Post op Thrush. Probiotics? Help.

[CrazyJaney 775]

One week post op and have developed thrush. Called the surgeon yesterday and they told me to call my PCP. I called PCP who is also a friend and told him I have thrush (I am a nurse and I am 100% certain this is thrush) so he called me in Nystatin. Directions say to Swish and Swallow. It didn't dawn on me that I am swallowing into a new stomach and wondered if it was ok. I will call my surgeon tomorrow just to be certain. I searched this site for threads on Thrush and didn't come up with anything but saw a few thread on other sites. Some say not to swallow because of the sugar in the med. And some took Probiotics. That site made it sound like it was somewhat common to get after a Sleeve. Anyone have any thoughts on what I might do? My throat hurts so I am certain it is farther down that just my tounge. Anyone have advice about Probiotics this close out of surger?. My mouth tastes TERRIBLE! I can't tolerate my CPAP because of how horrid my mouht tastes when it dries out (mine gets really dry from my CPAP). I am doing well otherwise but just curious what others have experienced.

[goosarr_sez 18]

Had same issue Hun. I had no problems with the nyastatin. My doc was happy for me to use it and recommended taking a probiotic too. Cleared up nicely. Hope urs does too

[Kindle 8,667]

My nut wanted us on drinkable yogurt and probiotics ASAP after surgery. My PCP suggested something more than just your basic acidophilus products you can get OTC. Instead, he urged me to find a higher quality, refrigerated, multi-strain product. Florajen 3 was available at the local pharmacy (no Rx needed) and better yet, I found 33 strain / 50 billion CFU capsules from Garden of Life at the local health food store. I've been fighting a C. diff infection for almost 2 months so I have become somewhat of a probiotic expert.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I was prescribed Nystatin swish n' swallow as a prophylactic for both before and after surgery. I had no problems with it.

[CrazyJaney 775]

Thank you all! I'll look for a probiotic today.

[mich 74]

This may sound weird, but I sprinkled sea salt on my tongue a couple times a day. It burns a little, but the thrush is gone in a few days. I get thrush after every surgery( c-section, band, sleeve). Nystatin makes me gag/vomit.

[BabySheldon 158]

I am soooooooo glad someone brought this up.......i had no idea that i was not alone......mine seems flare up when i eat something salty.....i have never had this before...what causes it?

Shel

[CrazyJaney 775]

Changes to the normal flora within our digestive tract - partly from surgery and partly from antibiotics used. You are not alone!

[goosarr_sez 18]

U can also gargle with bi carb soda each morning. It fizzes up so only use small amount. Then spit. Worked a treat for my dad and it's CHEAP

[BabySheldon 158]

U can also gargle with bi carb soda each morning. It fizzes up so only use small amount. Then spit. Worked a treat for my dad and it's CHEAP

Really? Id be willing to try anything....do you mean 'baking soda?' Thanks for the advice.....i need to know the best way to irradiate this...

Shel

[lapnicky 39]

I have never heard of this. What is Thrush and does it happen to vertical patients? I'm six weeks post op. Am I out of the woods? I just started taking a probiotic yesterday.

[DirtyHarriett 94]

I had the liquid nystatin too. I had to rinse and spit. It cleared up nicely. Tasted nasty...

[goosarr_sez 18]

Yes baking soda. Sorry. Lol.

Thrush is a fungal infection.

[lapnicky 39]

Yes baking soda. Sorry. Lol.

Thrush is a fungal infection.

Is it common with this surgery? Why do people get it from surgery?

[Bufflehead 6,358]

@@lapnicky it's a common result of any gastrointestinal surgery -- I think because your gut flora is disrupted, you get a broad spectrum antibiotic via IV (the antibiotic encourages thrush) and your mouth and throat can have some microscopic tears etc. from the intubation, and all that together allows thrush to flourish.