Using Gentian Violet to heal thrush? Has it worked?

Has anyone used the Gentian Violet to heal a mild case of thrush in the babies mouth and on the nipple? My son has a very mild case and we were prescribed Nystatin, but it didn't help at all. I've now contracted the thrush on my right nipple and breastfeeding is extremely painful. I'm not going to stop, but I need to know if the Gentian Violet is helpful and if anyone has used it before to heal thrush...has it worked? Thanks.

Using Gentian Violet to heal thrush? Has it worked?
I've used Genetian Violet to heal thrush in all 4 of my children. Make sure that as you treat the baby, you're treating anything else the baby touches... especially your nipples. Change nursing pads and your bra often. Take your nursing bras outside and let them hang out in the sun for a little while. The UV rays are great for getting rid of yeast. Make sure if baby has a pacifier you switch it out for a new one, or sterilize the one you've got. I've always used the GV a couple of days after I stopped noticing the symptoms of thrush just in case anything was left.
Reply:It did for us!



but be ready to get things stained, so use up all your crummy clothes and avoid pictures :)



on gentian violet: http://www.kellymom.com/newman/06gentian...

on thrush in general (alternative treatments too): http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/thru...
Reply:One of my girlfriends told me about it when I was pregnant with my daughter. She (and her mother) swear by it for thrush. She told me it takes a couple of days, but it works like a charm. Like someone above said, it will stain EVERYTHING so be ready to throw out clothes and anything else that can get stained. Good luck
Reply:I have tried everything for thrush! LOL.The gentian violet didn't help at all and wasn't worth the mess.I wish I could tell you what does work but I am still figuring that out myself! Good luck....I feel your pain.I've had it for 2 months now.
Reply:Hi there!



I'm sorry to hear about the thrush. It can be a problem since it can be passed back and forth ( as you know!) . This medication is an older one , used before Nystatin. It's safe but if you find that it's still not doing the trick, you may need to contact your doctor and ask for Nystatin in a stronger concentration. You may need to continue the Nystatin for your baby if you notice the Thrush on his mouth and lips. You may notice that your baby's eating starts to go down ( Thrush on the tongue feels like a burning sensation when eating). Be sure to follow up if that should happen.



Hope you are both on the mend soon!



Also, Here is a really helpful website i found.:



http://www.bflrc.com/newman/breastfeedin...

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