YES! I have had a constant yeast infection since 2013! I have Lupus, Sjogren’s and Fibromyalgia. I thought the yeast infection was because of my hysterectomy. It partially was but also because of Lupus & Sjogren’s. It has been so bad, it has broken down my skin on my legs and in the folds. My GYN sent me to a dermatologist. I take fluconazol twice a week and have for many years. I use a cream on my skin twice daily and have used it since about 2017. Using these two together keeps the yeast fairly calm but when i have a flare, things go amiss! One other thing I have tried is changing my shower soap. There are some really good ones. If you don’t have time to check them out, i started with baby shampoo/body wash.
Same here. It's quite annoying.
I have Interstitial cystitis, or painful bladder syndrome. Sometimes it’ll feel like I’m getting a UTI or a yeast infection when really I just have inflammation thag isn’t caused by a bacteria infection. I also have sjogrens and suffer from dryness that makes me feel irritated and off in thag area. I take Phenazopyridine HCL when I start to feel funky, it’s an over the counter medicine for urinary tract irritation. But it will turn your pee bright orange!
Yes, I have been getting reoccurring infections & the antibiotic Diflucin isn’t working, any suggestions from anyone?
Yes, people with lupus often experience issues with yeast infections and pH balance. Lupus can impair the immune system, making it harder to fight off infections. Additionally, medications used to treat lupus, like immunosuppressants, can increase the risk of infections, including vaginal yeast infections and bacterial Show Full Answer