I wasn't sure if I should start a new thread or post to Juli-Ann's. Someone on there asked if yeast infections are more common among IBSers, and I'm curious about that, also. I think I've had a low-grade one ever since 1991, when I took antibiotics for a whole year for a supposed bladder infection. (It turned out I had an ovarian tumor pressing on my bladder, and the "infection" cleared up after surgery earlier this year.) Since then, I've been more-or-less keeping the yeast under control with OTC Monistat.Then, just over a month ago, my gyno prescribed Vagifem estrogen suppositories, and a week later I got a cortisone shot in the elbow for a tendon tear. BAM! Looking at the microscope, my gyno said it was the worst yeast infection he'd ever seen. (And, sheesh, how many must he have seen in 18 years?) I took oral Nizoral for 10 days, and it didn't help a bit. I couldn't get hold of the doctor last week, so I tried three days of over-the-counter Mycelex. Things got worse. The itching is unbearable. (There's also a white, fuzzy rectal discharge.) I have a follow-up appointment next Thursday (six days away!). Why is this thing not getting better? The insert on the Mycelex said that resistant yeast infections can be a sign of diabetes, AIDs or other immune disorder. I've tested negative for the first two, so what could be going on? Also, I don't want to try any home treatments right now for fear of suppressing things just enough to make the doctor think I'm cured when I go in next week, but what can I do for some RELIEF?