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Question about Monistat.

Irshgrl31201 — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:42:22 GMT

Has anyone used Monistat and had a bad or very painful reaction to it? It is Saturday night and my doctor of course is not available. I am in an good amount of pain and it feels like totally on fire and my only option at this time is the ER.

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Irshgrl31201 — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:44:33 GMT

Anyone?

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lil spot — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:47:55 GMT

Yes, I have heard of it. Wash off as much as you possibly can. Take a benadryl if you are able to.

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herekitty_kitty — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:49:07 GMT

It may be an allergic reaction. ER might be your safest bet. Take one or two Benadryl.

SIDE EFFECTS: Burning, stinging, swelling, irritation, redness, pimple-like bumps, tenderness, or flaking of the treated skin may occur. If any of these effects ...

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Irshgrl31201 — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:49:19 GMT

On 5/31/2014 lil spot said:
Yes, I have heard of it. Wash off as much as you possibly can. Take a benadryl if you are able to.

I did both already. LOL... Seriously, this is like the worst pain but I am so embarrassed to go to the ER.

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colliemom4 — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:49:40 GMT

It did that to me before but it went away.

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goodstuff — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:50:00 GMT

Have you used Monistat before without difficulty? It's possible that you're having a reaction to the Monistat -- or that you have another type of infection or condition (something Monistat doesn't help) which is causing pain and/or making the tissues very sore and susceptible to irritation. If you look online, you'll see reports of exactly the kind of misery you're experiencing as a reaction to this medication. Did your doctor prescribe Monistat, or did you buy a fungal remedy OTC? Surely your doctor's office has someone on call?

In the meantime, I'd take a lukewarm bath and perhaps douche with water to see if you can wash most of the product out. Yikes.

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evelomaddict — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:50:47 GMT

do you have some benadryl?

that might help relieve your discomfort.

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colliemom4 — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:50:53 GMT

Have you tried sitting in a hot bath?

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Irshgrl31201 — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:51:55 GMT

On 5/31/2014 herekitty_kitty said:
It may be an allergic reaction. ER might be your safest bet.

SIDE EFFECTS: Burning, stinging, swelling, irritation, redness, pimple-like bumps, tenderness, or flaking of the treated skin may occur. If any of these effects ...

Yes, I have all of these beside the last one but I just did it an hour ago. I threw out the safety pamphlet that came with it so I couldn't check on adverse reactions. I am getting dressed and going up now. How embarrassing. Seriously, it feels like I douched with boiling water and crushed glass. Sorry if that is TMI but I am in too much pain to care!!

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lil spot — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:52:23 GMT

If you have a tampon, you can use it to try and remove some of the creme. Also a natural douche will help.

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colliemom4 — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:53:12 GMT

Don't be embarrassed. They've seen it all. I do hope you feel better. Please let us know.

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herekitty_kitty — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:55:19 GMT

On 5/31/2014 Irshgrl31201 said:
On 5/31/2014 herekitty_kitty said:
It may be an allergic reaction. ER might be your safest bet.

SIDE EFFECTS: Burning, stinging, swelling, irritation, redness, pimple-like bumps, tenderness, or flaking of the treated skin may occur. If any of these effects ...

Yes, I have all of these beside the last one but I just did it an hour ago. I threw out the safety pamphlet that came with it so I couldn't check on adverse reactions. I am getting dressed and going up now. How embarrassing. Seriously, it feels like I douched with boiling water and crushed glass. Sorry if that is TMI but I am in too much pain to care!!

Goodstuff made a good point. call your doctors office he or she should be on call and head to the ER. I am sorry you have to go through this. we all have things happen to us don't be embarrassed. <3

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Irshgrl31201 — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:55:55 GMT

On 5/31/2014 GoodStuff said:
Have you used Monistat before without difficulty? It's possible that you're having a reaction to the Monistat -- or that you have another type of infection or condition (something Monistat doesn't help) which is causing pain and/or making the tissues very sore and susceptible to irritation. Did your doctor prescribe Monistat, or did you buy a fungal remedy OTC? Surely your doctor's office has someone on call?

I took antibiotics about two weeks ago for something unrelated. The doctor called in Diflucan for me but it didn't totally work. I called my gyno this week and she told me to take OTC Monistat. I called her office right after I used it and it was a VM with no one on call. I took a shower then took a sitz bath and it actually feels worse.

I am just super embarrassed to go to the ER with this but I am in so much pain now that I will get over it.

Thanks everyone!

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colliemom4 — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:57:41 GMT

Antibiotics always do that to me. One of the many reasons I hate taking them.

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nunya — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 02:59:37 GMT

aww, I have no wise words, but I hope you find some comfort quickly.

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serenity4ever — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 03:02:08 GMT

On 5/31/2014 Irshgrl31201 said:
On 5/31/2014 GoodStuff said:
Have you used Monistat before without difficulty? It's possible that you're having a reaction to the Monistat -- or that you have another type of infection or condition (something Monistat doesn't help) which is causing pain and/or making the tissues very sore and susceptible to irritation. Did your doctor prescribe Monistat, or did you buy a fungal remedy OTC? Surely your doctor's office has someone on call?

I took antibiotics about two weeks ago for something unrelated. The doctor called in Diflucan for me but it didn't totally work. I called my gyno this week and she told me to take OTC Monistat. I called her office right after I used it and it was a VM with no one on call. I took a shower then took a sitz bath and it actually feels worse.

I am just super embarrassed to go to the ER with this but I am in so much pain now that I will get over it.

Thanks everyone!

Irish, go to the ER, stat. Don't give a second thought about it and don't be embarrassed. They see everything in the ER and will probably find out exactly what is wrong by taking a culture. You might even have a UTI which sometimes accompanies a yeast infection or it could be something else. The pain you are describing is worthy of a visit to the ER. You also have an underlying chronic health condition, so best to be safe...

I hope you feel better very soon....

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adelle38 — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 03:02:52 GMT

You could try a colloidal oatmeal bath but it sounds like you need to go to the ER if you can't contact your doctor.

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goodstuff — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 03:03:59 GMT

Get thee to the ER. As someone said, they've seen it all, and if the pain and inflammation is as bad as you describe (I'm sure it IS), you shouldn't let it go -- especially since trying to bathe the product out didn't help. Allergic reactions can be pretty serious sometimes.

Hope you feel better quickly.

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JustJules — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 03:05:52 GMT

DON"T DOUCHE!!!! It could wash the product further in and cause you more inflammation. Get yourself to the ER, and don't be embarrassed whatsoever. That is what doctors and nurses are there for, and trust me, there isn't much they haven't seen before. Hope you feel better soon!!!!