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camille65 -> Yeast Infections and Swimming (4/16/2009 11:40:50 AM)

Okay. I have a yeast infection and I am supposed to be going to physical therapy which takes place in a very warm pool. (97F)
I am hesitant. Will the chlorine be bad for me? Will it be safe for other people? Most there have physical problems and compromised immune systems.

Thanks.



SylvereApLeanan -> RE: Yeast Infections and Swimming (4/16/2009 12:27:15 PM)

Having a yeast infection shouldn't be a problem for anyone else.  The chlorine and any treatment cream you're using should prevent transmission from you to them.  Problems usually happen when you (or anyone) stay in a wet bathing suit for an extended period of time after swimming.  The warm, wet environment promotes overgrowth of yeast which, in turn, leads to an infection.  As long as you and the others shower and change into dry clothing right away, you should be fine. 



camille65 -> RE: Yeast Infections and Swimming (4/16/2009 1:11:55 PM)

I change out immediately, hopefully others do as well. I think I grossed myself out imagining itty bitty yeastie beasties floating freely in the pool lol. Plus the wondering of whether or not the chlorine would effect me. I found out one of the women was in the pool with several open sores (unhealed boils) without having mentioned it, honestly that just squicked me out to no end. I'm contemplating taking water samples to set my mind at ease, I've never seen the pool treated nor is there the standard bucket of chlorine in sight.
Aw jeez now I've grossed myself out even more... but thanks for the info.



whis31 -> RE: Yeast Infections and Swimming (4/16/2009 6:15:12 PM)

As a former lifeguard you will never see them test the water but if the  water was not up to standard they would not allow you have your PT in it! The chlorine kills just like bleach so it's actual good for somethings!



lusciouslips19 -> RE: Yeast Infections and Swimming (4/16/2009 6:41:01 PM)

A PT office would not be violating  health and safety codes by not following univeral safety standards. They would lose their lisencing if they did.



ExKat -> RE: Yeast Infections and Swimming (4/16/2009 9:26:11 PM)

All of us women (and men too) have lots of little yeasties swimming around inside us. Yours just got a little too rambunctious. Unless you're grinding your crotch against someone in the pool, you're not at risk of transmitting that particular bug.



SylvereApLeanan -> RE: Yeast Infections and Swimming (4/16/2009 10:12:00 PM)

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ORIGINAL: camille65

I change out immediately, hopefully others do as well. I think I grossed myself out imagining itty bitty yeastie beasties floating freely in the pool lol. Plus the wondering of whether or not the chlorine would effect me. I found out one of the women was in the pool with several open sores (unhealed boils) without having mentioned it, honestly that just squicked me out to no end. I'm contemplating taking water samples to set my mind at ease, I've never seen the pool treated nor is there the standard bucket of chlorine in sight.
Aw jeez now I've grossed myself out even more... but thanks for the info.



Chlorine is meant to kill off the icks in a pool so no one should contract anything from the water.  If the pool is clear (as in not growing algae), then they're using chlorine and you're good to go.  I'm not surprised you haven't seen buckets of chemicals.  Those are typically kept in a storage area with other cleaning supplies used by the janitorial staff.  If in doubt, you can always ask how often the pool is treated and the filters cleaned.  However, as others mentioned, it's a PT office so they're guaranteed to pass all health and safety codes.  I don't think you need to worry about anything.



DemonKia -> RE: Yeast Infections and Swimming (4/16/2009 10:16:55 PM)

If you have a reasonably 'normal' sense of smell, & you can smell that bleach-y, chlorine, pool smell, then they are probably hitting the chemicals pretty hard, if that's any help . ... . . . Pretty much any & all microbial life will be zapped . ... . .

(From a demon who dreams of her very own pool someday . . . . . )



camille65 -> RE: Yeast Infections and Swimming (4/17/2009 1:12:37 AM)

There is NO smell of chlorine. My dad sold swimming pools when I was a kid and I've never swum in an indoor pool that didn't have some scent of chlorine to it. The building is old, the pool is flaking on the bottom and the floors around the pool and in the dressing room are also crumbling. It is sort of an icky place but it is really cheap and the PT does help me.

Thanks for everyones input.



Cage03 -> RE: Yeast Infections and Swimming (4/17/2009 2:49:32 AM)

Having once been a lifeguard and co-managed a half sized Olympic Pool, I can add a little more information for you Camille.

Over the last 15 years or so there has been a gradual swing away from relying solely on chlorine. The general feeling was that the regulation strength of the chlorine, while doing its job well, was causing a few side problems for those that were spending long periods in th water. (eg race training).

The new system is one where they pass an electric current through the water. This replaces the oxygen (O2) with ozone (O3). The reasoning here is that nothing can live in "Dead" water. But they still add chlorine albeit in much smaller un-noticeable quantities.

The information that you have been given thus far is quite accurate and you should have no problems. What I tell you here is purely just to make you aware of other systems that may be in play.

Hope this helps.

Cage



Zechriel -> RE: Yeast Infections and Swimming (4/17/2009 3:51:50 AM)

Good morning,
It's just in your head, there are filters that the water is circulated thru and then passed back into the pool. They check the water and either add liquid chlorineand put tabs in the filter baskets in the drains, or use bromine and I have heard of the technique that Cage said. Mu hubby cleaned pools for years and we have always had one. Our pool had 4 huge filters that every 3 months had to be taken out and cleaned. Now that we have our hot tub, we were using chlorine but that was too harsh on my kitty since I am going thru the change so he switched to bromine. Also leaves no smell. Trust me, if they were not using chemicals you would smell it, smells like rotten eggs, nasty!!! And it happens fairly quick, like 2 days or so. If you really have doubts, ask the place when they last checked thier chemicals or drained their pool. They should have a  record on hand. Just say that you are sensitve to the chlorine, that's all! Good luck!
Love,
Zechriel [sm=couple.gif]



camille65 -> RE: Yeast Infections and Swimming (4/17/2009 7:18:37 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Zechriel

Good morning,
It's just in your head,


Well. That is no surprise. *grinz* My imagination often overtakes any semblance of reality and turns it into otherness.

I will try to purge my brain of the image:
itty bitty yeastie beasties floating amongst the swimmers, seeking a spot to invade then multiply.
[:D]

Thank you Cage03 for giving me a more scientific balance... ah yes I do need balance!

It doesn't matter anyway because I gave in, possibly gave up.. and skipped physical therapy. Again. [8|]



Mikalsheart -> RE: Yeast Infections and Swimming (4/17/2009 10:58:22 AM)

i used to work in a place that had a warm water therapy pool. i cannot tell you  how nasty it was....they constantly had trouble keeping the water "in check" . Most staff members knew NOT to use it. i would suggest a really good shower after...  if you have to use it, especially if there are elderly using the pool also.
  good luck



DesFIP -> RE: Yeast Infections and Swimming (4/17/2009 2:26:22 PM)

Our pool is tested and chemicalled once a week. It doesn't smell of bleach ever. But we don't leave open buckets of bleach around. That's a health hazard. The hot tub gets solid bleach balls inside of a floating thing with small vents. No access to bleach because it will get in your eyes, in open wounds etc if it's left around.

However, you have every right to ask whoever is in charge when they clean the pool, how often it is tested, etc. I imagine they add the chemicals last thing at night so they have all night for the smell to disappear. Since this is worrying you, ask them.



goodgirl85 -> RE: Yeast Infections and Swimming (4/17/2009 11:33:58 PM)

a yeast infection is simply when your yeast overgrows a bit....  it sucks i know, i'm prone to them, and get them whenever i take antibotics or when i have my period. (thank god for the depo shot)

As long as your kitty isn't coming in contact with another's below parts no one will get infected chlorine or no chlorine.

girl



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