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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 …

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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.

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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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    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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    Post  Kathye10 Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:52 pm

    Hey Ladies,

    I saw a new Dr today who is a highly regarded Uro/Gyno. He did the Q-tip test (like I haven't a a bunch of those already) and said that my urethra had pain when pressed upon. I have never had any bladder issues with this, as far as pain goes. But I do have to push a little extra to get it all out. I have pelvic floor dysfunction and I am seeing a PT for that. I'm questioning whether or not to do the test. He says I should know if there is something wrong in that area as well. He knows I cannot afford all these procedures so he will do it for just my co-pay and write off the rest (very nice) But I want to know if 1.) This is a painful procedure 2.) Can it cause any complications?

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    Post  Alana3 Wed Aug 07, 2013 7:05 pm

    If your doctor prescribed it its probably worth it. You're knocked out typically and it might burn to pee aftrr. With any surgery there is a risk of complications. You just have to ask yourself is it worth it to find out or stay sick? Sounds like they may be testing you for IC. Look it up or ask your doctor its done everyday tho so I doubt youre at risk for many complications but there's always a chance of anything happening. If you dont have bladder pain I don't know why he'd want to do that. PFD would cause you to strain a bit too...

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    Post  Sarah001 Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:31 am

    Pelvic Floor Dysfunction as you know causes us to force the urine out so that's definitely caused by PFD and it also can tighten around the urethral area and cause pain there too. Alot of people who have been diagnosed with IC either rightly or wrongly find treating the pelvic floor eliminates symptoms so PFD can mimic IC. I would say ask your physio about the procedure and see if he/she thinks it's a good idea, remember more pain will tighten the pelvic floor up even more so it's not something I would rush into without a physio talk first but if they think it's a good idea then it's entirely up to you whether you go ahead or not. IC has some dramatic bladder symptoms and if you've had none except for the pushing the urine out past tight muscles I think it's unlikely you have IC or any other bladder problems for that matter. Don't feel you have to have every test done suggested if it doesn't seem right for your symptoms, you can always go back once you've dealt with the muscular side of things if you still have some symptoms.
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    Post  Kathye10 Sun Aug 11, 2013 2:29 pm

    I agree. I did not mention to him that I have PFD, if he took a few seconds to check maybe he would have known. I believe it is totally muscle related and since I have no burning in my urethra or bladder, it think it's best to stay away from that procedure. I don't need any "after complications" or it making matters worse. Thank you ladies for your feedback. That's a big NO on that test, lol Hope you are both feeling as good as you can Very Happy 
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    Post  Sunflower82 Tue Aug 20, 2013 4:15 pm

    Hi,
    I had two years ago when I first started this long journey. I'm going to be honest it is very uncomfortable after its a little like going for a wee with shards of glass in it! But the more you drink the more it eases off! You have to go to the loo before you leave, after about 4 hours and lots of litres of water the pain does go way. They give you a course of antibotics to take as the risk of infection is high but I never got one ! For me they didn't find anything and said it was from IC but it turned out years later this was the start of vulvodynia.

    Hope this helps.

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    Post  Jessica11 Wed Aug 21, 2013 12:30 pm

    Ive had it done before, and it really doesnt hurt that much. If youve had alot of bladder infections before and theyve done a clean catch on you (catheter inserted into bladder to get urine sample) instead of peeing in a cup, it feels like that. When they first insert the camera, thats the worst part of it, and it only lasts a couple seconds, and they also put numbing gel in there beforehand, its not as bad as you think its gonna be, but seeing all the docotrs and nurses around me, and being told it was considered a "surgical" procedure made me really nervous:cyclops: pale but it was cool, and the whole thing only took 10 min

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    Post  Jessica11 Wed Aug 21, 2013 12:35 pm

    Yea, while they are looking in there, they spray water in your bladder to get a better look see at things and I peed alot after, and it hurt for a few days a little bit when I peed, thats all, really, not a big deal.
    Many times people with vulvodynia, also have a condition called interstitial cystitus.
    Many times, the whole vulvodynia thing starts with interstital cystitus, cuz your on tons and tons of antibiotics to get rid of repeat bladder infections, and then you end up with a yeast or bacterial infections cuz ABX kill off all the good bacteria, and its just this whole vicious, horrible, nitemare cycle.

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