[lafemelle]

I'm more prone to yeast infections because I have a problem with candida overload (been working on it for awhile now). A little over a week ago I got my first one in over a year. Treated it with Monistat, and it went away for about a day...then it was suddenly back, although not as bad. Finally went to the doctor and got some diflucan, which got rid of it for another day...then today I wake up and it's back, but it's even worse.

I've heard of--as well as had--stubborn yeast infections before, but can they be this bad that even after Monistat AND diflucan they come back right away?

[WildChild]

Get the book, The Yeast Connection. It will help educate you about this condition which could be far more extensive than vaginal.

[lafemelle]

Well yes, that's why I mentioned the problem with candida...I haven't read that book but I'm fairly educated on the things it covers. I've been addressing it for quite awhile now, from doing the anti-candida diet to taking certain vitamins, supplements, and probiotics to help. In the long run it hasn't done me much good...and now here I am with a yeast infection, even after taking all the necessary precautions to control it. What I'm trying to find out is if having a problem with candida overall makes it harder to overcome a yeast infection, and maybe that explains why this particular one is being so stubborn?

[WildChild]

Candida is yeast. So yes, having a problem with candida will make getting rid of vaginal yeast problem harder. I had trouble with it for several years and finally got rid of it by a combination of leaving my cheating husband who was reinfecting me, drugs and getting "painted purple". That's a old treatment but it sure did the job when nothing else did.

[free spirit]

It's possible you have a different strain of yeast, not the candida albicans that normally bothers us. The only way to find out, is to stop treating yourself for a week or two and then have a doc take sample to culture out for at least 7 days. Yeast can be stubborn and doesn't always like to grow.

Sometimes going on weekly diflucan for a few months can help get things back under control.

There is also the possibility that it isn't yeast. Check out vulvodynia, lichen sclerosis. Both of these can imitate vaginal infections. A gyn that works with pelvic pain or vulvar disorders is a good thing to look for. Many many gyns and docs know little about these and trying to treat your way to a cure may end up causing you more pain and discomfort.

Yahoo groups has a forum for both of these and the women on them are really helpful. They may also be able to help you find a doc in your area that deals with chronic conditions.