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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Thrush...again!

My left breast has been sore; I think I had a blocked duct on Monday, and my nipple's gotten sore so I finally went to the walk-in clinic today and was diagnosed with thrush...again!  (pretty sure this is bout 5 or 6).

Once again I am on Fluconazole, 400mg loading dose with up to 28 days of 100mg twice a day; until pain free for a week. (Ref. Dr. Jack Newman).  I am also using the All Purpose Nipple Ointment after each nursing and taking Grapefruit Seed Extract (1 capsule three times a day) and probiotics (10 billion cells three times a day).   For the first few days I will even treat my nipples with Gentian Violet in the morning (while Mister is at daycare all day) and simply wipe it off before nursing (he is lucky enough not to get thrush this time).

After speaking with our Lactation Consultant, I will stop all Domperidone, blessed thistle and fenugreek seed.  Blocked duct earlier in the week is probably due to too much milk and Mister not taking it all from me.

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