Question 1

taking methotrexate for 4 months now for guttate psoriasis. i have had 3 or 4 yeast infections in that time. is this from that medicine?

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VERY WELL: COULD BE  Speak with your Dermatologist for another treatment plan! This should be in consultation with your PCP (Primary Care Provider) FOR EXAMPLE a DIABETES evaluation should be done!

Hope this helps and Good Luck!

DR Z

Question 2

i take methotrexate  (15mg) once a week for arthritis. i have to take a 1 dose of diflucan for a yeast infection, do i need to stop the methotrexate?

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No problem: There is no interference between methotrexate and fluconazole (Diflucan®).

Question 3

is yeast infection common?

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Yes: Yes are fairly common, and easily treated.

Question 4

is yeast infection painful?

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Symptoms include..: Vaginal itching and a cottage cheese-like discharge could be signs of a vaginal yeast infection. You can try using over the counter yeast infection medication if you have these symptoms. Pain is not typically a symptom of a yeast infection, and should be evaluated by a doctor since it could mean a different diagnosis.

Question 5

what to do for a yeast infection?

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OTC measures: Vaginal yeast infection?  First are you sure that's what it is?  If you've had them before and are quite sure, try the otc topical creams like gyne-lotrimin, Monistat and such.  Avoid the one-day treatments as they they are so strong they can cause ulceration of the vaginal mucosa.  If your symptoms do not resolve within five days, see your doc for a sure diagnosis.

Question 6

what is a yeast infection exactly?

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Candida: Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called candida.

Question 7

can you die from a yeast infection?

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Wrong place ; time: An infection in the wrong place in an individual not able to w/stand the illness will cause death.  Topical yeast infections rarely cause death.  Yeast blood stream infections, especially in someone w/a weakened immune system, can be deadly.  &gt;30% of blood stream infections w/yeast result in death.  Endemic moulds (histoplasma, cryptococcus blastomycosis, coccidiodomycosis) can be serious as well.

Question 8

what r symptoms of yeast infection?

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Yeast: Symptoms of a yeast infection may include: burning, redness &amp; itching of the vulva; burning with urination &amp; vaginal intercourse &amp; a clumpy, white, vaginal discharge with no odor. Sometimes the discharge isn’t apparent.

Question 9

what are sings of a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Yeast Infections: A yeast infection causes itching or soreness in the vagina and sometimes causes pain or burning when you urinate or have sex. Some women also have a thick, clumpy, white discharge that has no odor and looks a little like cottage cheese.

These symptoms are more likely to occur during the week before your menstrual period.

Question 10

could i still have a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

I don't know your: Symptoms. But one can develop chronic or recurrent yeast infections.

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