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Just got back from the doc's office for the Sora's check-up. (She's three weeks old now) And discovered we have thrush. I've BF all of my children, Sora is our fourth and never had thrush before. I was a little supicious that we had it but wasn't sure as all I had to go on was what I had read about it. I was wondering does anyone know if thrush bothers babies? Are there any symptoms related to feeding? I was wondering because I know my breasts are more tender than usual, hurts when she nurses (one side more than the other) And Sora has seemed fussier this week. I thought maybe it was just her getting older but now I wonder if it doesn't have to do with having this fungal infection? The doctor prescribed meds for us, so we'll get it cleared up. Just looking for anyone that has any expereince with it.
Thank you! Posted on 11/05/09, 04:11 pm |
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My cousin has there children, never had thrush until her third. She says it hurts more to feed, and her LO is more fussy. If you don't think it's clearing up in a few days, go back to the dr, you may need a stronger medicine. She had it for over a month and had to be treated 3 times. Hope you both feel better soon. 
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Thrush can hurt like hell. You are more susceptible if you have cracked or bleeding nipples.These usually come with poor latching...
Anyway, I started off low-key with the thrush treatment: Gentian violet on me and baby; APNO, probiotic yogurt and grapefruti seed extract...which may all be better than having to take fluconazole, which should be the last resort. You can apply the APNO after each feed to your nipples. No need to remove it. Actually, after Sora latches, she can then get some of the APNO into her system, her mouth, and it may help treat her. APNO is great because it covers all problems of infections, be they fungal or bacterial, and has a touch of hydrocortisone cream which can help your swelling and irritation go down. http://www.nbci.ca/index.php?optio...:all-purpose-nipple-ointment-apno&catid=5:information&Itemid=17 You have to treat both of you. Be sure to change your breast pads or bras often. Here are some more links: candida protocol http://www.nbci.ca/index.php?optio...:candida-protocol&catid=5:information&Itemid=17 Gentian violet http://www.nbci.ca/index.php?optio...:using-gentian-violet&catid=5:information&Itemid=17 Fluconazole: http://www.nbci.ca/index.php?optio...:fluconazole&catid=5:information&Itemid=17 You have to be very persistent to make sure that you eradicate it fully.
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What's wrong with fluconazole?
I had thrush (vaginal) when I was younger and got fed up with creams and pessaries. Tried the fluconazole tablet and it worked like a charm! Great stuff :)
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My son had it aronund 1 month, and I did too. Franny is right- it was the worst pain in the world!!! Worse than labour! (And my son was 11lbs....) I would cry while breast feeding. I tried everything, even using those nipple covers, which dont do anything by the way. we ended up getting drops for my son and cream for my nipples, but you have to be verrrry vigilant about administering everything exactly when you should, or else it comes back.
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I was mostly formula-feeding my daughter (but also breastfeeding a bit) when she got thrush (right at around a month or so). Luckily, I didn't not have it on my breasts at all. So, she was treated with Nystatin for about 2 weeks. It didn't go away. I was then told to give her fluconazole for 2 weeks. It made her much, much, much more tired than usual, so toward the end, the doctor told me to reduce the dosage. After the fluconazole, it went away! No more thrush! Gosh, it took like a month to get rid of it.
It seemd to bother my daughter somewhat. She didn't feed the same. She'd take a few sips (bottle or breast) and latch off. She'd latch on again and drink more, than latch off. Many feedings were like this. So yes, I'm assuming it was painful for her.
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