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A member asked:

Ive had a yeast infection for 3 mos and have seen 3 drs. blood sugar and thyroid are fine. i've taken diflucan (fluconazole) and otc. no relief.what else can i try?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

2nd opinion: First make sure that this is indeed a yeast infection in the first place. If problem persists, consult an immunologist to find out if there is an immune defect causing your persistent problem.

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Answered 3/13/2015

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