I was thinking just this morning that I forgot to follow up on my whole thrush experience. I feel like it's important to share my experience with the drugs I was prescribed and how I overcame the need for them.
First, the Dyflucan caused some pretty undesireable side effects from this drug (and have in the past as well). Here is a list of some side effects of fluconazole - the antifungal antibiotic in Dyflucan - from www.drugs.com/
Less serious side effects may include:
mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or upset stomach;
headache;
dizziness;
unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth; or
skin rash or itching.
mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or upset stomach;
headache;
dizziness;
unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth; or
skin rash or itching.
Unfortunately I experienced all of the above except the diarrhea and vomiting. That's not OK with me, I had all of those side effects after only one dose and I was instructed to take another dose 7 days after the first. I couldn't stand the thought of going through that for another week!
I saw a video on youtube once upon a time that mentioned grapefruit seed extract (GSE) and it's powerful anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties (among other things). I called up the Co-op and got me a bottle of magic. Check out the list of what it can be used for:
Internal Use
Orally, Throat Gargle, Ear Rinse, Nasal Rinse
External Use
Facial Cleanser, Skin Rinse, Nail Treatment, Scalp Treatment
Household Use
Toothbrush Cleaner, Vegetable/Fruit or Meat/Poultry Wash, Dish and Utensil Cleaning Additive, Cutting Board Cleaner, All Purpose Cleaner
After taking about 10 drops in 8 oz of water 3 times daily for 2 days all of my symptoms and side effects were gone! No more Diflucan, no more oral anti-biotic mouth rinse, no more nasty drugs! Wooo hoooo!!
For more info on GSE go to: http://www.nutriteam.com/gse.htm
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