thrush

lfrjar

Any suggestions of how to alleviate thrush? My sister has started chemo and has developed thrush. Thanks.

Jen28

I'd have her talk to her oncologist or chemo nurse. I had thrush early on in my treatments, and they gave my a swish and swallow mouth rinse called Nystatin. It didn't work for me, and I then used fluconazole pills, which did the trick.

I've also heard that probiotics, yogurt and cranberry juice may help.

spongebob

Or you can just gargle with bleach... although the yogurt, cranberry juice and mouthwash are probably a more pleasant experience!

Hmmmm... maybe if I mix a little bleach in the clear pure Nepalese spring water... Nah... I'll just play it safe and drink my tequilla!

- SB

CAMaura

Yogurt works really well - plain, unsweetened and, with luck organic. Chemo kills everything.....good and bad from mouth to tail; putting the natural flora back in our system is key. If you are really against milk products the probiotic might be for you, but I even held a spoonful of yogurt inmy mouth for 20-30 seconds before swallowing which helped. All the best to you - Maura

lfondots63

Hi Lfrjar,

My mom gets thrush from antibiotics sometimes. She uses Acidophilus in a pill form. Not sure if the spelling is correct. Yogurt is a good source of this also but is not concentrated enough sometimes. You can ask a pharmacist about this. Sending good vibes to your sister because I understand what she is going through.

Lisa