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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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Amitriptyline given for vulvodyina pain
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Amitriptyline given for vulvodyina pain
Hi there,
After years of being misdiagnosed etc as most women have on this forum I have finally been diagnosed with vulvodynia (yay) and have been given the lowest dose of an antidepressant called Amitriptyline. Has anyone been on this before and has any positive (or negative) news to give me? Im feeling down already and I've only been taking it for a few days, I don't have much hope of it working and I'm terrified of the symptoms as i know many women complain of significant weight gain. I am only 21 years old and have been having these symptoms since i as about 16, I can't bear the thought of having to deal with this for the rest of my life.
Any kind words or advice would be hugely, hugely appreciated.
After years of being misdiagnosed etc as most women have on this forum I have finally been diagnosed with vulvodynia (yay) and have been given the lowest dose of an antidepressant called Amitriptyline. Has anyone been on this before and has any positive (or negative) news to give me? Im feeling down already and I've only been taking it for a few days, I don't have much hope of it working and I'm terrified of the symptoms as i know many women complain of significant weight gain. I am only 21 years old and have been having these symptoms since i as about 16, I can't bear the thought of having to deal with this for the rest of my life.
Any kind words or advice would be hugely, hugely appreciated.
katycrawford- Posts : 3
Join date : 2017-10-24
Re: Amitriptyline given for vulvodyina pain
Hi there,
I am so sorry to hear what you are going though. I was prescribed Amitriptyline-Baclofen in a cream form (ABC) to be used topically about 3-4 months ago. My specialist informed me that she could prescribe the Amitriptyline in a pill form, but she felt that using it as a topical cream may be more beneficial for me and would cause fewer side effects. I honestly felt that I did not notice any difference after using the cream, however, I have not used the cream in a few days and the pain is unbearable to the touch. So maybe it was helping.
If you are already feeling down about the medication, I would suggest talking with the doctor who prescribed it to you. I completely agree with you about the thought of dealing with this for the rest of your life—this feeling is so unfair, but if any medication is making you feel worse, talk with your doctor.
I was recently diagnosed about 6 months ago although I have been experiencing symptoms for about 5 years now. I wish I talked about it with my doctor sooner. I love how everyone is so supportive on this forum. You are not alone—wishing you the best!
I am so sorry to hear what you are going though. I was prescribed Amitriptyline-Baclofen in a cream form (ABC) to be used topically about 3-4 months ago. My specialist informed me that she could prescribe the Amitriptyline in a pill form, but she felt that using it as a topical cream may be more beneficial for me and would cause fewer side effects. I honestly felt that I did not notice any difference after using the cream, however, I have not used the cream in a few days and the pain is unbearable to the touch. So maybe it was helping.
If you are already feeling down about the medication, I would suggest talking with the doctor who prescribed it to you. I completely agree with you about the thought of dealing with this for the rest of your life—this feeling is so unfair, but if any medication is making you feel worse, talk with your doctor.
I was recently diagnosed about 6 months ago although I have been experiencing symptoms for about 5 years now. I wish I talked about it with my doctor sooner. I love how everyone is so supportive on this forum. You are not alone—wishing you the best!
JCW- Posts : 1
Join date : 2017-10-26
Re: Amitriptyline given for vulvodyina pain
I’m 23 so I️ completely get where you’re coming from. I’ve tried an antidepressant before but in pill form. It didn’t seem to help. I’ve heard the cream is more effective. Don’t worry about getting fat. The amount of antidepressant they are giving you is a lot lower than if you were taking it for psychiatric reasons. It won’t affect your weight. Just focus on feeling better. Sending you all the best!
jungleclover- Posts : 14
Join date : 2017-07-19
Re: Amitriptyline given for vulvodyina pain
Hello. I’m sorry you are going through this. I️ have it too. I’ve been prescribed the same cream. It’s amtrip, bac and nerontin. I’ve been using t for about a month now and it is helping a bit. Has anyone used this cream and had to completely make it go away? I was told that this is a better option since it delivers it right to the area.. I’m just so frustrated... i want to feel back to normal again. My specialist told me it could take 6 weeks... just wondering if anyone had any success with the cream vs. oral pill.
WVR00- Posts : 5
Join date : 2017-10-10
Had enough
I was diagnosed 2 months ago after getting what I thought was acute cystitis on holiday in October. Apparently it wasn't a UTI but often still feels like it with the burning vulvar pain but now I have really bad low down pain in my abdomen and bad aching in my vagina. Estrogen cream provoked period-like pains but I'm past the menopause and don't want to use it even though my doc says the vaginal tissue is very thin. I was prescribed amitriptyline and took it for 3 nights before Christmas but was desperately nauseous and just had to give up. Now taking an anti-depressant because, guess what, I'm depressed ! Right now I can't cope, haven't been anywhere but the doc and the supermarket for 3 months. Christmas was difficult to cope with as I was trying to act normal with my husband who has a progressive neurological disease and grownup children and not upset them but now I just feel I can't do this for the rest of my life and they would all be better without me.
feeling desperate- Posts : 6
Join date : 2018-01-02
Re: Amitriptyline given for vulvodyina pain
Hi, feeling desperate! I have had almost identical symptoms to you and have also dealt with depression as a result and I just wanted to share with you the things that have helped ease my symptoms (even though they’re not completely gone):
- Cranberry juice works wonders for the UTI symptoms. I tend to drink Ocean Spray.
- I also use Vagisil (medicated cream) as it has 2% lidocaine and as such, doesn’t burn as much as the doctor 5% lidocaine gel that the doctor can prescribe.
- I also use emuaidMAX (maximum strength). However , this cream does burn upon application but it honestly eases the burning symptoms once it has been given a chance to sink in. It has quite a hefty price tag of £20.95 on Amazon for a 0.5oz tub.
I really hope this provides some ease for you
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- Cranberry juice works wonders for the UTI symptoms. I tend to drink Ocean Spray.
- I also use Vagisil (medicated cream) as it has 2% lidocaine and as such, doesn’t burn as much as the doctor 5% lidocaine gel that the doctor can prescribe.
- I also use emuaidMAX (maximum strength). However , this cream does burn upon application but it honestly eases the burning symptoms once it has been given a chance to sink in. It has quite a hefty price tag of £20.95 on Amazon for a 0.5oz tub.
I really hope this provides some ease for you
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Olivia3110- Posts : 3
Join date : 2017-07-11
Re: Amitriptyline given for vulvodyina pain
I read you post. I can't any offer any advice on the anti-depressant. I battled V for 15 years. I consider myself cured now. When my vagina was burning like a mofo, I was depressed.
Instead, I would like to offer advice on ending the burning and getting your health back. No joke. I am cured. I have a husband. We have crazy sex. I have a son. My vagina doesn't burn. So now I spend my spare time helping others shorten their battle with V. No one should battle it as long as I did.
Here's my blog. Let me know if you have any questions.
Sarah
sarahcamp20@gmail.com
http://myvulvodyniacure.blogspot.com/
Instead, I would like to offer advice on ending the burning and getting your health back. No joke. I am cured. I have a husband. We have crazy sex. I have a son. My vagina doesn't burn. So now I spend my spare time helping others shorten their battle with V. No one should battle it as long as I did.
Here's my blog. Let me know if you have any questions.
Sarah
sarahcamp20@gmail.com
http://myvulvodyniacure.blogspot.com/
sarisbaris- Posts : 69
Join date : 2014-02-17
Re: Amitriptyline given for vulvodyina pain
Olivia3110 wrote:Hi, feeling desperate! I have had almost identical symptoms to you and have also dealt with depression as a result and I just wanted to share with you the things that have helped ease my symptoms (even though they’re not completely gone):
- Cranberry juice works wonders for the UTI symptoms. I tend to drink Ocean Spray.
- I also use Vagisil (medicated cream) as it has 2% lidocaine and as such, doesn’t burn as much as the doctor 5% lidocaine gel that the doctor can prescribe.
- I also use emuaidMAX (maximum strength). However , this cream does burn upon application but it honestly eases the burning symptoms once it has been given a chance to sink in. It has quite a hefty price tag of £20.95 on Amazon for a 0.5oz tub.
I really hope this provides some ease for you
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emuaid max sounds like a great product, I google their ingredients. Thanks for sharing !
mary jane- Posts : 345
Join date : 2013-10-05
Location : UK
Thank you
Thank you Olivia and WVROO
I saw my GP this morning and just fell apart when she asked how I was. It all seems to be about getting me on stronger antidepressants. I keep asking to a) see a gynaecologist and b) get something to deal with the pain and soreness but she has never heard of the amitrip/bac/neurotin cream. It looks like our NHS hasn't yet woken up to all the women suffering hell with vulvodynia. All she offers is Instillagel which doesn't help much. She has at last agreed to send me to a gynae clinic but doesn't know how long is the waiting list and apparently there are no private consultants in the north of Scotland, where I live, the nearest being 120 miles away - sometimes I can't even drive a mile to Tesco :-(
I saw my GP this morning and just fell apart when she asked how I was. It all seems to be about getting me on stronger antidepressants. I keep asking to a) see a gynaecologist and b) get something to deal with the pain and soreness but she has never heard of the amitrip/bac/neurotin cream. It looks like our NHS hasn't yet woken up to all the women suffering hell with vulvodynia. All she offers is Instillagel which doesn't help much. She has at last agreed to send me to a gynae clinic but doesn't know how long is the waiting list and apparently there are no private consultants in the north of Scotland, where I live, the nearest being 120 miles away - sometimes I can't even drive a mile to Tesco :-(
feeling desperate- Posts : 6
Join date : 2018-01-02
Re: Amitriptyline given for vulvodyina pain
feeling desperate wrote:Thank you Olivia and WVROO
I saw my GP this morning and just fell apart when she asked how I was. It all seems to be about getting me on stronger antidepressants. I keep asking to a) see a gynaecologist and b) get something to deal with the pain and soreness but she has never heard of the amitrip/bac/neurotin cream. It looks like our NHS hasn't yet woken up to all the women suffering hell with vulvodynia. All she offers is Instillagel which doesn't help much. She has at last agreed to send me to a gynae clinic but doesn't know how long is the waiting list and apparently there are no private consultants in the north of Scotland, where I live, the nearest being 120 miles away - sometimes I can't even drive a mile to Tesco :-(
Hello, I'm really sorry to hear your GP is being unhelpful. If it helps, I use Lidocaine ointment produced in UK by TEVA, it's 5% strength and makes the area numb, although it may burn for 10 minutes but this should go away the more you use the cream. Instillagel is very light and doesn't do much.
Try and refuse stronger antidepressants and ask for Lyrica instead. The reason GPs give out antidepressants is because they want to reduce costs and the pain protocol is to give a patient antidepressants and only if these don't work to give anti seizure medications. ADs take months to work so it's hard to know when to increase dosage if at all.
You are a tax payer and you deserve adequate treatment.
I also advise against regular OBGYNs, they don't know anything. If you can, try and see a UROGYN or go directly to Wendy Reid in London if you can afford the travel and consulation.
It's true the baclofen cream exists only in the Us and not UK.
It's hard to say what can help since vulvodynia presents itself differently from woman to woman. It can be treated or controlled however, so don't lose hope !
mary jane- Posts : 345
Join date : 2013-10-05
Location : UK
Re: Amitriptyline given for vulvodyina pain
Hello there. I was prescribed this at 10mg back during my first bout of vulvodynia. It didn't help, and was titrated up to 30mg. Still no help. I finally just came off of it, stopped taking my birth control, and then got better. However, now it's back.
Are you having any luck?
Are you having any luck?
lindsey_taylor- Posts : 58
Join date : 2016-06-06
Age : 38
Location : Georgia, United States
Re: Amitriptyline given for vulvodyina pain
I've been on Amitriptyline for about a year now. I'm on 25mg and while it didn't take all the pain and itching away, I did feel like it helped to take the edge off of it. Everyone is different, but I didn't experience any weight gain. My dermatologist started me off at 10mg and then we later raised it. The only side effect I had was hair loss. For whatever reason my hair started thinning for about the first 3 months. I have really thick hair so it didn't make a huge difference (except for having to vacuum my apartment more). Eventually it stopped so I am still on it. I haven't found anything that removes my symptoms 100%, so Amitriptyline is just one of the many things I'm currently taking.
I really hope the Amitriptyline works for you!
I really hope the Amitriptyline works for you!
ryn207- Posts : 22
Join date : 2018-01-11
Amytriptaline
Hi lovely
So sorry you are experiencing this.
I developed vulvodynia seven years ago. It was constant and excruciating and I could hardly sit down. I was prescribed amytriptaline in tablet form in a gradually increasing dosage and have been taking it ever since.
It has really helped reduce my pain and improved my quality of life. The first few weeks I took it I felt really groggy, exhausted and slow. However this stopped and I think I generally feel pretty normal. I do think it has contributed to me putting on a bit of weight but not loads and the pelvic pain in itself means I can't do the kind of high impact exercise I used to do although I can be quite active (fast walking, looking after my toddler, doing low impact exercise) so that's positive for my health/weight.
I initially needed to take 60mg a day so a medium high amount for pain (although it is used in much higher dosages for depression) but during pregnancy I reduced this to 40mg. I was very worried about whether I could take it during trying to concieve/pregnancy and breastfeeding - but I was advised by my consultant that it was generally believed to be safe and I have a healthy daughter. Not sure if that's relevant to you at the moment but I'd always hoped to be a mum and worried about needing to take medication that wouldn't enable me to.
I have had physio and counselling alongside taking amytriptaline and that had helped reduce my pain level although not to a point where I can come off the tablets - I am able to miss taking them every so.often or take a lower dose sometimes and feel ok. I see Deborah Boyle at the Royal Free in London (vulval clinic in colposcopy) in case you are near London/uk!
I was also in a very stressful/unhealthy relationship when I first started getting pain and sex was very painful and often felt pressured into sex. My current relationship is much better and I've been able to enjoy generally pain free sex whilst taking amitryptaline.
Much luck and love xxxx
So sorry you are experiencing this.
I developed vulvodynia seven years ago. It was constant and excruciating and I could hardly sit down. I was prescribed amytriptaline in tablet form in a gradually increasing dosage and have been taking it ever since.
It has really helped reduce my pain and improved my quality of life. The first few weeks I took it I felt really groggy, exhausted and slow. However this stopped and I think I generally feel pretty normal. I do think it has contributed to me putting on a bit of weight but not loads and the pelvic pain in itself means I can't do the kind of high impact exercise I used to do although I can be quite active (fast walking, looking after my toddler, doing low impact exercise) so that's positive for my health/weight.
I initially needed to take 60mg a day so a medium high amount for pain (although it is used in much higher dosages for depression) but during pregnancy I reduced this to 40mg. I was very worried about whether I could take it during trying to concieve/pregnancy and breastfeeding - but I was advised by my consultant that it was generally believed to be safe and I have a healthy daughter. Not sure if that's relevant to you at the moment but I'd always hoped to be a mum and worried about needing to take medication that wouldn't enable me to.
I have had physio and counselling alongside taking amytriptaline and that had helped reduce my pain level although not to a point where I can come off the tablets - I am able to miss taking them every so.often or take a lower dose sometimes and feel ok. I see Deborah Boyle at the Royal Free in London (vulval clinic in colposcopy) in case you are near London/uk!
I was also in a very stressful/unhealthy relationship when I first started getting pain and sex was very painful and often felt pressured into sex. My current relationship is much better and I've been able to enjoy generally pain free sex whilst taking amitryptaline.
Much luck and love xxxx
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