You said you also sucked on a Mycelex to get rid of oral thrush. So, one might need to suck on the oral thrush tablet in addition to applying the ointment. You also drank apple cider vinegar, which may play a factor in eliminating candida faster.
Did you dilute the apple cider vinegar in water before you applied it on your lips? I think others who tried it diluted it in water so it didn't sting.