Serously - a TMI question.......

[shalom]

ok - so this is my 2nd time doing raw - both times of doing it, I made the transition 1/2 through a pregnancy....

here is the problem.... last pregnancy, i had a 5 month long yeast infection - didn't matter what i did - it would not go away! (and no, i don't eat sugar)

Well - here i am at 7 months and my little annoyance is back. WHY???? i can not get rid of it for the life of me!! I don't know if it is just pregnancy for me (although it didn't happen at all for the first baby), or if it has anything to do with raw, or my fruit intake.... but what i do know is that i am uncomfortable and sex is absolutely no picnic - that later is what really stinks!:rolleyes:

so - yeah - i don't know what to do or what is the problem....


*sigh*

help.....

[juliebove]

Unfortunately, yeast infections are very common in pregnancy and you shouldn't have sex when you have one because it will only spread the yeast around.

Pregnancy in and of itself sets you up for infection. With the constant discharge, that wetness breeds yeast. And the creepy panties they make that are made of synthetic fabric with no cotton crotch. I managed to make it to about the 5th month with regular panties in a larger size, but then they just didn't work for me and I had to buy the preggo ones.

I guess I was lucky that I didn't have yeast infections while pregnant, although I do get them frequently now. Wish I could have been of more help!

[spicyfull]

Listen to Julie, she know her stuff......

[luckitri]

Years ago I used Gentian Violet. It was hard to find then so probably harder to find now. I read that it is safe for breastfeeding women and premature babies (applied to their mouth area). Google for reassurance and then let your fingers do the walking (on-line phone book) to see who near you stocks it if you choose to try it. I found it in an independant pharmacy that was not part of a chain.

[juliebove]

Years ago I used Gentian Violet. It was hard to find then so probably harder to find now. I read that it is safe for breastfeeding women and premature babies (applied to their mouth area). Google for reassurance and then let your fingers do the walking (on-line phone book) to see who near you stocks it if you choose to try it. I found it in an independant pharmacy that was not part of a chain.

Works like a dream. But, but, but...

I don't know if it is safe to use during pregnancy.

And if you DO use it, it stains very badly and will keep staining for a long time. To apply it, I used cotton swabs. Just a quick internal swab took care of it, but to be sure I did another one the next day. After that I had to wear black undies and pants for weeks. I used pads for weeks too and the pads got all purple. I only used what seemed like a drop or two and all that staining! It got onto my thighs and stained them as well.

You can get it online and it's cheap. You only need a tiny amount. I've never seen it in any stores but it's possible it's one of those things you have to ask for at the pharmacy counter.

Boric acid also works, used internally. Caution! It's poison. It works by drying up the excess moisture. But again, I do not know if it is safe to use while pregnant. Best to ask the Dr. on that one.

[Naiad]

Eat and apply some virigin coconut oil! It's antimicrobal and antibacterial. If you look at numerous raw food websites, they often mention virgin coconut oil as being great for sexual purposes, as it hinders bacteria, molds and germs.

[vgloveforlife]

Yeast infections and raw are definitly connected! Do a search and you will see.

When my daughter and I went high raw we both got yeast infections. My daughter got a serious one.

My advice is cut down on fat as that may be the culprit.

[Damzlfly]

And the sugars, candida THRIVES on sugar...eliminate all sweet and sub acid fruits and nix the dried stuff completely...it'll take a month to cleanse out of your system.

Also, eliminate -
All fermented stuff (miso, kombucha, vinegar etc)
alcohol (high in sugars)

You might consider doing a candida cleanse and a parasite cleanse to get rid of everything too...

Good luck! I suffer too so I know what you're going thru...knock on wood, I haven't had one in a few years thank god.

[Revvell]

Since being raw, I have had no yeast infections. As I've stated here before MANY times, one of the best things to do...

Unfiltered Cranberry Juice (yes, for bladder/kidney infections as well) and/or GSE. You can also put a few drops in warm water and wash yourself with it.

IF you've had sex while having the infection, have your partner drink diluted GSE to clean up his system. If you don't, you'll just be passing it back and forth. He may not be having any symptoms but it doesn't mean he doesn't have it.

Revvell

[eatyourbroccoli]

ive found the best thing diet wise for this problem is to choose either fruit, or fat. if i combine them, issues down there arise immediately and it also breaks me out.

[luckitri]

I like the coconut oil idea!

I knew a woman whose doctor told her that she was catching the yeast from her man friends' mouth! So the idea of both of you cleansing your systems sounds like good prevention to me. Hope you don't meet with too much resistance there.

[shalom]

Since being raw, I have had no yeast infections. As I've stated here before MANY times, one of the best things to do...

Unfiltered Cranberry Juice (yes, for bladder/kidney infections as well) and/or GSE. You can also put a few drops in warm water and wash yourself with it.

IF you've had sex while having the infection, have your partner drink diluted GSE to clean up his system. If you don't, you'll just be passing it back and forth. He may not be having any symptoms but it doesn't mean he doesn't have it.

Revvell

sorry to take so long to respond!! ....internet issues.....

thank you all for your advice......i definatly want to do the coconut oil.... and my ND gave me boric acid a while ago - but it seemed to just reat the symptom...the yeast just keeps coming back!

REVELL: what is GSE.... ??? my husband and i are stumped! :o

[luckitri]

GSE = grape seed extract (?)