posted September 27, 2008 05:15 PM         

Are you sure it it yeast?

Take a black washcloth or hand towel and wipe the suspected areas. If it is yeast it will leave a whitish film, and will smell of a powdered cheese..or if there is another underlying prob;em, it will smell spoiled.

Also allergies can mimic yeast infections.
And yes, if your yeast infection has become systemic you need to be tested for that, or given a longer treatment. If you take antibiotics, tell your doctor that you always get a yeast infection when taking antibiotics. He should prescribe meds for it such as Nilstat anytime once you have finished antibiotics.
Use bleach and wash your undies in hot water.
Rinse twice!
Use 1 cup vinegar to the rinse water.
Yeast is alkaline...so acidify your system. Tea with lemon, vitamin c from rose hips, dill pickles, pickled eggs, a good source of zinc and lutien for eyes. A tablespoon of cider vinegar will also help restore your PH.
As for the constipation, hot prune juice before bedtime works wonders! (Eight ounces is enough) Or six dried prunes. They have some flavored ones now. If you are not crazy about it add a bit of cranberry juice. I wish you the best of luck.

posted September 28, 2008 09:48 PM         

A few links of possible interest.
http://www.drugs.com/mtm/selsun-blue.html
http://www.healthsquare.com/drugs/55764.htm
http://www.drugstore.com/qxp14551_333181_sespider/selsun_blue/dandruff_shampoo_medicated_treatment.htm
Selsun Blue Dandruff Shampoo, Medicated Treatment rates 5 out of 5 stars, from 21 customer reviews.Worked great as a shower ...
by Pam[Verified Reviewer] in Rolling Meadows, IL on 1/21/08
Worked great as a shower gel for my dad's yeasty legs. He's diabetic and as a result has poor circulation/immunity in the lower extremities. He complained of dry itchy skin around his ankles which we both thought was just a winter itch, until I drove down to take a look at them and discovered the fungus among us. Took 2 weeks to improve, but he's been using it ever since as a preventative measure and no more yeast! Now if I can only get him to start a walking routine for better circulation.

posted September 29, 2008 03:19 AM         

My son was being treated for eczema for years. At one point the skin was so bad that the pigment had disappeared from his stomach and he was so self conscious that on holiday he wouldn't take his shirt off.

posted September 29, 2008 01:00 PM         

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selsun blue does have zinc in it. i am going to try it today

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Active Ingredients: Per container: Selenium Sulfide Lotion (1%) (Antidandruff)

Inactive Ingredients: Aloe, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Citric Acid, Cocamide DEA, Ditallow Phthalic Acid Amide (hydrogenated), Dimethicone, DMDM Hydantoin, FD&C Blue 1, Fragrance, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water Purified, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate, Titanium Dioxide

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posted September 29, 2008 01:04 PM         

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Selsun Salon Pyrithione Zinc Dandruff Shampoo
Volumizing - Fullness & Texture
Net Wt. 13 Fl Oz (384 ml)

DESCRIPTION

Ultimate Daily Care Dandruff Shampoo
Leaves Hair Healthy & Manageable, Clean, Fresh Scent
Volumizing for Added Fullness & Texture

USES

For relief of, and helps prevent recurrence of, flaking and itching associated with dandruff.

DIRECTION

* Wet hair thoroughly
* Massage into scalp
* Rinse
* Repeat if desired
* For best results use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor

INGREDIENTS

Active Ingredients: Pyrithione Zinc (1%) (Anti-dandruff)

Inactive Ingredients: Water, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Cocamide MEA, Cetyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, PEG 3 Dioleoylamidoethylmonium Methosulfate, Hydrolyzed Algae Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract (Rosemary), Lavandula Angustifolia Extract (Lavender), Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Propylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, DMDM Hydantoin, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, FD&C Blue 1 (245-064)

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posted September 29, 2008 03:21 PM         

But be careful when you use it. That blue stuff gets everywhere. I have several blue stains on my newly painted bathroom walls....and they don't come off.

posted September 29, 2008 08:37 PM         

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We as women have to put up with a lot of crap, dont we

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posted September 30, 2008 12:01 PM         

Also, are you sure that the vaginal symptoms you are experiencing are the same for a yeast infection and not bacterial vaginosis? Very often the two are confused so here are the symptoms:

Bacterial Vaginosis - Symptoms

• An excessive grayish white vaginal discharge, unlike normal vaginal discharge (1 in 3 women with bacterial vaginosis describe the discharge as yellow).3

• A bothersome "fishy" odor, which is usually worse after sex (intercourse).
  

Vaginal Yeast Infection - Symptoms

• pain with urination
  
• vulvar itching and irritation
  
• pain with sexual intercourse
  
• A white, curd-like discharge or watery discharge
  

I only mention this because they are commonly misdiagnosed and you may also have a skin yeast infection while actually having bacterial vaginosis. Another possibility is irritation and sensitivity to certain chemicals, which is an whole other story.

Vaginal yeast infections are treatable with Diflucan while bacterial vaginosis is treated with antibiotics; metronidazole (such as Flagyl, MetroGel), clindamycin (such as Cleocin, Clindesse), and tinidazole (Tindamax).

Strangely enough, a course of antibiotics may then lead to a vaginal yeast infection because it won't distinguish between good and bad bacteria.