Three years ago when I was pregnant with Sariah, JJ and I would go swimming often at the BYU-Idaho pool. One of those times I caught Athletes Foot. I searched online for natural cures and several websites listed antiseptic mouthwash and since I had some of that already I tried it and it worked very well. I had to soak my feet in it a few times a day for a week and each time it would completely take away the burning and itching feeling for a several hours.
A little over a week ago I got Athletes Foot again after going to the pool at my Brother-in-law’s apartment. This time it has been so bad at night that I could not sleep so I got some anti-fungal cream which only makes it worse so I have opted to soak my feet in the antiseptic mouthwash for a bit in the middle of the night.
With my luck I will probably get it again in a few years. Next time I will remember to save my money and just stick with the mouthwash.
January 29th, 2009 at 4:21 am
My friend has it and its painful right? sometimes itchy too…
she kept going back to the pharmacies to get the ‘usual’ medication… but she never tried this method before, maybe I should let her know.
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Melissa Reply:
January 30th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Yep, very painful and itchy! Luckily it is not a regular occurance for me. Make sure to tell her Antiseptic Mouthwash, regular mouthwash will not work.
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January 30th, 2009 at 10:22 am
I’ve never had that, but it’s good to know.
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