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Posted 4/15/2007 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone here had yeast infections? Is there any connection with the Lupus ? I have never had a yeast infection. Sorry to talk about such a personal issue.. I hope that this is not too much inof topic but I just need to know more. It worries me... I dont have any type of itch. But just severe (like alot) white dishcharge. SORRY GIRLS! I know thats sooooo not a nice and lovely thing to talk about. But hey its life and it happens and I need your advice since I have not had one..... I have not taken a bath in a LONG time and cant even remember the last time my husband and I had sex.... So I am wondering how could I even get one.... Does anyone here have any ideas or can tell me what I should do about this???

Helpe me please ) =

Kookla
Posted 4/15/2007 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
Lupus is prone to get yeast infection, but I think it is not caused by Lupus. We are easy to get yeast, according to my gyno. I used to always have it. It is pretty irritating. I saw a gyno in Hk and he gave me, I think, is hydrocoritisone cream?? (not sure, for it's few years ago). He also told me to wear cotton underwear, avoid wearing jeans, and don't use those cleanser that especially for vaginal. It is best to just use water. Don't use panttie liner in a normal day. Also, no bath because it is easy to get bacterias unless you really really clean it thoroughly. Do not worry! I had on and off for a year or two, and now I do not have it anymore. I know how frustrating and irritated it is.
Posted 4/16/2007 12:21 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Kookla:

I'm sorry to hear that you're having troubles with yeast infections. Have you been sick lately that you required a antibiotic to treat your infection. It's very very common to get a yeast infections if you take any antibiotics. The doctor can give you a pill called diflucan and it will clear the infection right. Or you can go to the drug store and purchase a monastat kit. They have different options of a 1, 3, 5, and 7 day treatment. It's a cream that you'll insert into the vagina. If you're having terrible pain or any other odd symptoms, give your gyno a call. Hope it gets cleared up quickly for you.

Love,
Barb
Posted 4/16/2007 12:34 AM (GMT 0)
Kookla,

Yes, I have yeast infections constantly.  My GI, Rheumy and OB/Gyn all agree it is the Auto Immune Diseases that brings them on also the drugs that we take to supress the disease - especially the Prednisone, Immuran and like drugs.  

These drugs tend to kill off the good "bacteria" and let the yeast grow out of control.  If the good bacterial continously gets killed, the yeast just constantly win and there your yeast infections just keep coming.

I take TONS of probiotics to counter the effect along with an occasional prescrip. of Diflucan and garlic when needed to kill the overgrowth.

I am finally starting to get ahead of the yeast infections with the help of my Gyno.  He has been wonderful at taking "swabs" to make sure we are using the right prescription to help - i.e. Diflucan, Nystan, or even Antibiotics for Bacterial Vaginitus. 

He has also had me cut out sugers, and "processed" flour.  It has made a wonderful difference along with a high count Probiotic.  I also don't have the option of OTC creams (i.e. Monistat or generics) becuase there is a common ingredient in all of them that I am allergic to - I learned the hard way by getting an even more painful rash and infection down there!!

Hopefully this helps!

Posted 4/16/2007 1:10 AM (GMT 0)
I was having problems with recurrent (constant) vaginal and oral (thrush) yeast infections. My dr finally put me on Nystan, which is a systemic yeast treatment. I take it am & pm, and haven't had any more problems! Thank goodness!
Posted 4/16/2007 4:34 PM (GMT 0)
I was told by my doctor that it was from the prednisone-it was a nightmare! It was during that they finally told me-nothing like a helpful warning! anyone else told this by the doc ? I thought it was a vaginal flare,it lasted about 2 wks. Another friend of mine (male) said he heard it was common to have yeast infections while on certain medications- I have know idea how accurate the info is,let me know if the doctor was out to lunch,she keeps saying''oh,that's right,I was meaning to call you'' ,she is very pregnant so I chalk it up to the pregnancy brain fog! (I had it too-LOL)
Take care,hope this one is figured out-like woman don't have enough already with periods,pregnancy,birth,breastfeeding,yadda,yadda-we have to have yeast infections as well?! Crystal
Posted 4/16/2007 4:40 PM (GMT 0)
Another comment on fungal infections...

This past summer I developed a painful, itchy red rash with bright red spots under my breasts and on my abdomen. I was having periodic sweats from Prednisone and no matter how much cornstarch I used to keep the area dry, I still had problems.

My doctor prescribed a nystatin powder that I used along with cornstarch, and it eliminated the rash and kept it from coming back. With the start of warmer weather, I thought it might be a good time to mention this. It's easy to treat, but I had no idea what it was at the time.
Posted 4/16/2007 9:52 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for everyone that responded. Just weird though.. is it possible to have a yeast infection without all that painfull itch and stuff? I dont have any of the pain or itchyness or swelling.. Nothing.. just the other gross stuff... So what the heck? Is it still a Yeast infection? How weird... I sware it never ends...
Posted 4/16/2007 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. I had one time that had all the white stuff, but no itch at all. I would see the gyno; he/she would probably prescribed you medication to kill them.
Posted 4/17/2007 3:57 PM (GMT 0)
It is absolutely possible to have a yeast infection or Bacterial Vaginitus with no itching, just discharge.  I would go to the gyno or your family dr and have a swab taken so they can prescribe the right thing - you don't want to let it get out of control!
Posted 4/18/2007 3:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all, I'm the Queen of Yeast infections and BV. I took the probiotics, did every yeast infections treatment and took BV meds for months. Nothing ever worked.
I then took boric acid suppositories and bang, never got another yeast infection or BV again. I did it the first time for 5 days, then once a month. I also put one in after sex.

Try it, it really does work!

Posted 1/23/2008 2:47 AM (GMT 0)

where do you get boric acid suppositories? I get yeast or bv all the time. My doc doesn't seem to think that its related to my lupus but he also admits that he doesn't know much about lupus either. SO, I need help.

mad
Posted 1/23/2008 3:11 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah, autoimmune diseases of all sorts make us more prone to yeast infections.  It's a strange connection.  I've also heard that the boric acid suppositories work well.

 

I am another one who takes probiotics (acidophilus) capsules daily.  It really keeps the fungus at bay.  I haven't had a yeast infection in a really long time.  I contribute that to the probiotics and limiting my sugar and yeast (bread) intake.

 

Very valid question Steph!  Glad you brought it up.

 

Ginny

Posted 1/23/2008 1:03 PM (GMT 0)
I'm like Lynnwood, I have a bottle of nystatin in my fridge. Do you get sores in your mouth too? that's called thrush. It's also yeast infection. with all the medicine we take I have learned that nothing surprises me. Our bodies are so wacked out. Talk to your doctor maybe he can put you on a regiment of nystation to keep it cleared up. or give you somthing else.
let us know because trust me this is not a strange conversation and many of us have the same problem
hugs
carol
Posted 1/23/2008 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
I am in TROUBLE, was gona post under 'new topic' but I saw this thread.
Mouth AGONY, tongue cracked and sore.
I am on antibiotics because I developed a peridontal abscess. I am on a 'list' to have my gum disease treated. Been on it for at least 3months. A private dentist drained the abscess, but my gums are agony, I have trush in my mouth and I have been downing probiotics and cut out coffee, tea, bread and sugar, bar a tiny bit of the latter sometimes for the past week.
Cutting out the above has also helped the crohns.
Oh I am detracortril, a 'heavy steroid' but I am coming down off it now and on 10mg daily until next thursday and then 5mg daily.
Posted 1/23/2008 6:44 PM (GMT 0)
I'm posting separately for help for Sjogrens.
xann
Posted 1/23/2008 7:49 PM (GMT 0)

This is to Meph    I have the same problem as you do under the breast. I now use just plain deodorant. I now have no more problems and I am a very big girl up top I even had very bad problem with odor and itching. I was told the cornstarch may not be helping but making it worse.

                    Good luck   Denise
Posted 1/24/2008 3:28 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Ann . . . sorry you are having such trouble with your mouth. Sounds aweful. There was a post about a month or so back that had LOTS of response to trouble with the mouth sores. I'm sorry I don't remember who started it, but you can look back through . . . it would be well worth the effort . . .there have been several topics like this, but the one was pretty helpful. If I do find it, I'll bump it back up for you. . . . blessings! Tink and Meph . . . Have you ever tried Tinactin under your arms and breasts?? It is a fungal foot spray or powder and it works really fast on this type of skin problem. I have also had problems in skin folds (ouch) . . . Dial soap is the only soap I'll use as it really helps keep this kind of stuff under control. Blessings!
Posted 10/23/2014 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone,

I'm new to this forum....and new to my vague diagnosis of "lupus like" symptoms. (chronic urticaria, vitilgo, and now joint pain and sharp pains in tendons). Blood work does not "directly point to lupus". Just saw a rheumatologist and started on Plaquenil. (3 days now) Over the last year I have been getting skin infections (probably yeast overgrowth) under my breasts where my bra wire spends it's time irritating me. I use topical fungicide and it will clear up for a while...but it always comes back. I bet this is related to my autoimmune disease.... arrrggg... I wonder if probiotics will help... I'll start them asap.

P.S. so nice to see all the support from other users.
Posted 10/24/2014 2:50 AM (GMT 0)
I did not see an age for this woman, if she is older and is not having sex regularly, and is approaching menopause- in menopause or done with menopause, she may be suffering "skin cell sluff-off" inside the vagina. It is gross... moist, white and kinda lumpy or spongy. It has no smell, does not hurt. It is a sign that the vagina is beginning atrophy. I could be way off for this particular woman, but, it is definately something to ask the doctor about- if this criteria applies to her.
Bonnie ( tired-of-it)
Posted 8/2/2018 12:05 AM (GMT 0)
I was diagnosed with Lupus when I was 16 and I am now 40. For the past 10 - 15 years I haven't had any Lupus flares or symptoms. about 1.5 years ago I started experiencing a major discomfort in the opening of my vaginia causing me to be in so much pain all the time. My husband and I are not able to have sex due to the pain. I thought it was a yeast infection at first so I treated myself at home with over the counter monostat which I had used previously for other yeast infections. The pain, itching, burning and discharge wouldn't stop. I decided to see my gynecologist about the issue. He thought I had vaginosis and prescribe me meds for it. They didn't help and I also got test results back stating vaginosis test was negative. My pap smear was normal as well. I still continued to have the pain. I started experiencing swollen nodes in the vagina area which would become open sores. I decided to have my primary doctor examine me and these nodes. She stated it just appeared to be irritated sweat glands. So I continued to just deal with the pain for a few more months and hoped it would stop. It didn't. I had the mirena at the time and thought, maybe it is causing these issues, so I decided to have it removed. Still no relief. I tried home remedies to clean out any infection I may have down there. I tried apple cider vinegar, coconut oil, vasoline, hydrocordisone and recently numbing ointment. Still pain persists. I have been back to gynecologist and primary doctor to be examined again to no avail.
Earlier this year I had an ultrasound done to check my kidney since I had had an issue back when I was 18. During this ultrasound they found the kidneys to be just fine but saw unhealthy enlarged lymph nodes. I have been sent for all kinds of testing to determine why I would have these in my abdomin. CT scans, colonoscopy, mammogram and all kinds of bloodwork. Nothing apparent was found to cause this issue either. I am a complete mystery of pain and weirdness. I went to a new gynecologist today and she doesn't have a clue what's wrong with me either but going to do some research once he believes it could be Lupus related. Anyone else ever experienced anything like I am going through?
Posted 8/9/2018 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Liamsmoma, it sounds like you have Lichen Sclerosus. I have it and from your description it could be that..many doctors are ignorant when it comes to LS which is why you have probably not had a diagnosis.

here are a list of LS symptoms.

Ulcers on and around the vagina
Constant itching
red spots/rash
bruised looking skin
White plaques of skin similar to the shape of a butterfly
Small cuts (like paper cuts)
Sometimes a white discharge that resembles milk
Painful intercourse
Loss of vaginal architecture..your labia minora can reduce in size

Does any of this resonate with you?
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