About a month ago I started experiencing vulvar itching. I self diagnosed a yeast infection, took Monistat 1 and felt better for a couple of days and then the itch returned (full disclosure I did have sex on day 5 instead of waiting 7, ugh). After that I went to see my Doc but her schedule was wild so ended up with FNP who swabbed me and told me it was indeed yeast but sometimes the Monistat isn't enough. She gave me 2 doses of Fluconazole and sent me on my way. Well I ended up taking 3 150mg pills and they did absolutely nothing. I am miserable and getting depressed. It's been diagnosed as yeast infection but now that I've tried the "holy grail" pill everyone talks about with no success I am starting to freak out. I'm taking a probiotic and watching my sugar intake. I've had this infection for over a month and I just don't know what to do next. Should I try the Monistat 7?
Will Monistat 7 when Fluconazole doesn't?
Question posted by lbb3 on 1 June 2016
Last updated on 5 February 2018
3 Answers
Did the Monistat work for you? I have took Diflucan 150mg on Sunday and then Thursday I went to my doctor and he said I did have a yeast infection and prescribed me 200mg diflucan although he only wanted to give me 150mg I asked for it because I had took it once before and it worked wonders! But unfortunately it didn't work so well this time. I been having the itchy symptom since December. I'm so over it and I'm out of options :(
Wow this is an old post for me but I got the email notification and wanted to answer because I know how bad this sucks.
No, it did not work for me but that is because I was misdiagnosed. I did not have a yeast infection. I have desquammatative inflammatory vaginitis. It’s rare. I doubt that’s your issue especially if they are seeing yeast when you go to the doctor. If they haven’t yet, maybe ask for a culture. That can help identity the type of yeast you have and whether it’s a rare or resistant kind.
Now, when I thought I had yeast I went wild researching cures for it. Check out boric acid suppositories. That’s a popular remedy that seems to knock it out for many people. You can make your own, or if you’re comfortable spending a little more you can buy a 14 day supply at Love Wellness online.
Good luck. Vaginas can be so rude!!
Oh my goodness yes it's very depressing. Nothing seems to work. I did go out tonight and buy the Monistat 7 because I don't think the diflucan works for me. But thank you I apologize for asking about this because your post is old but I just thought you might have already figured it out since it been so long. Thank you for replying though. Most just ignore it. I will ask my doctor for a culture if this doesn't do the trick.
Monostat 7 is the only thing that works for me. Fluconazole has always been a waste of $ for me.
Thanks for sharing this, bc I have to take THREE diflucan pills for it to work. Unfortunately, I've developed a sensitivity to those creams. I can't even tolerate the 7 day creams anymore, so it's only the pill for me.
ibb3; By now it would not hurt. But it is very possible that you and your boyfriend are passing it back and forth too. It would not hurt for him to apply so cream also, And you know the part of don't wear any real tight fitting things like pantyhose and if possible keep as dry as possible loose fitting cotton underwear all of this can help you get to warm its just like a breading ground for yeast and bacterial. And if it continues after that you should get back in and see the doctor.
Thanks chuck1957. I started the Monistat 7 and I'm really hoping it will work. If not, guess it's back to the Doc for me.
ibb2; Yes now remember you should talk to your partner and make sure it is not always visible and you can be passing it back and forth if it continues So he either uses a condom, or it won't hurt for him to apply cream to himself. It is very uncommon to have the Diflucan not work after you have already used the Monistat. worth a try.
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