[LiveThroughThis]

I just got off an antibiotic less than a week ago and I'm getting a yeast infection (this is apparently common). My mother's been on antibio's alot and her gyno advised her to take Acidophilus--2 pills I believe--with every meal... it not only helps the side effects of the medication itself but nips yeast infections in the bud. She also said you can't overtake the Acidophilus.

***Once you open the bottle--buy it anywhere--you have to refrigerate it, why I dunno.***

Anyway just wanted to share that. I've done the OTC stuff for yeast infections and they've rarely worked. Plus the Acidophilus is natural, from what I'm told.

[Fresia]

Yes very common side effect, and just such a lovely gift of the antibiotic to keep on giving. Oh how love it so.;( However, thank you for sharing this tip about the acidophilus as did not know it could come in pill form; this IS much appreciated, thank you!!

[LiveThroughThis]

May have jumped the gun a little.

Apparently taking the Acidolphilus while on the antibiotic lowers the chances of yeast infectinos. However, I was taking the Acidolph while on the antibiotic , and several days after--when the infection started--and it seems to be helping.

Just FYI,

I drink Kefir while taking antibiotics (and for two weeks after finishing the antibiotic) to keep yeast infections at bay ... I just had minor surgery back on October 18th and picked up several quarts when I picked up the antibiotic ... I just finished the last quart about 15 minutes ago ... Kefir is a cousin of yogurt, but it has more probiotics (including acidophilus) so it packs an extra punch ... It's Gluten Free & 99% Lactose Free Too ... !!!



Mmm ... Good Stuff ... !!!

And, Hooray ... !!! ... NO Yeast Infection ... !!!

[hamster-bamster]

Originally Posted by Pfrog

I drink Kefir while taking antibiotics (and for two weeks after finishing the antibiotic) to keep yeast infections at bay ... I just had minor surgery back on October 18th and picked up several quarts when I picked up the antibiotic ... I just finished the last quart about 15 minutes ago ... Kefir is a cousin of yogurt, but it has more probiotics (including acidophilus) so it packs an extra punch ... It's Gluten Free & 99% Lactose Free Too ... !!!



Mmm ... Good Stuff ... !!!

And, Hooray ... !!! ... NO Yeast Infection ... !!!

I drink the same brand, but without added sugar/flavor, just plain. And, all the time. Every day, unless I am SO stressed out that I forget this most basic building block of self-care. It is not just to avert yeast infections - it is also to build up immunity, and I never come down with respiratory infections.