I think I have thrush but can /don want to/can afford diflucan. What are some alternative treatments?
Gentian violet applied to the nipple once a day for between 4 and 7 days. Stop after 7 days. Or over the counter creams such as Monistat or Lotramin applied after every nursing and continued for 2 weeks. Some mothers find results with grapefruit seed extract (not grape seed extract). There are many strains of yeast and some drugs work better than others on particular strains. Consider adding acidophilus, garlic, and echinacea supplements to your diet. For pain, ibuprofen can be taken. In addition, boil all pump parts that contact milk for 15 minutes a day, as well as any pacifiers and toys that come in contact with baby’s mouth. Add vinegar to the rinse cycle of any laundry load containing items that touch either mom’s breast or baby’s mouth or bottom. Sunlight also destroys yeast, so line drying those items will also help. Change your breastpads anytime they get wet, and try to go amazon as much as possible.
