Home remedies for a vaginal infection?
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You have bacterial vaginosis and douching will only make it worse!! Unless you douche with boric acid that is the only kind of douche that ould help. Stay away from perfumes of any kind down there.\n\nIf you can spare $5 or so go get a bottle of acidopholus... take it twice a day for a week. Then once a day for another week. Try to always keep a bottle of it around. If you are noticing that it is coming back, then your sex partner could be a carrier and he needs to be treated as well. I am not sure that acidopholus would work for him. He may need antibiotics. \n\nYou may notice that it is worse after a tub bath avoid these as much as possible. Nobody really knows what causes it but your vagina is supposed to be an acidic environment when you have BV it turns into a high alkaline environment which is what causes the smell.\n\nMy ex husband was a carrier, he even kept giving it to his ex wife before me. He is an alcholic and also chews not sure if that was the reason but even after he took the antibiotics he was still giving it to me anyway...who knows I am fine now but i still have to avoid tub baths and when I do take one I make sure to take an acidopholus
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I wouldnt experiment with natural remedies for this particular problem.  Please see your gynecologist.
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Use over-the-counter treatments like vaginal suppositories/creams, you can clear it up in a few days. (A doctor can order a prescription pill to take also.)There are a couple of different kinds; if one ingredient doesn't work, try a different one. Also over-the-counter cortisone cream will relieve the itch. Stay clear of sweets, white "carbs" like bread and pasta, eat yogurt with acidophalus cultures included (kills yeast) or take the over-the-counter acidophalus capsules. Wear natural-fiber, loose fitting clothing and cotton panties/bras..this is VERY IMPORTANT. You want to keep the areas as dry as possible. You can apply cornstarch to soothe and dry the areas also. Don't use harsh soaps; try a bath in tipid water with 1/2 cup of oatmeal in a wash cloth tied with a rubberband. It's a great gentle cleanser and won't irritate your delicate skin. If you have an intimate partner, they will want to be treated also as you can pass this back and forth. Douching is not recommended while you're using your yeast medications vaginally.  In fact, too much douching can cause more irritation and then with only water or water with a tablespoon of white vinigar.  Hope this helps cause I know you must be miserable. God bless.
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i am so sorry! i can't believe they left you there with no phone!!! that can't actually be legal... actually if no one is watching you, i know it's illegal, and i know kids that were taken away for that up to age 15. but anyways. i am so sorry, i an i would help you if i could!\n\nthis is what i suggest: if you can't get to the store and get yeast infection or vaginal cream then there are things you can do at home. plus, you probably don't have any money.\n\nsit in the bathtub, preferably with baking soda in it. this will just help to soothe the pain. unfortunately as soon as you get out of the water the pain and itch will come back but this is what i do when I'm desperate. \n\ni can't actually tell what your problem might be. i would suggest using vaginal cream rather than yeast infection cream, just because I'm not so sure that you are describing a yeast infection.\n\nbest of luck! if you can get to a store, i would talk to the pharmacist and they might more know what you need. good luck!
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How exactly do you cleanse your vagina?   After menstruation or intimacy you can use a douche, preferably vinegar and water. Scented douches can cause yeast and bacterial infections. But the vaginal canal is a self cleaning mechanism, so its really not neccessary to douche.
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Actually I have a better idea. Use plain yogurt as a douche. It works! The itch goes away instantly. Yogurt has the same bacterial balance and ph as your natural conditions. Dip a finger into the container, then insert in your vagina. \n\nEating yogurt can help but it isn't as fast acting. I suggest you use asadopholis capsules, opened and poured into what ever you are mixing. It is tasteless so don't worry!\n\nI have Adult Onset Primary Immune Deficiency. The Boy in the Bubble Syndrom. I know all about compromised immune systems!
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Well for around my vagina area I do kegel exercises. DR. Drew has spoken and written a few articles on Kegel exercises.  Walking also helps
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proable vaginal infection such as bacterial vaginosis
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if you want to try a home remedy, then monostat or canesten, you can use a solution of peroxide and water, equal parts. also plain yogurt insert and rubbed around outside of area, yogurt is a yeast based product so it mimics and ultimately kills the bacteria from infection.
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Do you use a condom?  Try using one and dont mix it..if you get my drift!\nA lot of people thing that urinating after sex does something magical but in truth it does nothing to stop infection. \nThe thrush can be treated using over the counter medications and for instant releif get some live yoghurt and spread it on your "bits" .  It really soothes it.  Make sure to wash it off properly after!!!...;
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Go to a professional. If you try it yourself, you definitely will run the risk of getting a serious infection.
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There is certainly OTC and prescription meds for yeast infections, another approach is to eat yogurt or take lactobacillus acidopholus supplements.  I've even taken a bath where I added unsweetened unflavored yogurt.  \n\nYogurt is a very good Candida preventative if you are prescribed antibiotics.
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always drink lots of water\npee before and after sex\ndon`t use perfumed soaps\nno tight clothes \nalways cotton lined knickers\ndont douche too often otherwise you will wash the good bacteria away.\ndrink cranberry juice on onset of the infection.\nlots of it.\nthats about all i can think of \nhope they help.
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Douching in general is not a good thing to do, as it alters your body's pH.  If you haven't already, there are plenty of over the counter medications to fight a yeast infection, including a one day treatment.  Please see your doctor first though if you have never had a yeast infection before, to get a proper diagnosis.
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Citrus seed extract works wonders for getting rid of fungi and bacteria internally. It tastes awful, but it does help.\n\nYou could also do a Candida cleanse.
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Yes, most people say eat plain yogurt. But the thing is how to prevent them. First, yeast infections comes from a lot of things. too much sugar, imbalanced hormonal changes in the body, not wearing the right underwear, too much floral in the vaginal area, and or anything that irritates the vagina. You can make sure that you wipe from front to back and take showers, instead of a hot bath. keep it dry. cotton under is best. yeast grows in moist, dark areas. make sure that you are treating yeast. because sometimes women think it is yeast but it is bacterial vaginosis. that has to treated with a prescription. and also your doctor can give you a pill. i think you take it only once for that time. and it will clear up in seven days, but the symptoms you will feel relieve much earlier than seven days.
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What about going to the free clinic??  There must be one where you are.  I don't know if you have access to a ride to it, but that's my first suggestion.  My second suggestion is to call your doctor (or find one first), tell them the situation and ask if they will see you and if you can make weekly or monthly payments to pay off the office visit.  Also, sometimes, doctors will give a discount, if they don't have to go through the hassle of sending a bill to an insurance company.  Doesn't hurt to ask, especially since you're having difficulties.  \n\nI'm advising those first because these home remedies are a little weird.  I have NOT tried them.  One I read about from a natural health book is <sigh>: peel a clove of garlic (a clove-just one section), wrap in sterile gauze and <gulp> insert it.  It's supposed to get rid of the infection.  I'm not sure how often you're supposed to change it, probably a couple of times daily.  Another one, is for the external area, to reduce itching and inflammation (if you have it).  You take about 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt and apply it to the genital area.  It's messy, so I'd suggest an accompanying panty liner.