With son #2 & son #3, I had experience with Thrush. My first occurance I didn't know what it was and therefore took too long to treat. Through my breastfeeding consultant we tried Nystatin Oral for baby and cream on me. I also increase yogurt and wash methodically, never reusing a towel, bra or bra pads. We successfully treated the lesser of two sides. However, the primary infection couldn't be beat - I ended up having to discontinue on that side due to sheer pain. With the second infection, I knew what it was in the very beginning stages and whipped it with Nystatin and the other non-medicine treatments. I truly believe that one of the keys to a quick recovery is a quick diagnosis. All moms in the hospital should be given information (and pictures) of what thrush is. PS thank goodness for breastfeeding consultants!! Jennifer Smolka http://www.mypediatrician.com wrote: > In a message dated 10/7/1999 1:56:54 PM Central Daylight Time, > writes: > > << what are your thoughts on mgt. of > thrush? How long to treat with Nystatin? Do you have frequent recurrance? > The reason I am asking is because a colleage of mine believes genetian > violet to be "better", "less recurrance". I can't agree but am open to > discussion on it. Purpled mouth and nipples is a big drawback, IMHO. I > really can't in my mind recommend this as a first choice. Any thoughts? > >> > > So what's the problem w/ purple nipples unless she's a topless dancer? If > Nystatin/Lotrimin don't work w/in 2 to 3 weeks, max, I would definitely > recommend GV. Even though it is old, it is effective. And I find a lot of > thrush resistant to Nystatin/Lotrimin. (Or reasonable facsimiles thereof). > > Jan -- who is ONLY an RN, but is also an IBCLC and sees more thrush than she > would like. >