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[nmpjcp2015]

Is anyone else having chronic yeast infections? I really need some tips because the OTC treatments I've been using only help for a while and in the summer it's getting crazy uncomfortable.

HELP!

 

[2have4kids]

Is anyone else having chronic yeast infections? I really need some tips because the OTC treatments I've been using only help for a while and in the summer it's getting crazy uncomfortable.

HELP!

Have you tried probiotics? Most people say oh, just get a round of antibiotics or Canesten but I find cutting out sugar and taking a really good probiotic prevents UTI's, yeast infections and can get rid of them too. Our hormones throw our gut flora off making us more vulnerable to those things, replacing the bad with good bacteria helps me every time!
Also, probiotics help prevent heartburn too, they help you digest food quickly pushing it down and through, preventing backups in your tummy.

 

[startd]

DarkStar - I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you get more information and better news at your next appointment

Apreslaube - that's really cute!

2have4kids - that's fantastic! I have an anterior placenta too and hadn't felt too much, but I'm starting to get kicks etc to the sides

 

[startd]

It's been a really huge week work wise, and I am very glad it is Friday.

Feeling very glad to be at the half way point now. I feel like 6 months would be a better pregnancy period - 9 months is a bit too long!

 

[Rainstorm]

I've gotten some bad news today. Twin A has something called meconium peritonitis, which is a sort of bowel rupture. It is a strong marker for cystic fibrosis, downs syndrome, and a couple of severe infections. I won't have any news for a while as they are not taking any action until seeing what a follow up ultrasound in 3 weeks shows. If my baby does have this condition he will need a major bowel surgery after birth.

I'm so sorry, I hope it doesn't carry any complications,... maybe it's not as severe as you think. How cruel you have to wait for so long to get an update

 

[Mississippi03]

It's been a really huge week work wise, and I am very glad it is Friday.

Feeling very glad to be at the half way point now. I feel like 6 months would be a better pregnancy period - 9 months is a bit too long!

Ive been saying this all week lol wishing it was over next week.
This is the first week ive been uncomfortable. I think a combo of the humidity, my belly getting much bigger, and honest to god chronic constipation at this point. Its been at least six days.. My tummy is actually in pain because of it. Im on day four of stool softeners and nothing yet.

To worst parts of pregnancy.. Cant poop and no wine lol

Is anyone else having chronic yeast infections? I really need some tips because the OTC treatments I've been using only help for a while and in the summer it's getting crazy uncomfortable.

HELP!

Not yeast but Definately more discharge which i also find annoying with dress season

 

[GingerPanda]

Mississippi, I was told by my OB/GYN that you can use a glycerin laxative suppository in constipation emergencies. And I would say a week is pretty bad. Stool softeners don't make you go, they prevent constipation. Once you're constipated, it's too late for the softeners to help.

Of course, I would ask your doctor first.

 

[Hit Girl]

DS - Thinking of you so much. I can't imagine what you're going through. I hate that you have to wait so long.

 

[Mississippi03]

Mississippi, I was told by my OB/GYN that you can use a glycerin laxative suppository in constipation emergencies. And I would say a week is pretty bad. Stool softeners don't make you go, they prevent constipation. Once you're constipated, it's too late for the softeners to help.

Of course, I would ask your doctor first.

Thanks girl!

More often then not, supps dont work for me either. I have IBS but reverse of most people.. I get constipated. Ive been in hospital getting an enema and on morphine for the pain on four occasions in the past five years. I knew pregnancy would make it worse. Usually softeners help after a third day.. But not this time. I realized on monday that it had been a few days already and i havent gone since then either

I even try fecal massage and reflexology for it (on myself not by someone else) and i dont blieve in tjose things. Lol desperate.

Has anyone been told its ok to take a softener daily? Mw told me i can take it but i didnt clarify if daily.

Maybe i should try a supp tonight just to give it another kick at the can lol

 

[GingerPanda]

Softeners are safe to take every day as long as they're non-stimulating. Most aren't.

 

[tallybee]

Gosh I feel for you with the chronic constipation xx I have been lucky mine only lasted a few weeks then went away but that was bad enough. I hope u get some relief soon xx

 

[nmpjcp2015]

Is anyone else having chronic yeast infections? I really need some tips because the OTC treatments I've been using only help for a while and in the summer it's getting crazy uncomfortable.

HELP!

Have you tried probiotics? Most people say oh, just get a round of antibiotics or Canesten but I find cutting out sugar and taking a really good probiotic prevents UTI's, yeast infections and can get rid of them too. Our hormones throw our gut flora off making us more vulnerable to those things, replacing the bad with good bacteria helps me every time!
Also, probiotics help prevent heartburn too, they help you digest food quickly pushing it down and through, preventing backups in your tummy.

Thanks. I will try this solution.

DS - I'm praying for your little baby. I hope the time passes by quickly for you!

 

[Dark_Star]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I appreciate it and I'm hoping for the best, that it is an ultrasound anomaly or some minor deformity.
The fact that baby needs surgery is something I can deal with, but the possibility that he is in pain right now is really bothering me.
From the research I have read, the chance of baby having cystic fibrosis with this condition is around 20-40%.

 

[bathbabe]

Have you had a blood test to check if you are a carrier of CF dark star?? CF runs in my OHs family and we were both checked to see if we were carriers, luckily neither of us are but his sister is, which means his mum is also a carrier. Iv been told BOTH parents have to be a carrier and even then the baby only has a 25% chance of getting CF x

 

[Dark_Star]

I'm waiting to get an appointment with a high risk OB, I assume it will be done then.

 

[Rhi_Rhi1]

Really sorry darkstar

 

[Mrs Mel]

So sorry to hear this Dark_Star, I hope you get some good news soon.

Congrats ladies on all the scans! X

 

[MissR]

Dark star, so sorry to read this. I really do hope everything turns out good for you. Just sending lots of hugs your way and hoping that these weeks pass quickly for you xx

 

[Mississippi03]

I hope these weeks fly by dark star and come with optomistic news at the end

 

[Rainstorm]

Dark Star this should give you hope: Usually the perforation seals off and the bowel is intact at birth. Intra-peritoneal meconium usually calcifies, sometimes within 24 hours.