Talk to me about thrush

[Robeano]

So I'm like 99% certain that both Beatrix and I have thrush. We have all the textbook symptoms. And oh my gosh does it hurt. I know a bunch of you ladies have had it before, any advice, tips? How long is it painful after you start treatment? I have a LC appointment tomorrow, hoping she can help with this. Otherwise I have to book an appointment. I'm kinda thinking of maybe just pumping for the next day or two, or is nursing still really important? I just kinda dread each feed cuz I know it will hurt *whine*.

Time for a vent, so far Beatrix has had jaundice, feeding issues, tongue tie (had it released today) and now I'm certain we both have thrush. I just want to nurse my baby, what's with all the drama!?!? It makes me want to give up... sigh.

[pinkmickey24]

Hugs. I have no experience with thrush, but wanted to send you strength and encouragement. I don't know why everything has to be so difficult. I hope your LC is able to offer you help with the thrush.

[luvboston]

Hugs sorry you have to deal with this. Too bad your not a horse thrush buster works wonders;)

[christina]

Contact your OB and ask for the compound nipple cream for you. They should call in a RX but you'll have to get it at a compound pharmacy.
It should contain:
Mupirocin ointment 2%: 15 grams
Betamethasone ointment 0.1%: 15 grams
To which is added miconazole powder to a concentration of 2% miconazole

I've had thrush a few times while breastfeeding Charlotte. It is safe and usually recommended that you continue to breastfed.

[mnj05]

I've never had thrush but H did when he was on so many antibiotics last fall. For him, we were given some thick stuff to put in his mouth and it took a while to completely disappear. The only time he didn't whine was when he was having a bottle so little dude got lots of smaller bottles (he was around 9 months).

[ruthie]

I second a script for APNO. Idk if it helped, but I used it from hospital discharge and never dealt with any BFing infections. As far as pumping/ nursing, I took about 5 days off because of severe nipple injury (think shooting blood) and the boys never struggled to get back on the breast.

Hope you feel better soon!

[TJ]

Oh gosh Robeano. You and Beatrix have certainly been through the wringer. I'm so sorry.

E and I passed thrush back and forth and back and forth and back and forth for months. I'm so sorry to say that, because I don't want to scare you. But here's what I learned (and hopefully it's easier on you since she's so little and not a toddler who puts all the things in her mouth.)

1) You and Beatrix both need to be treated. Topically should work, but you both need to be treated at the same time. Continue treatment at least 3 days past any signs and symptoms.
2) Disinfect by boiling anything that has been put in her mouth (like pacifiers or toys).
3) Disinfect by bleach anything that has touched your boobs, like your bra, reusable nursing pads, bath towel, etc.
4) It can also be contagious from person to person, so don't let H suck on B's pacifier.
5) If you do choose to pump, you will also want to sterilize the breast shield so that you don't contaminate it as well.
6) Personally, pumping hurt even worse than nursing for me, so I stuck with nursing when I could, but did have to pump for work.
7) You can also use Tea Tree Oil and Grapefruit Seed Extract to disinfect. Definitely keep that in mind in case she ends up with a yeast diaper rash too (which can be caused by sucking on her hand then reaching down and playing with her lady business during a diaper change.)
8) Coconut oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties, so you can use it between now and your appointment for some quick relief.

Sorry again R. Yeast is a beast.

[Robeano]

Thanks for the advice and encouragement ladies. I'm pushing through the pain and am nursing still.

TJ she has a yeast diaper rash. It's so brutal. And thank you for the coconut oil idea, I have some at home, it seemed to help this morning

[TJ]

Feb 18, 2015 9:48:35 GMT -5 Robeano said:

Thanks for the advice and encouragement ladies. I'm pushing through the pain and am nursing still.

TJ she has a yeast diaper rash. It's so brutal. And thank you for the coconut oil idea, I have some at home, it seemed to help this morning

Then bleach her diapers too (if you're using cloth for her also.)  Just 1/4 cup in the wash, then do an extra rinse.  Also a baking soda bath might help her heinie.

[leahb12]

Oh my goodness, poor you and poor B. I don't have advice, but I hope it clears up quickly. You guys have been through enough!

[ruthie]

Oh goodness! Those yeast diaper rashes are horrific!! Ds2 gets one every time he cuts a molar. We use 1/2 OTC jock itch cream/ 1/2 diaper rash cream paste to get rid of it, but I don't know what a little bottom that young can take. Lots of hugs to mama and B!

[imoverit]

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. Hugs.