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I'M NEW - Do I listen to my gyno who I feel has it wrong?
Fri Mar 09, 2018 6:17 pm by Tunes25
Hello!
I am a 25 year old woman and wanted to share my story here as I feel frustrated by the suggestions of my gyno and am hoping for some advice.
To give the context for this: in September 2016 I moved in with my long term boyfriend after living abroad a year and (nearly) abstaining from sex. Within a few weeks I had got a yeast infection which I treated myself successfully, but then 2 weeks …
I am a 25 year old woman and wanted to share my story here as I feel frustrated by the suggestions of my gyno and am hoping for some advice.
To give the context for this: in September 2016 I moved in with my long term boyfriend after living abroad a year and (nearly) abstaining from sex. Within a few weeks I had got a yeast infection which I treated myself successfully, but then 2 weeks …
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I cured myself 100% of vulvodynia twenty years ago--I hope this helps someone
Mon Mar 12, 2018 4:33 pm by totallycured
Hi,
Every so often I'm reminded of the constant, persistent, horrible pain I was in two decades ago, and I reach out to try to help others who are suffering. If someone had offered me a solution during that terrible time, I'd have jumped at it. I hope this helps someone.
Yes, I did have terrible vulvodynia. It felt like someone poured acid all over my vulva. My doctor confirmed it and was …
Every so often I'm reminded of the constant, persistent, horrible pain I was in two decades ago, and I reach out to try to help others who are suffering. If someone had offered me a solution during that terrible time, I'd have jumped at it. I hope this helps someone.
Yes, I did have terrible vulvodynia. It felt like someone poured acid all over my vulva. My doctor confirmed it and was …
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Hi Im from Australia :)
Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:08 am by emma
Hi girls... I live in Australia.
I am currently undergoing a new treatment for vulvodynia. Just wondering if anyone else here has tried it. It's Endep in the form of cream to apply directly on the area. I dont know if anyone else has tried this but so far evidently it has had a 50% success rate.
Anyway i feel at a loss. This new treatment is exciting but at the same time i just dont feel like …
I am currently undergoing a new treatment for vulvodynia. Just wondering if anyone else here has tried it. It's Endep in the form of cream to apply directly on the area. I dont know if anyone else has tried this but so far evidently it has had a 50% success rate.
Anyway i feel at a loss. This new treatment is exciting but at the same time i just dont feel like …
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Somebody please help me...
Fri Nov 24, 2017 8:05 am by Andlag
Hey everyone,
since I started being sexually active i often experienced burning in my vagina which was often worse during sex /around the time of my period or when using lubricants. I was never able to use tampons because the one time i tried putting them in it felt like acid was poured on my skin. Fast forward to 2 months ago when I got a UTI and an allergic reaction in my vagina. I thought it …
since I started being sexually active i often experienced burning in my vagina which was often worse during sex /around the time of my period or when using lubricants. I was never able to use tampons because the one time i tried putting them in it felt like acid was poured on my skin. Fast forward to 2 months ago when I got a UTI and an allergic reaction in my vagina. I thought it …
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Lidocaine with condoms?
Wed Mar 21, 2018 10:44 pm by AEM1
Hi everyone! My doctor just prescribed me a topical lidocaine to administer before sex, but I forgot to ask if it is okay to use with condoms. Has anyone else used this before and know it is safe to use with condoms? Thanks!
Unrelated, but I just started Lyrica a few weeks ago...no changes yet, but I'm hopeful something will come out of it. 3 years with vulvodynia and unable to have sex …

Unrelated, but I just started Lyrica a few weeks ago...no changes yet, but I'm hopeful something will come out of it. 3 years with vulvodynia and unable to have sex …
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Constant pain, I want to die.
Fri Jun 02, 2017 4:29 am by Meggiemay
I posted on here a few years ago but my symptoms went away with the inflammation. I didn't get so lucky this time.
For over three months, i've had terrible rawness, burning, soreness in the urethral/vestibule area and pressure/hypersensitivity in the clitoral area. I've also had some lower abdominal pressure and burning on my butt. I can barely walk! My gyno hasn't been much help. I'm on …
For over three months, i've had terrible rawness, burning, soreness in the urethral/vestibule area and pressure/hypersensitivity in the clitoral area. I've also had some lower abdominal pressure and burning on my butt. I can barely walk! My gyno hasn't been much help. I'm on …
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Recently Diagnosed which has motivated my research study
Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:54 pm by ebclose2free
Hi everyone,
My name is Eliza Barach and I was diagnosed with vulvodynia in October of 2017. I'm also PhD student at the State University of New York at Albany. I work several professors at SUNY, but one in particular, Dr. Mitch Earleywine researches marijuana and its possible efficacy as an alternative treatment. Our previous examined cannabis and symptoms of PMS/PMDD and found that women …
My name is Eliza Barach and I was diagnosed with vulvodynia in October of 2017. I'm also PhD student at the State University of New York at Albany. I work several professors at SUNY, but one in particular, Dr. Mitch Earleywine researches marijuana and its possible efficacy as an alternative treatment. Our previous examined cannabis and symptoms of PMS/PMDD and found that women …
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MAY HAVE FOUND A CURE- PLEASE READ
Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:04 pm by infinitelywondering
Dear all,
Today has been the day I've been waiting for. The day something FINALLY makes sense.
I've been told countless times that I've got nerve damage or a muscular condition, yet none of the specific treatments have helped me. My GP suggested attacking this from a different angle so referred me to a dermatologist specialist
after having a vestibulectomy with no success, I decided to visit …
Today has been the day I've been waiting for. The day something FINALLY makes sense.
I've been told countless times that I've got nerve damage or a muscular condition, yet none of the specific treatments have helped me. My GP suggested attacking this from a different angle so referred me to a dermatologist specialist
after having a vestibulectomy with no success, I decided to visit …
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New and desperate for advice
Sat Mar 03, 2018 2:37 pm by srbry
Hi everyone,
I'm new here and was told to find a support group because this is all getting a bit much really...
I lost my virginity when I was 18 and it hurt - that was normal. Loads of women had told me that it hurt so that was fine I didn't question that. I was with the same guy for a couple of months and each time after that it was uncomfortable and not great. I didn't tell him because I …
I'm new here and was told to find a support group because this is all getting a bit much really...
I lost my virginity when I was 18 and it hurt - that was normal. Loads of women had told me that it hurt so that was fine I didn't question that. I was with the same guy for a couple of months and each time after that it was uncomfortable and not great. I didn't tell him because I …
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just diagnosed and scared
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just diagnosed and scared
Hi everyone,
My name was Kim, I was just recently diagnosed with vulvodynia. I've been also living with IC and IBS, but the vulvodynia is the worst. I have unprovoked V, and it currently hurts so much. I am laying here with ice, and it is helping a bit, but it will just go back to hurting after I have to pee again. This flare came out of nowhere- just went to the bathroom and it burned ever since. Sex is usually painful- I can rarely have sex with my boyfriend without wanting it to stop. I have listed what I'm using for all my disorders down below. I would love to talk to people who are going through this too; I have been very depressed and very scared and I don't know if I'll ever find relief. I would love to hear any success stories.
Thank you all for listening!
-Amitriptyline: 10 mg a night- hasn't helped yet
-Estrace: vaginal cream used 2/3 times a week- just messy and it burns when it comes out
-Neogyn: I started this about two weeks ago and it still burns when I put it on. Says it takes about 6-8 weeks to work, so I'm trying to be patient.
-Aloe pills: Unfortunately, these make me very nauseous. I need to be more regular with them, but I dead taking them.
-IC diet: I try to stick as close to it as I possibly can
-Imodium: I have bad IBS symptoms so I often need to take Imodium.
I hope to hear from you soon <3 -Kim
My name was Kim, I was just recently diagnosed with vulvodynia. I've been also living with IC and IBS, but the vulvodynia is the worst. I have unprovoked V, and it currently hurts so much. I am laying here with ice, and it is helping a bit, but it will just go back to hurting after I have to pee again. This flare came out of nowhere- just went to the bathroom and it burned ever since. Sex is usually painful- I can rarely have sex with my boyfriend without wanting it to stop. I have listed what I'm using for all my disorders down below. I would love to talk to people who are going through this too; I have been very depressed and very scared and I don't know if I'll ever find relief. I would love to hear any success stories.
Thank you all for listening!
-Amitriptyline: 10 mg a night- hasn't helped yet
-Estrace: vaginal cream used 2/3 times a week- just messy and it burns when it comes out
-Neogyn: I started this about two weeks ago and it still burns when I put it on. Says it takes about 6-8 weeks to work, so I'm trying to be patient.
-Aloe pills: Unfortunately, these make me very nauseous. I need to be more regular with them, but I dead taking them.
-IC diet: I try to stick as close to it as I possibly can
-Imodium: I have bad IBS symptoms so I often need to take Imodium.
I hope to hear from you soon <3 -Kim
whiteroses117- Posts : 3
Join date : 2013-08-15
Re: just diagnosed and scared
Hi Kim,
I know how you feel...it is such a painful and lonely disease. There are a lot of success stories on this site and new treatment ideas. I wish I could share a success story, but unfortunately I'm in your same boat. My doctor just tried a round of botox injections....I am in day 11 and still waiting for relief...I pray it works.
Glad you found us....you aren't alone anymore!
I know how you feel...it is such a painful and lonely disease. There are a lot of success stories on this site and new treatment ideas. I wish I could share a success story, but unfortunately I'm in your same boat. My doctor just tried a round of botox injections....I am in day 11 and still waiting for relief...I pray it works.
Glad you found us....you aren't alone anymore!
KJ- Posts : 19
Join date : 2013-08-21
Re: just diagnosed and scared
Hi Kim,
I just wanted to say the dose of Ami you're on is very low, what they usually do with that one is increase the dosage by 10mg a week until 50mg and then see if it's helping at all. If it isn't they would then probably give either Gabapentin or Lyrica so it might be worth asking about increasing the dose to begin with. I'd also read "When Sex Hurts" and see if you can establish why the problem has occurred so you know better how to treat it. it's a really good book and covers all the known possible causes which is incredibly helpful when trying to put together a treatment plan. I know for practically everyone on here it seemed to arrive out of nowhere but often there are some other signs and symptoms before the V that can lead you in the right direction. For example alot of the ladies with tight pelvic floors had symptoms such as having to push urine out, constipation, back pain etc or those with hormonal issues have skipped periods or had just started a different birth control pill. It's a good idea to read up either in that book or online about causes and see what you can come up with.
I just wanted to say the dose of Ami you're on is very low, what they usually do with that one is increase the dosage by 10mg a week until 50mg and then see if it's helping at all. If it isn't they would then probably give either Gabapentin or Lyrica so it might be worth asking about increasing the dose to begin with. I'd also read "When Sex Hurts" and see if you can establish why the problem has occurred so you know better how to treat it. it's a really good book and covers all the known possible causes which is incredibly helpful when trying to put together a treatment plan. I know for practically everyone on here it seemed to arrive out of nowhere but often there are some other signs and symptoms before the V that can lead you in the right direction. For example alot of the ladies with tight pelvic floors had symptoms such as having to push urine out, constipation, back pain etc or those with hormonal issues have skipped periods or had just started a different birth control pill. It's a good idea to read up either in that book or online about causes and see what you can come up with.
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your not alone
Hi Kim
Your not alone, since joining this forum I have felt so much better, just reading the positive comments is wonderful. There is always hope and new things to try. I agree with every thing Sarah said to you. And thank you Sarah you seem to answer every one with such positive remarks and it really makes a difference, you are appreciated. I am a true believer in that "Nothing ever stays the same", as much as you can be in pain one day you can have relief the next day. Up the amitriptyline Kim under guidance with your Doctor, I went up to 35mg and my pain went over night and that lasted for 4 years. Under Sarah advise Im trying to find the source of the pain now and I will never give up!!
Your not alone, since joining this forum I have felt so much better, just reading the positive comments is wonderful. There is always hope and new things to try. I agree with every thing Sarah said to you. And thank you Sarah you seem to answer every one with such positive remarks and it really makes a difference, you are appreciated. I am a true believer in that "Nothing ever stays the same", as much as you can be in pain one day you can have relief the next day. Up the amitriptyline Kim under guidance with your Doctor, I went up to 35mg and my pain went over night and that lasted for 4 years. Under Sarah advise Im trying to find the source of the pain now and I will never give up!!
zarli- Posts : 182
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Re: just diagnosed and scared
Aww bless you zarli and keep trying to find that cause and eliminate it! I think proactive is the only way with health problems and the more clued up you get about it the better choices you make. Good luck girls!

Sarah001- Posts : 1164
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Age : 44
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Thank you
Thank you all for responding. I wish you all the best of luck. It means a lot to me to talk to people who are in my shoes. I'm going back to the doctor in a few weeks; hopefully he will up my dosage of Amitriptyline. Neogyn has been been burning, so I don't know if I should continue with it.
I am having a very bad flare for the last couple of days. I don't know if it's an actual flare or a yeast infection, just because it is so bad. I'm swollen, red, itchy, and it burns like crazy. I can't even wipe without it hurting. My urine has been burning it as well. Is this a flare? How long do flares last? I'm so new to all of this.
Again, thank you all for responding. I am very scared, and your responses really do help.
<3 Kim
I am having a very bad flare for the last couple of days. I don't know if it's an actual flare or a yeast infection, just because it is so bad. I'm swollen, red, itchy, and it burns like crazy. I can't even wipe without it hurting. My urine has been burning it as well. Is this a flare? How long do flares last? I'm so new to all of this.
Again, thank you all for responding. I am very scared, and your responses really do help.
<3 Kim
whiteroses117- Posts : 3
Join date : 2013-08-15
go to doctor
Kim you need to see your doctor NOW not in a few weeks, your ami needs to go up now so it can help get rid of your symptoms and control the pain. When pain is controlled your symptoms will be relieved I believe. Try to not think bad things don't be scared there is help you just need to get to the doctors
zarli- Posts : 182
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also...
also you should try BEPANTHEN ointment it is a nappy rash cream you will find it in your supermarket in the baby aisle it acts like a barrier and it is soothing, it will help stop your wee from stinging, and while your there try Johnsons baby soap in the baby aisle, its the only soap I can use. I hope this helps you.
zarli- Posts : 182
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zarli
I called and I'm going in next week. I'm hoping he ups the dosage. Have you ever confused a flare with a yeast infection? I can't even have pants on (or anything touching the area) today. Thank god I have off today!
Also, thank you for the soap tip!! I use Aveeno soap- doesn't burn me. I'll try Johnson's though- may be even better!
Also, thank you for the soap tip!! I use Aveeno soap- doesn't burn me. I'll try Johnson's though- may be even better!
whiteroses117- Posts : 3
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good news
Glad you got into your doctor tell him you have researched medication and 35 mg is what works be assertive with dr I always find it helps even though I get intimidated being assertive but its worth it!! I have had lots of flare ups and yes I used to get them checked for yeast infection which always proved negative!! Please let me know how you get on and don't forget to try the cream if you haven't already kindest regards Zarli
zarli- Posts : 182
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Re: just diagnosed and scared
Welcome to the forum, as you can see you are definitely not alone. We are all in or all have been where you are now. I am on lyrica and had to research that myself and ask for it! I am also doing pelvic floor training (trying a new routine)
Don't give up, things can and will improve. It's about finding the right treatment for you x
Don't give up, things can and will improve. It's about finding the right treatment for you x
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how are you going?
Hi Kim just wondering how you are going? Hope you have had some relief.
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