Dear Kate,

I'm a little late catching up on posts but had to answer this one.  My newly
certified partner pointed out to me that Nystatin has 50% sugar as its base;
the perfect breeding ground for yeast.  I had never heard this fact before;
only that a large percentage of yeast is resistant to Nystatin.  Could this
be why it's so resistant?  Because it's being fed by the sugar?  If I were
this mom I would get rid of the Nystatin to start with.

Linda Anderegg, RNC, IBCLC, RLC in Chicago

 

 

>Date:    Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:29:40 -0400

>From:    "Kate Cropp CNP, IBCLC, MSN" <[log in to unmask]>

>Subject: [log in to unmask]

>Hello!

> 

>Does anyone have recommendations for chronic yeast (7 weeks now)? Patient
has been taking fluconazole 100mg >daily for 6 weeks- after initial 400mg
dose. Baby also taking fluconazole past 2 weeks. Also using nystatin on
>breasts and baby's mouth x 6 weeks. Used Gentian Violet last three days on
breast and in baby's mouth. Taking >garlic. Taking acidophilus.

> 

>Things to try: grapefruit seed extract and All Purpose Nipple Ointment;
acidophilus in baby's mouth.

> 

>Any suggestions? Any lab tests that might help?

> 

>Your suggestions are appreciated.

> 

>Thank you.

>Kate Cropp CNP, IBCLC, MSN

>Nashville, Tennessee, USA

 

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