yeast infection info-

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Registered: 12-01-2003
yeast infection info-
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Wed, 08-17-2005 - 7:08pm
can you get a yeast infection from stress? I have been under an enormous amount of stress and anxiety lately- and now I think I have all the symptoms of a yeast infection-
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 08-17-2005 - 11:59pm

Hi serinas_mom, welcome!

Stress can cause your body to do some strange things. Anything that upsets your vaginal ph can cause a YI so who’s to say stress (or its effects like heavily perspiring) can't? A good article on vaginal yeast infections is: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001511.htm If you have had YIs before and know that is what you have then you can probably treat it yourself. If not it would be a good idea to have your doctor verify what the problem is so you will be using the right med for treatment. I hope you’re feeling better soon. Thanks for posting. Please come back and let us know how you’re doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

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Sun, 08-21-2005 - 1:27pm
I got some Monistat 7- the combo pack- it helps a little- don't itch as much- and not in as much pain- but I only just started- hopefully in 7 days I'll be all better- :)
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sun, 08-21-2005 - 6:22pm

Hi serinas_mom, welcome back!

Thanks for the update. I hope you are completely well soon. Keep in touch, ok?

Good luck and hugs,

      Jill

    

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Mon, 08-22-2005 - 8:00am
Just wanted to let you know- I am feeling sooo much better- the itch is almost gone and the pain is gone- I still have to finish the meds- but what a difference- :)
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 08-22-2005 - 8:59am

That's wonderful! Yes, be sure to finish your meds so you know you're over it.

Hugs,

      Jill