Another Infection

[newbs]

So, just in time for Christmas, I have another infection in a personal area, just like I had a couple of months back. Very painful and embarrassing - and now I'm back on Flucoxacillin which means no alcohol and very high blood sugars. I asked the gp why this keeps happening and he says he doesn't know but that as a diabetic I am prone to skin infections. I wish it had picked somewhere different that the place it is in!!! 😱

 

[Bloden]

I really feel for you, Newbs. These constant infections, etc are a right pain. Hope you're feeling better soon. 😱

 

[AJLang]

I'm really sorry to hear this Newbs. It's really not fair. I hope that you feel better very soon xx

 

[trophywench]

Something isn't right. Really - we should only get thrush down below if we either get 'low' in ourselves, or as diabetics (or the undiagnosed) we have too high BG for too long.

Two choices here - either see a doctor that specialises in those bits (ie a gynae) OR take yourself off to your local GUM. Yes! - what people referred to as 'VD clinics'. Not ALL the patients have had iffy relationships you know. Seriously, they haven't. It's the place to go, expert help for all sorts of things, TV, BV, VA amongst them - and there are very specific treatments for all of those - let alone anything else they deal with.

I'm wondering if you actually have TV instead? -

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Trichomonas_vaginalis/Pages/Introduction.aspx

I have - twice - yet I'm a serial monogamist - and it seemed VERY like thrush both times. Thing is - they take a swab every time - results for common stuff are back within the hour so you just sit and wait - but more intricate stuff takes a couple of days.

So whatever you have got, will be identified properly rather than giving you a broad spectrum (though appropriate for some things) AB - you'll get the orrect AB instead, which should actually work. Some of the stuff is passed back and fortch, so both of you need the ABs - and that's important cos your partner in crime may have absolutely no symptoms.

 

[newbs]

Something isn't right. Really - we should only get thrush down below if we either get 'low' in ourselves, or as diabetics (or the undiagnosed) we have too high BG for too long.

Two choices here - either see a doctor that specialises in those bits (ie a gynae) OR take yourself off to your local GUM. Yes! - what people referred to as 'VD clinics'. Not ALL the patients have had iffy relationships you know. Seriously, they haven't. It's the place to go, expert help for all sorts of things, TV, BV, VA amongst them - and there are very specific treatments for all of those - let alone anything else they deal with.

I'm wondering if you actually have TV instead? -

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Trichomonas_vaginalis/Pages/Introduction.aspx

I have - twice - yet I'm a serial monogamist - and it seemed VERY like thrush both times. Thing is - they take a swab every time - results for common stuff are back within the hour so you just sit and wait - but more intricate stuff takes a couple of days.

So whatever you have got, will be identified properly rather than giving you a broad spectrum (though appropriate for some things) AB - you'll get the orrect AB instead, which should actually work. Some of the stuff is passed back and fortch, so both of you need the ABs - and that's important cos your partner in crime may have absolutely no symptoms.

I don't have either of these things, the infection is actually at the back end, rather than the front. Very sore. GP is wondering if it is maybe an ingrowing hair that is causing the problem. Not sure, but if it doesn't clear up I'm to have a gynae exam anyway to rule anything else out.

 

[trophywench]

Ooops! LOL - I made assumptions there didn't I?

I hope it isn't an ingrowing hair and it turns out to be something easier to get rid of. S-I-L has THAT from time to time along with the vile results, poor sod.

{{{Hugs}}}