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post #1 of 5
1/4/09 at 6:36pm
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I have a small problem with yeast right now and my lact. consult suggested a few creams but I cant find either one. Is any vaginal cream ok. Is there a difference between vaginal cream and a cream for yeast infection??
post #2 of 5
1/4/09 at 6:43pm
try asking your pharmacist. I think dr reccmonded 1% climtrazole, which is lotramin and my pharmacist helped me find it with the athlete's foot creams.
post #3 of 5
1/4/09 at 11:39pm
What about Genetian Violet? You can get it at most pharmacies.
post #4 of 5
1/6/09 at 1:50am
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Originally Posted by Lydiah View Post
What about Genetian Violet? You can get it at most pharmacies.
I second this. It worked well for me, and the horrible pain was gone in 24 hours.

It has the benefit of treating the baby too. I would not want to nurse with the creams mentioned above on my nipples.
post #5 of 5
1/7/09 at 12:56am
Either gentian violet or grapefruit seed extract tend to work best and most quickly. I usually suggest to start with the GSE, since it's less messy (the GV stains everything, including baby's face, dark purple). Hope you get relief very soon!
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