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How can I get rid of this yeast infection?
Saturday 3/27/10 I decided to shave my genitals. A few minutes later, I was itching a lot. The itching continued throughout the days and only got worse. The scratching didn't help since it produced blisters. I went to my gyn the following Thursday who prescribed three supositories for a yeast infection and sent some culture to the lab. That Friday he called saying I needed antibiotics and prescribed metronidazole two tables a day for 7 days. Over the weekend, the itchiness got worse and there came the swelling. Monday of this week I went to his office again but saw his colleague since my doctor wasn't in. She decided to test for herpes and gave me valtrex since she almost guranteed it was herpes. I explained the blisters were due to all the scratching. So Tuesday I went to another gyn who guaranteed it's a yeast infection, he gave me Diflucan and prescribed monistat 3 which I had to get over the counter. I took the pill yesterday and began using the monistat treatment. Here I am at work itching so much and dont' know what to do. I cut my nails but still woke up with blood in them, I must have scratched all night. I've tried the monistat anti itch cream which doesn't help much, instead it burns. I wash with baby soap. Any suggestions? By the way, are there any soaps or food I should avoid to help clear this infection?
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