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no, sorry.

take care

You poor thing...Maybe this will cheer you up!

You looked beautiful that night!






BTW, Get yourself to a doctor, ASAP! You need antibiotics, that will kill the UTI, and not cause the Yeast infection to flare up.
I had a vegetarian freind of mine tell me a natural rememdy for Yeast Infection... Insert a garlic clove inside your vagina and leave it there overnight.

From: The Natural Remedies Encyclopedia

"Yeast vaginitis, also called monilial, or thrush. The yeast infection causing it is candida albicans. It is more common in pregnant women, diabetics, and those on antibiotics, oral contraceptives, or long-term steroid therapy. Changes in the vaginal pH (caused by tap water, tub baths, certain additives to bath water, and some commercial douches) permit the yeast to grow in the vagina. The discharge is moderate in amount, but thick yellowish or white and curd-like. It may cause severe itching of the external genitalia.

Vaginitis may have one or more of the following causes: bacterial or fungal infection, intestinal worms, vitamin B deficiency, congestion of the pelvic organs, gonococci, chemical irritation (strong douches), mechanical irritation (tampons), drug medications, and deodorant sprays.

Other contributing factors include tight and nonporous clothing, diabetes, and the use of antibiotics.

The birth control pill causes a B6 deficiency and changes the vaginal pH.

Pregnancy increases the vaginal pH, and also its glycogen content. This is favorable to yeast infection. But it generally leaves

Tight-fitting synthetic underwear provides poor ventilation and a warm, moist, environment for yeast infection to occur.

Excess sugar and refined carbohydrates help feed yeast infection.

Normally, the pH of the vagina is acid; anything that alkalinizes it contributes to vaginitis. Causes include diabetes, menstrual period, pregnancy, and the time just after a miscarriage or abortion.

The most common aftereffect of antibiotic therapy in women is a vaginal yeast infection.

Frequent douching upsets vaginal pH and flora.

Excessive sex or intercourse, without proper lubrication, irritates vaginal walls.

About 5% of women given tetracycline for acne develop vaginitis.

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) produce a favorable environment for yeast infection, since they reduce normal vaginal secretions.

Four primary factors are antibiotics, oral contraceptives, diabetes, and pregnancy.

TREATMENT

All of the above factors should be carefully noted.

For yeast vaginitis, use a hot soda-water douche (1-3 teaspoons of soda to 1 quart water) twice a day for 7 days, then once a day for 30 days.

If there is not clear and rapid improvement, a trichomonas may be the cause. If so, apply a vinegar douche (1-4 tablespoon of vinegar to 1 quart water) twice a day for 7 days, then once a day for 30 days.

Garlic-water douche (1 clove into part of a quart of boiling water; add the remainder of the quart, let cool to 110o F. twice a day for 7 days, then once a day for 30 days).

For organisms other than yeast and trichomonas, a warm normal saline douche (1 teaspoon of salt per quart water) is useful.

Hot sitz baths, 2-3 times a day will soothe local irritation; but it is important that the tub be sterilized first, lest bacteria be introduced into the vagina.

An alternate method is to apply garlic suppositories. Peel a clove of garlic and wrap it in a piece of sterile gauze. Lubricate the suppository with pure organic vegetable oil and insert it in the vagina, yet keep a piece protruding outside. Continue doing this for 3 days, changing suppositories every 3 hours.

Adequate rest, a healthful diet, and meticulous personal hygiene with frequent bathing are important.

Take vitamins A and B complex.

Avoid panty hose, girdles, or synthetic pants or panties. Tight-fitting clothing increases moisture retention. Wear cotton clothing.

Avoid chemical deodorant sprays, tampons, and colored toilet paper. Do not use commercial sexual lubricants.

Beware of tub baths! Take showers instead.

Do not wash socks and stockings with underwear, lest foot infections be transferred to the pelvic organs.

Cotton underwear can be microwaved to destroy yeast. Wet it, wring it out well, and microwave on high for 30 seconds.

Do not have marital relations during menstruation or infections or, if you can avoid it, a few days immediately afterward.

Require that your male sexual partner wash his hands and genitals before intercourse.

Tea tree oil is good for vaginitis. Use creams, suppositories, etc.

Aloe vera is helpful for infections, including yeast infections. It can be taken internally or used as a douche.

Also helpful are bayberry, goldenseal, yarrow, marshmallow root, calendula, chamomile, pau d'arco, and dandelion.

To normalize vaginal flora, eat plain yogurt and/or apply it to the vagina.

Include adequate fiber in the diet.

Do not take iron supplements until the infection is reduced. Infectious bacteria require iron for growth.

Apply an opened vitamin E capsule to the area, to reduce itching.

Do not use sweet-smelling douches. A plain yogurt douche is much better.

If you have chronic or persistent vaginitis, you may have diabetes.

If you have recurring vaginitis, you may be getting it from your male sexual partner.

Do not use oral contraceptives while you have candida. Do not use sugary foods. Do not use cheese, alcohol, chocolate, fermented food, gluten grains (wheat, oats, rye, and barley). Do not use meat, pickles, raw mushrooms, vinegar, or any yeast products.

Avoid antibiotics and steroids, because they destroy the competing bacteria and allow candida to overgrow. (If you have to take antibiotics- eat a lot of YOGURT!!!)

Wear cotton underpants, rather than close-mesh synthetic or silk.

An alternative to douching is the sitz (sitting) bath. Fill a shallow tub to the hip with warm water, then add salt (enough to make the water taste salty, about 1/2 cup) to match your body's natural saline state. Add 1/2 cup vinegar to help rebalance the vaginal pH to 4.5. Then sit in the water, knees apart, until it gets cool. The bath will do the cleansing. Douching can be done with a similar mixture (4 teaspoons vinegar to 1 pint of water).


****** I hope this helps relieve some of your discomfort and helps to care the yeast infection.********

If you buy over-the counter yeast infection product, be sure to ONLY buy the 7 day formula...A pharmacist told me this one time. And if you have to take an antibiotic for the UTI, BE SURE and eat a ton of yogurt. This will put back the good bacteria in your body that you need to fight the yeast infection.

Good luck sweets!

-Carie