Recurrent Thrush

[Kittycat_7_]

Hi All,
Since being diagnosed nearly a year ago, I just can't get rid of thrush. My blood glucose has improved.
My GP has prescribed me months and months worth of Canestan cream 2% it soothes but doesn't seem to clear it up.
Any ideas for treatment? Would be extremely grateful for any advice.

 

[Guzzler]

Lowered carb intake and Canestan Duo should help. I suffered for over a year with Thrush before I was diagnosed with T2 but since getting better control I have not had it. Good luck.

 

[EllieM]

6/7 day treatment with pessaries/cream plus a pill to kill the relevant bacteria in your gut? Also, if you have a sexual partner, they may need treatment....
I take it you're using the cream with an applicator?

 

[Rachox]

Thrush is a side effect of Dapagliflozin, which according to your profile you are on. Have a look here:
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-medication/forxiga-dapagliflozin.html
Maybe time for a change?

 

[sleepster]

I find a fluconazole tablet works much better than cream if it's bad

 

[kitedoc]

From the unexperienced male here, relating treatment that worked for a female friend: - cream or tablet treatment once per cycle x 3 cycles, same for sexual partner, plus oral bowel treatment tablets (i.e. ? Mycostatin - unsure of brand but they are not absorbed into the blood stream like Fluconazole) AND Vitamin D supplementation as advised by a Health Professional.