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Originally Posted by HALLIEBETH87
I've been on antibiotics for the last nine days. I am afraid I might have an infection now but not yeast infection as I do not present those symptoms. I am having itching, discharge and an ammonia like odor. It's really embarrassing and I even didn't want to post here. I'm supposed to see my gynecologist January 20 for my annual. Should I try to get in sooner?
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One of the downsides of antibiotics is that they destroy all bacteria/microbes in your body - not just the bad ones you're trying to get rid of, but the good ones, too. Antibiotics are indiscriminate that way. What you've been prescribed probably compromised your gut flora that will leave one susceptible to all kinds of health issues. The more progressive doctors out there (and there aren't a lot of them) recommend taking a good deal of probiotics while on medication. Just eating yogurt with active cultures probably won't do much for you at this point. If you have the finances to do so, go to drugstore and by several types of probiotics to give your system a much needed boost. Acidophilous (sp.?) is a primary one, but your system needs the support of many. Also, reducing sugar intake at this point is very important.
There is a LOT of information about the interaction of antibiotics' on the body and the importance of probiotics out there on the internet you could read up on.
Hope you are feeling healthy very soon!
P.S. Apologize for any typos - I am the *worst* smartphone typist ever!