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Thrush post rectocele repair

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sarah7121
sarah7121

I am 7.5 weeks post rectocele repair and have got a nasty bout of thrush. Apart from being very uncomfortable, will this affect healing and should I go to the GP or just ride it out with over the counter treatment? My post-op check up isn't for another 5 weeks or so. Has anyone else had this?

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  • carole28488
    carole28488 sarah7121

    Posted

    I'm getting ready for my surgery to repair front and back.  All this talk about thrush is worrying me...could you explain how it feels...My surgery will take 3 hrs. and it is scheduled for July 19th...thank you...

    • sarah7121
      sarah7121 carole28488

      Posted

      I wouldn't worry unnecessarily. I am prone to thrush; I'm not aware that it's a common issue after op? Have a quick google for the symptoms but it's basically sore and itchy and very uncomfortable when it gets bad. Good luck with your op. For me personally, it was so much better, and recovery less painful, than expected. x

    • Mari88
      Mari88 carole28488

      Posted

      Hi Carole - my reply, below, was to Sarah. Only saw your post after I made mine. Thrush 'normally' presents as intense itching accompanied by  a white, thick discharge. 

    • liz21379
      liz21379 carole28488

      Posted

      Hi carol I'm 8 weeks post repair and never had thrush. I was prone to cystitis pre op but never had that since either. The operation takes a lot out you physically as you are very tired after doing very little for weeks afterwards but the relief is almost instant from the weighing down feeling and toilet manipulation that it's so worth it X good luck

    • carole28488
      carole28488 liz21379

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply, liz...I just went through about eight hours of pre-op for this surgery.  Somehow this prolapse has gotten out of control and is huge now.  The doctor said the vaginal part is more likely to stay put, whereas, the posterior part is much easier to come loose..This is it for me..One surgery, and I pray it won't come back.  I am too old to be doing this all over again, and on top of that I have major spinal problems and two bad knees.  I will let you all know who my surgery on the 19th goes.  I am having a well known urogyno...doing it for me.  Thank you, again...

  • Mari88
    Mari88 sarah7121

    Posted

    I had thrush at about 5 weeks, though it did not present in the way it had in the past to me ie there was no white discharge . I went to the GP with an increasing area of irritation on the labia, she swabbed for infection and was surprised as me when it came back as thrush. Gave me a prescription for an external cream and a tablet, rather than a pessary. It cleared up in a few days but a few weeks on I think it may have returned, which I am treating with  the remainder of the cream. I have seen quite a few ladies mention thrush on here. 
    • sarah7121
      sarah7121 Mari88

      Posted

      Thank you. I will treat with over the counter stuff then. Appreciate you taking the time to reply xx
  • robyn94818
    robyn94818 sarah7121

    Posted

    I'm guessing you would need inside vag checked for level of healing before poking cream applicator up there if that's how it's treated. Wouldn't like it to poke through wounds that aren't sufficiently healed.

    • Mari88
      Mari88 robyn94818

      Posted

      Yes, that is why my GP prescribed the tablet - she didn't want the healing to be disturbed and I was very nervous at the thought of using an applicator/ pessary. I also had cream to apply around the entrance.

    • sarah7121
      sarah7121 robyn94818

      Posted

      That's ok, i would only apply the cream externally so not near the stitches. Thanks for your response xx

  • jan05416
    jan05416 sarah7121

    Posted

    I've always found the tablets are best especially after op. They sell them in the chemist.

    • sarah7121
      sarah7121 jan05416

      Posted

      Thanks, I have just taken one, Fingers crossed it does the trick but I sometimes have to have a second dose as well. Thanks for responding xx
  • Jan999
    Jan999 sarah7121

    Posted

    It shouldn't affect the healing sarah. Over the counter treatment can be expensive so weigh up the cost with the price of a prescription if you pay. The duo treatment is the most effective.

    • Mari88
      Mari88 Jan999

      Posted

      I do pay and my pharmacist worked out that the over the counter price was marginally cheaper ( it is pricey ! ) than the prescription because it was listed on that  as two items.  
    • sarah7121
      sarah7121 Jan999

      Posted

      Thank you for your response, which has put my mind at ease. It's a relief to know it won't impact the repair. I have only recently discovered that you can buy 'own brand' fluconazole rather than the branded stuff, which is much cheaper. How did I not know this before?! Thanks again for such a quick response.

    • Jan999
      Jan999 Mari88

      Posted

      Good pharmacist. I forgot it's listed as 2 items x

    • Jan999
      Jan999 sarah7121

      Posted

      Generic meds are cheaper but I tend to forget to compare
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