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Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:17 pm  |
I have been using a topical antibiotic for acne (clindamycin) for almost 2 months, and I just got my 2nd yeast infection since then. Before that I hadn't gotten one in a really long time (I used to get them a lot). Both of the recent ones have been right before my period. I don't think that yeast infections was one of the side effects listed for the medicine (because it's topical) but I'll check. Do you think this could be the culprit, and if so, doesn't that mean my birth control could also be affected?  I really don't want to stop because my skin is finally good. Another thought I have is that I have been sitting at a desk all day for work during this time, which is something I don't normally do. Maybe the tightness of sitting in pants all day? I guess my question is whether or not the topical antibiotic gets into the bloodstream enough to affect other parts of the body. Thanks! |
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Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:54 pm |
I have used topical clyndamycin off and on for probably 8-10yrs and I have never had a problem with yeast infections while on it. That being said, every time I use oral antibiotics for anything I get a yeast infection. I would suspect that you do not apply enough topically to get into your bloodstream.
I believe undies can actually play a part in getting yeast infections. If you are prone to them you should stick with all cotton because they breath better. |
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Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:29 pm |
I hate to break it to you, but my derm tried to put me on antibiotics when I had bad acne. I was told that one of the side effects are yeast infections. I never went on them once I was told that.  |
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Fri Apr 21, 2006 4:14 am |
| yes, yeast infections are a side effect of oral antibiotics, but more than likely not topical antibiotics, as they don't get into your bloodstream. I too have gotten yeast infections from oral AB from my derm, but never topical AB. |
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Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:27 pm |
Thanks, guys. I actually already wear nothing but cotton panties (much to my bf's dismay  at least they're the bikini type w/ a thin string on the side). I went to pick up birth control pills today and asked, and they said I could get a diaphragm or cervical cap in addition, which I had been thinking of for awhile just for peace of mind. I think I'll go ahead and do it just in case. I went to the store to get the monistat today and this brand AZO had some homeopathic pills you can take once a day to prevent yeast infections (they have one for urinary tract infections, too) so I might end up doing that if I keep getting them. I really don't want to stop the clyndamycin! I appreciate your responses! |
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Sat Apr 22, 2006 8:00 am |
| Cloud 9....please answer this question: Do you have a sweet tooth? |
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Sat Apr 22, 2006 8:35 am |
Topical antibiotics most certainly can make you more susceptible to yeast infections. One thing that most definitely helps, whether the cause of the yeast infections are the antibiotics or something else: eating live culture yogurt.
I've never had a yeast infection, but my college roommate was plagued by them. I know they can be a terrible nuisance. Good luck! |
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Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:55 pm |
If topical antibiotics can cause yeast infections, then they must be getting into the bloodstream and going throughout the body, right? So my b.c. could concievably be affected. This seems like something I should have been told about (the Dr. knows I take the pill.) Anyway, I'm going to get backup just in case.
Also, I don't really have as much of a sweet tooth as a salt tooth. I crave salty stuff (like chips) a lot, but I hardly eat sweet stuff. I don't even drink sodas. I've heard of the link between sugar and yeast growth, but thank you for taking the time to respond with another good idea! |
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Mon Apr 24, 2006 12:32 am |
Drinking plenty of organic, sugar free yoghurt is also a good way to help with thrush.. If you don't want to stop with the antibiotics then just load up on lots of good bacteria, like take some of those 'gut bacteria' supplements.
My doc put me on doxicyclene or something like that, for minor acne. But I actually got a yeast infection AND strep throat within a few days.. the sore throat could have been a coincidence but definitely not the yeast infection!
Hope you find a solution, because it is such an annoying thing to live with.. |
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Mon Apr 24, 2006 1:36 am |
Keep in mind ladies (take it from 1 who was reminded of this the hard way  )
Antibiotics will cancel out your birth control pills. So if the yeasties aren't bad enough to deal with, there's something else to keep in mind. |
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Mon Apr 24, 2006 2:55 am |
The reason I ask is because at my last 'fun' female exam (Feb I believe) I <sigh> again mentioned my habit of the freq. yeastie. When the nurse asked me about sweets I thought it so odd. I have NEVER been asked that before and I have discontinued with oral AB for acne years ago because of the yeast infections. I really hate YIs and my body just doesn't respond to the one dose meds out there. I need the full 7 day cream to get rid of it. Ick!
Now, I do have a sweet tooth, but it is mostly takes shape in my morning coffee (heavy cream heavy - sugar or a mocha...YUMMM!). I too love salty foods (which is funny if you think about it...those are the two strongest on your tongue...wonder if there is a link??) Hmm...
Anywho, the nurse told me that the majority of women increase their sugar intake right before they start their cycle. Often times, this goes unnoticed. I started to jot down what I ate one week before I started and I was amazed. I do not get as many infections as I did when I took oral AB, but I still get YIs more than I'd like and <shockingly> I did notice them 1-2 days before my period!!! I also looked over my eating habits and I noticed I did reach for more sweet foods. A couple oreos here, a chocolate bar there, desert..some ice cream after dinner, even sugar in my Cheerios. I didn't chow down on sweets, but looking over the week before did show I ate more sugar-y foods. I even ate waffles with syrup the day before my cycle and increased my fruit intake. I usually eat an apple or banan a couple times a week, but I actually chose apple juice as my drink instead of water many times. Really nothing that would have made me recognize a sugar red flag, but from a new perspective.....wow.
I NEVER made the connection before. The nurse told me that the increased amount of sugar can throw off the balance down below, but (in case anyone didn't know yet)....our periods are the best 'natural' cure. It flushes the area and the whole process rebalances the environment down there. I had read about this before, but I never realized my natural tendancy for sugar a) increased before my cycle and b) could be contributing to my many yeast infections over the years. Trying to combat acne and my natural love of sweets meant I never stood a chance! I wish I had known the link before now. I hope this helps someone out there like me.
BTW...I really hate the word 'infection' regarding yeast. It alludes to 'unclean' or 'bad' which it is not. I think of it more as a Yeast Annoyance. The yeast is natural and not 'Infecting' my HooHoo. Sorry, just my grudge against naming schemes. Unless the yeast accommpanies a STD, but naturally there is nothing 'Infectious' about it. |
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Mon Apr 24, 2006 6:45 am |
| deanne123 wrote: |
| The yeast is natural and not 'Infecting' my HooHoo. |
This cracked me up! By the way, I'm constantly battling with these myself and I don't eat many sweets at all. In fact, I'm going back to the doc next week. Once summertime hits and I'm in the water a lot, these tend to get worse. The best thing I've found to help so far are oral probiotics (good bacteria), boric acid suppositories and tea tree oil/distilled water douches.
Another thing that will exacerbate the problem is soy sauce, which is so unfortunate because I LOVE sushi! Man, the things us women have to go through!  |
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Tue Apr 25, 2006 4:40 pm |
I think most of what I know has already been addressed - sweets, tight pants, stress ....
Personally my preference is Difucan as treatment (the generic brand had a much better and quick effect than the "name brand"). requires a prescription though.
Have you tried washing with baking soda? I found it helped neutralize any discomfort. |
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Tue Apr 25, 2006 6:46 pm |
I hate to sound repetitive so let me apologize in advance... the replies to this post were so thorough that I might have missed what I'm about to say.
Any-hoo, my gynecologist informed me that a yeast infection right before your period could simply be an imbalance caused by the pre-menstrual syndrome itself, and not necessarily the result of any other factor. Just like some periods are worse than others, some pre-menstrual "periods" are worse than others. Hopefully, this is just a phase for you or a rare event that will not be a regular occurrence. As someone else mentioned, your period will "cure" the yeast infection... so whether you treat it depends on how long you'll have to wait before your period and/or whether you can tolerate the symptoms.
In the meantime, stay away from pantyhose, especially hose with spandex, if at all possible. My gynecologist calls pantyhose "deadly," even with cotton panties underneath. Thank heavens for the pantsuit for those of us relegated to wearing suits for work! |
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Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:25 pm |
Thanks for all your replies!
Candy,
You know my antibiotic is topical, right? Do you think it will still cancel my b.c? Clyndamycin is listed as a very low chance of interfering with the pill (taken internally) on a family planning type website so I figure topically at 1% isn't too bad, plus my skin only absorbs a fraction of the 1%, if that makes sense (Despite all that, though, I'm still getting some backup!)
deanne,
Now that I think of it, I am more 'forgiving' with my food intake before my period. I pretty much avoid sugar completely most of the time, but lately I have been allowing myself medicinal chocolate at that time of the month. (I had stopped chocolate totally because I was convinced it was breaking me out, but now I wonder if it was a coincidence with my PMS breakouts all along)
ulana,
Do you live in the US? If so, how much do you pay for the diflucan? I have to pay up front and get reimbursed by my insurance company.
LandB,
That's interesting about the period being the best natural treatment. I used to do that before when I would get them, because it happened so frequently (I think almost always before my period) I got tired of the goopy mess from the treatments. It's cool to know that I was right!
It's so cool to get such great info and advice, and know I'm not alone! Thanks again!  |
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Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:30 pm |
| cloud_9 wrote: |
Thanks for all your replies!
ulana,
Do you live in the US? If so, how much do you pay for the diflucan? I have to pay up front and get reimbursed by my insurance company.
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No, I live in Canada. The way my 3rd party benefits work is the pharmacy bills the insurance company directly (so I'm never out of pocket). The last time I bought it was when I went to university and the drug costs were subsidized. But because it was generic, it was around $20 (about 5 years ago). I remember ordering the "name brand" version and didn't find it as effective (I felt better faster with the generic) and it was around $50 (all Canadian currency) from a regular pharmacy (i.e. not a subsidized price from the university). I'm sure that doesn't help if you're in the US, though. But maybe it will give you an idea. |
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Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:25 am |
| cloud_9 wrote: |
Thanks for all your replies!
Candy,
You know my antibiotic is topical, right? Do you think it will still cancel my b.c? Clyndamycin is listed as a very low chance of interfering with the pill (taken internally) on a family planning type website so I figure topically at 1% isn't too bad, plus my skin only absorbs a fraction of the 1%, if that makes sense (Despite all that, though, I'm still getting some backup!)
It's so cool to get such great info and advice, and know I'm not alone! Thanks again! |
I figure anything that says it has a chance (albeit low) of interfering is enough for me! "Those" kinds of surprises are not welcome for me! |
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