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Bronchitis Antiobiotics and Vaginal Infections?
16/f
Yesterday (1/24) I went to the doctor's and found out that I had bronchitis with the beginnings of pneumonia. He prescribed azithromycin (Zithromax) for me to take for 5 days. The first day, I experienced diarrhea and slight vaginal itching. I brushed off the itching because it wasn't bad at all. The diarrhea passed, but when I woke up today (1/25), I was experiencing a lot of discomfort, itching, and burning with urination. My mom called the doctor's office and they told her that I had to drink unsweetened cranberry juice (which I have been doing), yogurt (I drank homemade) and I took a probiotic supplement from Mrs. Green's that promoted vaginal health. I tried applying Vaseline but nothing seems to be working and I am honestly reluctant to go to the bathroom because it burns so much to pee. I also have midterms this week and it's so inconvenient to feel such discomfort. Almost all of my bronchitis symptoms have gone away, but now I have this vaginal infection. Has anyone had this before due to antibiotics? Any remedies or suggestions? How long does it last? Any advice will do. Having these two conditions at the same time really depresses me and it's hard to focus on studying.
P.S.- I am not, nor have I ever been, sexually active. I also have never had any genital problems in the past. The last time I had bronchitis was a few years ago, and I never experienced the diarrhea or vaginal infection.
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Hi there,
If this is still going on, it is important that you go see your doctor... preferably your gynecologist.
All manner of yeast, and other, infections are common side effects of taking antibiotics.
I know someone who used to get UTIs every time she turned around, and what did wonders for her was GSE (grapefruit seed extract.)
It comes in a white bottle with a red cap, and most good health food/vitamin shops will have it.
10-15 drops in a small amount of water, 3 times a day worked for her.
Don't just do the GSE, go see your doctor to make sure what is going on, and pick up some GSE for the future.
I am sorry you had to go through this, and I hope you are well and healthy soon.
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