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Gabapentin Gel. or other topical creams
Thu May 10, 2018 9:43 am by Rosie21
Hi I have been suffering for some years with this abominable pain. I have tried most of the systemic drugs , I asked specialists and Doctors if I could at least try a topical treatment but because this requires a special prescription have been refused Has anybody had a chance of trying these? Thank you I will try to put a link on to some of the research into Gabapentin Gel. Thanks.
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Putnams 'bony parts' cushion or Putnams 'Dr Huff' cushion - which is best?
Sat Aug 01, 2015 4:17 pm by Fielder
Hi everyone,
I'm a newbie. I live in the UK.
I'm trying to work out the best cushion to get for my vulvodynia. I suspect that I could have pudendal nerve involvement (the aching and burning pain is from vagina to clitoris) and I have rectocele and some tailbone pain too.
I have seen some good reports on older threads regarding the Putnams pressure relief cushions....with some ladies …
I'm a newbie. I live in the UK.
I'm trying to work out the best cushion to get for my vulvodynia. I suspect that I could have pudendal nerve involvement (the aching and burning pain is from vagina to clitoris) and I have rectocele and some tailbone pain too.
I have seen some good reports on older threads regarding the Putnams pressure relief cushions....with some ladies …
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An absolute success story- please read!
Fri Mar 08, 2019 10:57 pm by Persevere1990
Dear All,
I posted on here back in March 2017 having just got a diagnosis of vulvodynia after a few months of relentless and acute pain. I was desperate, I was hurting, I was scared I would never know life without pain there again.
I tried creams, acupuncture, numbing gels, frozen pads, baths with various internet recommended concoctions- convinced myself I had lichen sclerosus, herpes, thrush- …
I posted on here back in March 2017 having just got a diagnosis of vulvodynia after a few months of relentless and acute pain. I was desperate, I was hurting, I was scared I would never know life without pain there again.
I tried creams, acupuncture, numbing gels, frozen pads, baths with various internet recommended concoctions- convinced myself I had lichen sclerosus, herpes, thrush- …
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I'm sorry im rambling
Thu Feb 21, 2019 5:49 am by Jet227
hey, im 19, ive been struggling with this almost a year. The first week I became itchy I went in to check about a yeast infection another week later. I have been to 10 different doctors a total of about 15 appointments for this problem for the past 11 months. I have been tested for everything including having a biopsy. I was first told basically to just go home and use hydrocortazone, then I went …
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New member need advice please
Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:33 pm by PANDORA123
Hello, I have just been diagnosed with unprovoked vulvodynia. Im really scared and worried. It burns a lot and it hurts to sit down. I have been prescribed amitriptyle 10mg. Can anyone give me some hope that I can get better from this condition. Feeling low and depressed.
Thanks
Thanks
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MonaLisa Touch
Fri Feb 08, 2019 7:35 pm by rl2091
Hi All,
I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with the MonaLisa Touch treatment for Vulvodynia? My pain started when I went on HRT(pill) for anxiety mainly and my pain abruntly stopped when I stopped HRT. However, when I started on the HRT patch (at my dr's suggestion), the pain returned and has never left. That was 7 years ago. I found MonaLisa Touch on the internet purely by accident …
I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with the MonaLisa Touch treatment for Vulvodynia? My pain started when I went on HRT(pill) for anxiety mainly and my pain abruntly stopped when I stopped HRT. However, when I started on the HRT patch (at my dr's suggestion), the pain returned and has never left. That was 7 years ago. I found MonaLisa Touch on the internet purely by accident …
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Diagnosed Recently
Tue Jan 08, 2019 3:55 pm by flissyg
Hi All,
I’m so glad I’ve found a place where there are others who understand how I feel!
So this is my story:-
I’m 36, and 4 months ago, whilst innocently sitting in bed reading I experienced a very sharp stabbing pain in my clitoris. It last only a few minutes and then subsided as quickly as it came on. It put it down to “one of those things”. The following morning I woke up …
I’m so glad I’ve found a place where there are others who understand how I feel!
So this is my story:-
I’m 36, and 4 months ago, whilst innocently sitting in bed reading I experienced a very sharp stabbing pain in my clitoris. It last only a few minutes and then subsided as quickly as it came on. It put it down to “one of those things”. The following morning I woke up …
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New and need advice and help
Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:26 pm by Cin124
Hi everyone,
About three months ago, I started having vaginal and vulval itching. Then, about two months ago, my vulva started to feel painful and look swollen, so I went to the doctor. I was tested for herpes, chlamydia, and gonorrhea which all came back negative. I also had to do a vaginal swab test and the only thing that came back positive was yeast infection. I was prescribed hydrozole …
About three months ago, I started having vaginal and vulval itching. Then, about two months ago, my vulva started to feel painful and look swollen, so I went to the doctor. I was tested for herpes, chlamydia, and gonorrhea which all came back negative. I also had to do a vaginal swab test and the only thing that came back positive was yeast infection. I was prescribed hydrozole …
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New here would very much appreciate advice at the end of my rope
Wed Jan 09, 2019 9:09 pm by Jma990o
This might be a little long but it's been such a long time I've even been able to talk about my problems openly thank you in advance for any helpful advice.
So ok I'm 24 I've been having this problem for over two years seen quite a few doctors and obgyns alike and nobody will take me seriously I have had a few utis and yeast infections and even bv once and this all started after one of the utis …
So ok I'm 24 I've been having this problem for over two years seen quite a few doctors and obgyns alike and nobody will take me seriously I have had a few utis and yeast infections and even bv once and this all started after one of the utis …
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Steroid injections?
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Steroid injections?
Has anyone tried steroid injection treatment? I am scheduled to start this on Thursday (Happy Valentine's Day to me! ). This is the next step in my treatment plan after trying P.T. and vaginal valium (didn't help). Just wondering if anyone has had any positive experiences with the injections because I'm starting to run out of options.
MarieJo- Posts : 8
Join date : 2013-01-11
Location : Michigan
Re: Steroid injections?
I've heard of botox but never steroid what is it supposed to do? Hope it works!
Alana3- Posts : 1093
Join date : 2012-09-25
Re: Steroid injections?
I guess the injections are supposed to help with inflammation. I'm a little nervous about it, but willing to try almost anything at this point.
MarieJo- Posts : 8
Join date : 2013-01-11
Location : Michigan
Re: Steroid injections?
I hear you I just did the surgery I was at my wits end. Let us.know if they help!
Alana3- Posts : 1093
Join date : 2012-09-25
Re: Steroid injections?
What an interesting idea! What kind of Dr. is doing the injection? Good luck to you
BpCookie- Posts : 209
Join date : 2012-01-25
Location : Arizona
Re: Steroid injections?
This is actually going to be done by a nurse practitioner who specializes in IC and pelvic floor disorders. I am so grateful to have found her after being blown off by multiple doctors before finally being diagnosed.
MarieJo- Posts : 8
Join date : 2013-01-11
Location : Michigan
Re: Steroid injections?
Where in Michigan are you from? I heard they had a really good pelvic/vv docs at University of Michigan. My moms cousin suffers from the same things and that's where she went and got some results
Alana3- Posts : 1093
Join date : 2012-09-25
Re: Steroid injections?
I'm in the metro Detroit area, not too far from Ann Arbor. I may try the U of M route if things don't improve after the injections/continued physical therapy. I work for a competing hospital, so I will end up paying more out of pocket if I go there...although it may be worth it if they can help me get rid of it. My husband and I are (were) trying to conceive right about when all this started for me so I feel like a big part of my life is on hold. Once I get the injections I can't try to get pregnant for a minimum of 2 months (and that's assuming only one set of injections fixes the problem *fingers crossed*).
MarieJo- Posts : 8
Join date : 2013-01-11
Location : Michigan
Re: Steroid injections?
Honestly, my doctor is out of network, and it was the greatest decision I have ever made, yeah it's a lot more money- but I'm considered "cured" by them. If they're willing to help and have vulvospecialists, why not? My parents are helping me with this and they were so against it because my doc is out of network, but I just couldn't continue the way I was going, so they helped there too, thank god! My parents even admit that it was money worth spent! UM should have a good gynecology prorgram there, wouldn't hurt to give them a call. My mom's cousin was trying to get me to fly there for it, but luckily I found help here. But if the injections work, I guess you won't have to worry about it!
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