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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Breast Cancer / November 2004Is this common/need to worry?
I just recently had a pap test done and got results back Friday and they were "abnormal" I had a yeast infection prior to this. I had just finished treatment for this 9 days prior to the pap test being done. The yeast infection was the result of an antibiotic I was given after I had my port was removed {saline fills} I was told by my pcp that this really fell outside the lines of an ordinary yeast infection, as this was quite severe. So needless to say I'm never putting those pills in my mouth again. [Keflex 500mg 2x daily for 5 days after surgery] I was treated for this infection with Diflucan pills on day 1 and 3. Then I was also given a vaginal cream to use [internally/yuck!] for 3 days. I was told that she'll re-test in 4 months. I'm assuming [which I don't normally like to do now] that if this was very serious that I'd have been told to come back sooner, rather then later. [as in 4 mo] I'd appreciate any information anyone would have about this particular situation I find myself in at the moment. Encouragement and reassurance would be greatfully accepted also. ;-) I'm slightly freaked....But I tend to be a whoozie about these things now. Actually, if truth be told I could major in "whoozie-isum" and get straight A's... TIA everyone.... Take care there/God bless annie Ultimately.....we know deeply that the other side of every fear is a freedom. "Courage"...is *fear* that has said it's prayers. Another question about this, if you don't mind humoring me? Would pre-cancer show up on a pap test/even small amounts? How would this be "worded" if this was showing when test results were reported? And do they normally call you back right away if there are any type od cancer cells showing? Okay, I lied...I'm freaking, can't sleep, and of course this is when our minds go into over drive. Well, mine does anyway. I shouldn't think that everyone gets as crazed as I do over all this "stuff" [think other "s" word here] Thanks so much for helping when I get crazy. Which basically has become a life style for me now. ;-) Thanks again so much for you all being here for me. I do truly appreciate it alot. take care there/God bless annie Ultimately.....we know deeply that the other side of every fear is a freedom. "Courage"...is *fear* that has said it's prayers. Annie, I am sure if there is immediate cause to worry, they would let you know soon. One of my friends had an abnormal pap smear; and the doctor treated her immediately with antibiotics; because she said it might lead to cancer if not treated now. I am sure it is nothing to worry about. Please try and relax. God bless. Jayashree. morning_dove1@webtv.net (?*?Annie?*?) wrote in message news:<11391-4184C0EE-16@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net>... > Another question about this, if you don't mind humoring me? > Would pre-cancer show up on a pap test/even small amounts? [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > "Courage"...is *fear* that has said it's prayers. •*•Annie•*• wrote: > I just recently had a pap test done and got results back Friday and they > were "abnormal" I had a yeast infection prior to this. I had just [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > "Courage"...is *fear* that has said it's prayers. Well, I'm sure you know that yeast infections are a common side effect of antibiotics, but damned annoying anyway. Especially so if the antibiotics were prescribed prophylactically, not for an actual infection. Abnormal means just that, some of the cells examined show changes from normal, but do not appear cancerous. This can be a precursor to cancer, or it can clear up on its own. Maybe its just something resulting from inflammation caused by the yeast. I don't know much about this but I presume that like bc, if it were to become cancerous the change would happen over quite a long time, and so rechecking in 4 months would seem reasonable. It is not dangerous as it stands, but wants watching in case it later becomes dangerous. Tim > Well, I'm sure you know that yeast infections are a common side effect > of antibiotics, but damned annoying anyway. Especially so if the [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Tim not to throw fuel on the fire, but cervical cancer can grow insanely fast. when i had it back in 1987 at the age of 21, it went from abnormal pap to cancer in 3 weeks. then when i had surgery (laser excisional cone biopsy - they take a chunk out to look at it) they had to take more of my cervix than they had planned because in the total of 6 weeks between abnormal pap and surgery it had gotten a foot-hold and was on the move. that having been said, you should know that i have hpv. we had never heard of this back in the day, but there is alot more awareness of this virus now. it's very manageable and i have had no problems with it in 18 years since i had the surgery. no outbreaks, no reccurrence. i'm very hopeful they will have a vaccine soon. too many college kids (and others) are still contracting this virus and are unaware of it's possible implications. (message here - everybody wear your 'raincoats'!) bottom line - if you do not have hpv, don't worry too much. as another poster said, cervical cancer is most often related to hpv. -c. > you should know that i have hpv. What's hpv? Mary > > you should know that i have hpv. > > What's hpv? > > Mary human pappiloma virus. it's a sexually transmitted disease that causes worts on genitals and oftentimes cervical cancer. >> > you should know that i have hpv. >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > human pappiloma virus. it's a sexually transmitted disease that causes > worts on genitals and oftentimes cervical cancer. Ah, thank you. I'm sorry you have it but I'll try to remember. Mary > I just recently had a pap test done and got results back Friday and they > were "abnormal" I had a yeast infection prior to this. I had just > finished treatment for this 9 days prior to the pap test being done. ---------- See, I don't understand why you had to have a pap test in the first place. At this point it is well known that virtually all cervical cancer is caused by HPV, the human papilloma virus, which is sexually transmitted. If your previous 3 paps were normal, and if you've been in a monogamous relationship since then, there is no need for continued pap tests. In fact, 2 of the biggest drug companies are in competition now to come up with an HPV vaccine, which they are saying will just about wipe out cervical cancer entirely in the next generation. Please note that I don't have a black-and-white source for everything I just said, it's stuff I have been hearing on the net and on the radio. I don't know how to confirm it. I am terrible at Google searches, they never come up with what I want to know. Eva A positive Pap smear can be a sign of a number of changes in the cells on your cervix: a.. Inflammation (irritation). This can be caused by an infection of the cervix, including a yeast infection, infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) or herpes virus, or many other infection Since you have never had the HPV , would be my money on the inflammation/irritation theory. What did the report actually say? I know once you have had a diagnosis of cancer you always think the worst! I don't think you need to go into panic mode. It is always something though...Hugs, Alex > I just recently had a pap test done and got results back Friday and they > were "abnormal" I had a yeast infection prior to this. I had just [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > Take care there/God bless > annie hey annie bummer about the yeast... keflex will do that to you. also flagyl. alot of antibiotics will cause yeast infections. yours sounds pretty bad. i had a brush with cervical cancer when i was 21 - no probs since. it was found through abnormal pap, but was caught so early that it required minimal treatment. it's been almost 18 years now with no futher occurrence. from my understanding, a really bad infection can also cause abnormal pap. i had that happen last year, just before my bc diag. it turned out to be just an infection which cleared up in a few weeks. 4 months does seem like a long time to wait though. i would want to retest in 1 month. i'd say, if you're uncomfortable with the wait time, ask your obgyn if you can retest sooner. he/she may be very understanding and accomodating. another part that can go funny on ya after antibiotics is digestion. eat yogurt or take acidopholus - it helps combat yeast. eating garlic (raw uncooked ) also helps keep things in balance and helps keep overgrowth of bacteria to a minimum (anti-biotics kill good bacteria as well as bad, causing an imbalance). hang in there - it may take a little longer than it used to to clear things up. our bodies are very busy doing something else - killing cancer! :) -christina ps that cream is awful, isn't it? :P > eat yogurt or take acidopholus - it helps combat yeast. eating garlic (raw > uncooked ) also helps keep things in balance and helps keep overgrowth of > bacteria to a minimum ..... ---------- Not to mention keeping vampires away (well, it *is* Halloween). Eva Hello Annie Girl, I have had an abnormal pap that was fine upon re-examination. I don't think that it followed a yeast infection, but was ok at the next check, anyway. Four months would be a long time to be worried, Annie. Perhaps, you could call your pcp and get further explanation so you don't fret needlessly. I think that your physicians wouldn't let anything go that they had huge concern about, but should probably know that you are anxious. Will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Barb |
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