In a message dated 96-03-07 11:36:10 EST, you write:

>Date:    Thu, 7 Mar 1996 11:29:33 EST
>From:    Becky Krumwiede <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Marie's bad thrush case
>
>This is perhaps going to sound foolish because you've probably been through
>most
>of the options, but are her nipples and areolas moist and weepy?  One of the
>worst cases of nipple thrush I've ever seen responded beautifully to plain
>nystatin powder--dusted on after every feeding/pumping.  It really seemed to
>get
>down into all the moist little crevices.  I couldn't believe nystatin worked
>after all the other stuff that had been tried.  We had treated for about 6
>weeks
>with every topical known to exist; can't remember if we tried gentian violet
>(assume you have) or systemics.
>
>

Hi Becky, long time since we have E-mailed.  I was interested in the Nystatin
powder treatment.  My Dr.'s most often use liquid nystatin and one uses
Diflucan
when all else fales.  Any special place to get the powder?  I haven't serched
yet.

Great responce to Ruth!!

EllenIBCLC