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new member with IC and vv symptoms, looking for advice! EmptyFri Oct 23, 2020 12:04 am by ringostarr26

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» By no means cured, but doing much better!
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» How I cured my Vulvodynia!
new member with IC and vv symptoms, looking for advice! EmptySat Dec 07, 2019 11:54 am by Millie

» 7 months since the diagnosis
new member with IC and vv symptoms, looking for advice! EmptyWed Aug 14, 2019 2:38 am by agtoronto

» Gabapentin Gel. or other topical creams
new member with IC and vv symptoms, looking for advice! EmptySat Jun 15, 2019 5:22 pm by mary jane

» IMPORTANT FOR UK SUFFERERS
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» 6 days post Vestibulectomy - Is this normal?? please tell me about your postop healing process!
new member with IC and vv symptoms, looking for advice! EmptyTue Jun 11, 2019 12:56 am by VVSSufferer

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 …

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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- …

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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

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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new member with IC and vv symptoms, looking for advice!

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Post  susanma Thu Apr 25, 2013 3:56 pm

Hi all
I am a new member and hoping to get some advice and support.
I have IC and vv sympyoms though no formal diagnosis.
My pain is usually in the urethra which then spreads to the whole vulva area.
At a recent gynae examination the doctor said my vulva skin looked healthy but it feels like I have a red hotpoker through me!
I was diagnosd with IC in 2007 and used amitritypline and acupuncture sucessfully,I had a complete remission of symptoms for 4 years but unfortunately my pain returned last year Sad
I am currently on the low oxalate diet, after discovering extremely high levels of oxalate in my urine.I supplement with calcuim citrate and magnesuim.
I tried the acupuncture again last year but despite twice weekly treatment for 9 months it didn't work Sad
I also tried the ami again but this time round I had to give up after 3 weeks as the side efffects were horrendous.Last time I was fine on it, I stayed on it for 18 months at 50 mgs a day.
I take no pain meds but am due to go to pain clininc next month.
I have tried various supplements and diets in past with no sucess,I am sticking with LOD as my oxalate levels are so high can't help but feel must be connected.
I am menopausal and recently had hormone testing via saliva samples, both my progesterone and oestrogen levels are low.
A private hormone specialist did suggest natural progesterone cream which I used for a few weeks but stopped recently as am becoming more and more convinced oestrogen maybe more helpful given my menopausal state.
I have tried various lotions and poyions for the vulva/urethral pain including vitamion e oil, msm gel, and more recently emu oil.
I would really welcome any advice about whether people have found the oestrogen cream helpful or anyone else also doing the LOD.
But to be honest any tips be appreciated!
I am getting bit desperate as now been off work for 7 months and on half pay.
Do not want to lose my job!
thanks so much
Susan

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Post  Alana3 Thu Apr 25, 2013 5:20 pm

I have done the cream, it didn't do anything for me, but remember we are all different. I am convinced I have IC, but I really just don't want anymor medical shit so I haven't gone to the doc, can I ask what are your symptoms? Do you pee frequently thruout the day or only when you eat/drink certain foods? I also did have 4 martinis last night so maybe frequent peeing is my bodies way of getting the alcohol out? I notice sometimes a burning with alcohol ONLY and it makes me pee, so I'm not sure if you can have IC with only one thing? Can you please tell me your experience with it?

I never got any relief with any creams or ointments I put down there for my vv. Baking soda mixed with water def helped me tho. I put it in a cup made it into a paste and left it on there for a few minutes (I just remembered now that I did this lol I just had the surgery and luckily don't have to worry about that anymore!) and than washed it off with warm water. Hope that helps maybe, but it wasn't like all the time, just when I needed it. It's not going to cure you, but it will probably make you feel at least a little better! Where are you located?

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Post  susanma Tue Apr 30, 2013 10:22 am

Hi Alana
thanks for your reply
My IC symptoms are mainly pain but do get frequency and urgency at times.I have my symptoms all the time regardless of what I eat or drink,though know some IC pateints can manage their symptoms with diet.IC diets have never helped me so am currently trying the low oxalate diet as my oxalate level is very high.My diagnosis of IC came after a cystoscopy in 2007.I live in the UK.Are you in USA? I tried the baking soda trick thanks very much, did help a bit.I am going to get some oestrogen cream from my gp later this week so will see how that goes. Regarding alcohol, for many people with IC alcohol often makes things worse.When I was in remission for 4 years I would occasionally get some twinges of pain when I drank wine.
Susan

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Post  Alana3 Tue Apr 30, 2013 12:51 pm

Yeah, its weird the only time I have a pain is with cider beer! Other than that I experimented and evreything else is A-ok! Sometimes I feel like I have to pee more than others but usually only pee 7 or 8 times a day, I'm assuming that's pretty normal. This whole experience has made me nuts! Yeah, I'm in Florida. My doctor gave me lidocaine patches they worked wonderfully, maybe ask for those too? It just numbs the whole area its nice. I have a whole box of which I don't need now, I feel like I should give them to someone haha, but def ask for those, they are actually for shingles patients, but can be placed on the vulva! Besides that maybe gabapentin or emirol will work for you? I don't know if either of those are available in the UK, but Emirol here is used for IC patients and apparently is the only drug which is approved for IC. Ask about it I have never been diagnosed but did some research just to have my bases covered (told you I was narotic lol!)...

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Post  Guest Tue Apr 30, 2013 1:29 pm

Hi Everone,

I just became a member yesterday. I was diagnosed with IC 19 years ago (2 yrs after having my son) and I tried everything including having my urethra stretched at least 10 times, DMSO, long term augmentin, and pain killers. I have paid dearly over the years for taking the antibiotics and pain meds. I currently have IC, CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia), celiac, fibromyalgia, and too many more conditions to list. I coded in December and am grateful to be alive! The cause of my close call was a deadly combination of meds that I took in good faith because I trusted the doctors and followed blindly. Please be careful with meds. I'm currently detoxing from morphine and it's been horrific! I detoxed from 90% of my meds fairly easily but they call morphine hillbilly heroin for a reason. I'm not telling anyone not to take antibiotics or pain meds -just be careful. I currently see a wonderful naturopath, chiropractor, PCP, and my specialists.

My current withdrawal symptom is "flaming ladyparts " as my dear hubby dubbed it. It's been going on since February. I just ordered Medihoney and will let you know if it works. Right now I'm in pain 24/7 but do not want to ever take pain meds again. I have gotten my "green card " and my state just opened a compassiion center. It's been a major help for me.

I am so sorry to hear of all of your suffering. I belong to a celiac support forum and it has been a lifesaver as well as giving me lifelong friends. I look forward to making friends on this forum.

Again, I'm looking forward to participating and am sending positive energy to you all!

Loey





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Post  Alana3 Tue Apr 30, 2013 1:35 pm

OMG I am so glad you're alive and well (well sort of lol)... I had an overdose of antibiotics because the twit who was treating me didn't know his ass from a hole in the ground. I ended up getting BV and they never sterilized their equipment and ended up with ureaplasma. That particular office had seen an outbreak in ureaplasma sorry but HOW does that end up happening? It's not like a stomach virus or flu haha. Now everytime something weird down there happens I flip out. I ended up getting a skin tag down below and thought it was a wart, I flipped out. I tested negative for all subtypes of HPV (thank you god) but this particular illness has made me narotic, I don't know how you do it with everything else you are going thru. Anyway, I am so glad you're OK and hopefully you get positive results soon Smile Where are you from?

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Post  Guest Tue Apr 30, 2013 2:06 pm

I am a NJ transplant living in Westerly, RI. My husband was transferred and subsequently laid off 7 months later. He was unemployed for 20 months and just got a job offer on Friday. YAY!!!!! I became sick the year before we moved. I consider myself extremely lucky. Nothing is life threatening (if you have to get cancer CLL is rarely deadly), I have a loving husband and a bright wonderful son. I tend to be an eternal optimist and that helps. My biggest regret is that I can no longer teach. I was a videotape editor at CBS for 10 years and a TV tech for 10 years prior to that. I became pregnant at 40 and stayed home with my son for 10 years. At 50 I went to grad school and became a teacher and then returned for my teacher of children with disabilities certificate. I taught for 4 years before I became sick. I feel I've had a wonderful life and know that I will become active again soon. I tutor a young girl for free so I feel I'm still using my teaching skills.

Enough about me, tell me about you. Going offline for a bit. Using my Kindle to write this (sitting at my computer gets uncomfortable. Need to charge Kindle. Someday I'll get an iPad (we're major apple people!) .

Looking forward to getting to know you!

Loey


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Post  Alana3 Tue Apr 30, 2013 2:22 pm

Nothing really to tell just 27 living in Florida. I loved Rhode Island when I visited- but the winters are a bit too cold for me. I just had surgery for the vulovdynia so that's "cured" now. Yeah, I guess if you have to get cancer that's the way to go! lol thats horrible tho. Sad

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Post  Guest Tue Apr 30, 2013 2:38 pm

Glad to hear the surgery worked Alana! Very Happy It's very normal to worry when any medical issues crop up. I don't think it's neurotic at all. Unless you know the pain of someone's medical conditions (or doctors mistreatment) firsthand it's hard to understand someone in chronic pain. I'm just really lucky to be married to my best friend and have him understand what I'm going through. My other forum calls him Superman (partially because my name is Lois - more now because he saved my life 3 times). When I worry about not having sex he comments that we're intimate without intercourse and we more than made up for it over the last 24+ years. Wink

I'll definitely let you (and everyone) know how the medihoney works. My friend who's a nurse talked to a wound specialist and she recommended it. I was going to wait and run it by my naturopath today but decided to order it as she'll be supportive of whatever I try.

Just put my AM dose of prednisone cream on - OUCH! Going to go couch plop until I can wash it off.

Sending healing (((hugs))),

Loey

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Post  Guest Tue Apr 30, 2013 2:40 pm

Just wanted to let everyone know I'm a resource geek (almost became a librarian) so if you ever want something researched just let me know!

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Post  Guest Wed May 01, 2013 2:40 pm

Good morning everyone,

Well I tried the medihoney and it burned like acid. Saw my naturopath afterwards and she was supportive but concerned medihoney could cause yeast. If I'm not any better in 2 weeks she'll do a culture. She's ordering a pediatric speculum so there will be less pressure. I also have a prolapse. Right now I've decided to stop everything I've been using and give my ladyparts a few days off. I think they need a break from all of the remedies I have tried. I'm even stopping the prednisone cream for a while.

So I'm a little down today. Two girlfriends are coming over to make jewelry (I'm a crafter and also taught jewelry making in afterschool programs & camp for 10 years) . Part of me wants to cancel but DH thinks it will be good for me. I guess I'll play it by ear

Yes, RI is beautiful and extremely cold! I spent my whole life in NJ so I'm used to snow and cold weather but the temperatures here are consistantly 10 degrees colder (great in the summer if it ever gets here) . We live 10 minutes from the beach but sand can be an issue for me. It's taken me 3 years to make good friends. We lived in the same town for 20 years so I really miss my friends from
back home.

I hope you're all doing well today. Thanks for letting me vent.

Loey

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