also important that you rest. Bacterial infection after infection probably indicates that your imuune system is compromised - and certainly, 7 months of antibiotics seems very strange!
Wear cotton underwear only, and try not to use harsh soaps when you wash.
I hope it clears up for you soon.
You may also consider using the yogurt as a paste inside the vagina - commonly used as a natural remedy for treating thrush - it can calm the walls of the vagina.
It is also important that you rest. Bacterial infection after infection probably indicates that your imuune system is compromised - and certainly, 7 months of antibiotics seems very strange!
Wear cotton underwear only, and try not to use harsh soaps when you wash.
I hope it clears up for you soon.
Hi,
The new kind of probiotics do not need refrigeration. We are taking Garden of Life brand from the US which is probably one of the best. It's freeze dried. But yes, make sure it did not go through heat.
I never really thought about yogurt but yes it does indeed contain some probiotics. I have those freeze dried too. Yougurmet brand which is I think from Canada. Got it from Amazon. I make my own yogurt once in a while just because I know it is healthy and sugar free and contains live cultures for my family. I've read somewhere in the internet that yogurt which has long expiration date are not really ideal.
Chinese doctor: I go to one named Dr. Lee in North Pt. He is really good except that the lines are super long. No appointments even for long term clients. PM me if you need his contact info.
Good Luck.
The new kind of probiotics do not need refrigeration. We are taking Garden of Life brand from the US which is probably one of the best. It's freeze dried. But yes, make sure it did not go through heat.
I never really thought about yogurt but yes it does indeed contain some probiotics. I have those freeze dried too. Yougurmet brand which is I think from Canada. Got it from Amazon. I make my own yogurt once in a while just because I know it is healthy and sugar free and contains live cultures for my family. I've read somewhere in the internet that yogurt which has long expiration date are not really ideal.
Chinese doctor: I go to one named Dr. Lee in North Pt. He is really good except that the lines are super long. No appointments even for long term clients. PM me if you need his contact info.
Good Luck.
MilkMonster
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write me everyone!! I just finished my most recent round of antibiotics and have been on probiotics for the past week. I am going to give it another week before I make an appt to see my gyno to check if the bacteria is still there. Hopefully not but if it is, then I will make an appt with either a naturopath or chinese dr. haven't decided which one...
Just wondering, I have heard that it's good to put Yogurt up there...haven't tried that yet but has anyone put probiotics up there and had good results?
Thanks again!
Just wondering, I have heard that it's good to put Yogurt up there...haven't tried that yet but has anyone put probiotics up there and had good results?
Thanks again!
MM- sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time 
. Could it be that you are just so run down that your body can't catch up? From post - you've had 2 children within 16 months. That must be a massive strain on your body. I read somewhere that your body takes 2 years after pregnancy to replenish itself with lost nutrients, etc. You've done it twice in less time than that !
Plus you mention that your children aren't sleeping and your husband is away.
To me it sounds like you have to be super kind to yourself - daytime naps (if possible), early nights, lots of healthy fresh food, gentle exercise when you can, some time to yourself. Do you have any hobbies? Do you have a helper or family who can give you a couple of hours break a day?
Best of luck, I hope it gets better for you soon.
. Could it be that you are just so run down that your body can't catch up? From post - you've had 2 children within 16 months. That must be a massive strain on your body. I read somewhere that your body takes 2 years after pregnancy to replenish itself with lost nutrients, etc. You've done it twice in less time than that !Plus you mention that your children aren't sleeping and your husband is away.
To me it sounds like you have to be super kind to yourself - daytime naps (if possible), early nights, lots of healthy fresh food, gentle exercise when you can, some time to yourself. Do you have any hobbies? Do you have a helper or family who can give you a couple of hours break a day?
Best of luck, I hope it gets better for you soon.
MilkMonster
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Thanks Jane01, I am definitely run down...i know i should be taking better care of myself. hubby and i have decided to raise the boys without a helper and he travels every 3 weeks for a week at a time. it's rough. wow! 2yrs??!! haha i didn't know that! with my first baby i suffered from postpartum hemorrhaging and was admitted back to the hospital the day my baby came home. he was premature at 33 weeks. this time around it's infections and my 2nd son born at 30 weeks spent 50 days in the hospital. emotionally i am quite tired and i think this is affecting my health. this having kids thing has been really really hard!!! who knew??? lol i laugh but i just wish things would get a little better...soon...
My 7mth old JUST started sleeping through the night (hurray!!) so I will resume yoga in january - hopefully that helps!!
Thank you so much for taking time to write, all you mommies have been very helpful and kind.
My 7mth old JUST started sleeping through the night (hurray!!) so I will resume yoga in january - hopefully that helps!!
Thank you so much for taking time to write, all you mommies have been very helpful and kind.
M
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Yakult is basically a yogurt drink. You can get it from any supermarket or Mannings. Yes, it is in a little translucent bottle with red writing.
One thing that I'm a bit confused about with yakult--the number one ingredient is sugar which is a huge no-no if you're trying to get rid of a yeast infection as yeast thrives on sugar. I'm thinking there may be better yogurt options than yakult out there--I was just looking at it the other day. Probably just plain yogurt that has no flavorings or sugar in it. ???
Wow MM - you certainly have your work cut out for you with two babies and a husband who travels often. My heart goes out to you.
I have a similar issue to you in that everytime I get run down I get a throat infection. I will get one pretty much every 3 weeks if I don't look after myself. I know that a throat infection is different to a vaginal infection but
both are something that we are prone to and that manifests itself when our bodies can't cope anymore.
My suggestions are as follows:
- see a naturopath or specialist to talk about diet. It may be that starting a yeast free diet works wonders for your symptoms. Personally, I cut my diary intake by about 80% which worked wonders for my recurrent throat infections.
- if you can afford it hire a helper to come in a couple of afternoons a week. Use this time to catch up on sleep. Do not feel guilty about this - your children can cope for a couple of hours without you.
- have a set period of time every week that is just for you to do something you enjoy. I know this is tough with young children but I think it is important for our mental and physical health for us to have a couple of hours a week just to do what we want. Ditto the comment above about not feeling guilty.
- I totally agree with the yoguhrt suggestions. Dip a tampon in the yoghurt and insert (I can't believe that I am writing this on a public forum!).
Best of luck.
I have a similar issue to you in that everytime I get run down I get a throat infection. I will get one pretty much every 3 weeks if I don't look after myself. I know that a throat infection is different to a vaginal infection but
both are something that we are prone to and that manifests itself when our bodies can't cope anymore.
My suggestions are as follows:
- see a naturopath or specialist to talk about diet. It may be that starting a yeast free diet works wonders for your symptoms. Personally, I cut my diary intake by about 80% which worked wonders for my recurrent throat infections.
- if you can afford it hire a helper to come in a couple of afternoons a week. Use this time to catch up on sleep. Do not feel guilty about this - your children can cope for a couple of hours without you.
- have a set period of time every week that is just for you to do something you enjoy. I know this is tough with young children but I think it is important for our mental and physical health for us to have a couple of hours a week just to do what we want. Ditto the comment above about not feeling guilty.
- I totally agree with the yoguhrt suggestions. Dip a tampon in the yoghurt and insert (I can't believe that I am writing this on a public forum!).
Best of luck.