Dr. Steve: Hi--this is dr. steve...are u Donsey?
Customer (name blocked for privacy): yes
Dr. Steve: Welcome to JA chat Donsey
Dr. Steve: how long ago did thrush problem start?
Customer (name blocked for privacy): 6 months ago
Dr. Steve: how many episodes of thrush since?
Customer (name blocked for privacy): not sure about once a month
Dr. Steve: do u have vaginal itching or swelling?
Customer (name blocked for privacy): itching
Dr. Steve: have u been tested for diabetes, or immune disorders?
Customer (name blocked for privacy): No
Dr. Steve: u need to be
Dr. Steve: it sounds like a type of vaginal yeast infexn
Dr. Steve: thrush is also a yeast infexn
Dr. Steve: these multiple yeast inf. are USUALLY a sign of diabetes, or immune compromise
Dr. Steve: u should see an MD for complete lab tests: esp. diabetes; thyroid dz; and immune cell counts
Customer (name blocked for privacy): ok will can u get a diabetes test from a chemist or do I have to go to my gp
Dr. Steve: no--u'll need to go see gp
Dr. Steve: or any licensed physician
Dr. Steve: take care.
Customer (name blocked for privacy): thankyou
Dr. Steve: YW
Customer (name blocked for privacy): yes
Dr. Steve: Welcome to JA chat Donsey
Dr. Steve: how long ago did thrush problem start?
Customer (name blocked for privacy): 6 months ago
Dr. Steve: how many episodes of thrush since?
Customer (name blocked for privacy): not sure about once a month
Dr. Steve: do u have vaginal itching or swelling?
Customer (name blocked for privacy): itching
Dr. Steve: have u been tested for diabetes, or immune disorders?
Customer (name blocked for privacy): No
Dr. Steve: u need to be
Dr. Steve: it sounds like a type of vaginal yeast infexn
Dr. Steve: thrush is also a yeast infexn
Dr. Steve: these multiple yeast inf. are USUALLY a sign of diabetes, or immune compromise
Dr. Steve: u should see an MD for complete lab tests: esp. diabetes; thyroid dz; and immune cell counts
Customer (name blocked for privacy): ok will can u get a diabetes test from a chemist or do I have to go to my gp
Dr. Steve: no--u'll need to go see gp
Dr. Steve: or any licensed physician
Dr. Steve: take care.
Customer (name blocked for privacy): thankyou
Dr. Steve: YW
