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Posted 6/3/2011 7:38 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone had issue with frequent yeast infections while on immune suppressants? I am on 150mg of Imuran and my obgyn believes these frequent infections are stemming from supressed immune system. Any thoughts, advice? We've discussed weekly difulucan, but I hate to take ANOTHER drug!
Posted 6/4/2011 12:32 AM (GMT 0)
Where are the infections?

If they're around the groin, you might like to ditch soap and wash with plain water, or maybe water with a splash of white vinegar (apparently the acidity drives the fungals away).

There are also things like Nilstat, and you might experiment with changing your diet too.

I've been on diflucan and found it very effective, with minimal side effects.

I hope this helps.

Ivy.
Posted 6/4/2011 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, vaginal infections. I have elimimated all soaps, only wearing cotton, and extra probiotics. I will try the vinegar splash idea. Thank you.
Posted 6/4/2011 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hey, I have the exact same problem with 150 mg of Imuran. Not so fun :( I now use the same cleaning spray I use for when I have really bad diarrhea (its for fecal matter and urine so it is safe to use) and it seems to be helping a bit. Good luck!
Posted 6/4/2011 2:55 AM (GMT 0)
constant issue for me which I keep at bay with diet, probiotics and drugs (but with little success!)

I read with interest the following which is part of preparing to use LDN therapy by JAQUELYN MCCANDLESS ...

if someone has either yeast or clostridia, I treat the clostridia with metronidazole 500mg twice daily for adults, 250 twice daily for little guys, 10 days on, then 4 days off so spores can hatch out, then 10 more days. Along with this I give fluconazole(unless susceptibilities show the yeast is not sensitive to fluconazole, then I usually use nizoral, same dosage), 200mg twice daily for adults, 100mg twice daily for the little guys, for three weeks. This is accompanied by high-dose probiotics(I use Klaire Therbiotics Complete and Detox) which must be given two hours away from the metronidazole(anti-fungals are OK along with probiotics). I have learned that unless I give both anti-fungals and anti-bacterials together I get the yo-yo effect of first yeast, then clostridia, etc.

I am going to be taking this up with my specialist soon so will keep you posted :)
Posted 6/4/2011 3:51 AM (GMT 0)
Ugh. Metronidazole. That's an instant guarantee for fungal infections for me: both in mouth and downstairs.

I'd be interested to know how you go, if you try this regime, Kiwi.
Posted 6/4/2011 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
When I was on Imuran and Remi combined I had a yeast infection (vaginal) at least once per month and a few times a year I would get oral thrush. I need terazol vaginal cream for that type (diflucan isnt enough for those for me at times need to combine the 2) Antibiotics now and then cause them for me but nothing like I use to be when on that drug combo. My infections were so bad that the obgyn tested me for genital herpes (which i am and always have been STD free) thats just how severe they would get on imuran and remi and this went on better than 2 years it didnt start when immediately on the meds but once it happened I was miserable. Up until a cpl months ago it had been since 07 that I had had one and that was from my surgeries fistulas etc and the mult IV ABs I was on. I find if I take 2-3 acidophilus pills while on antibiotics though it helps keep it away however last time I ran out and darn thing showed up at the tail end of my ABs
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