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» Please tell me this can get better
Laser Hair Removal?? EmptySat Jul 18, 2020 7:38 pm by sammykramer

» By no means cured, but doing much better!
Laser Hair Removal?? EmptyMon Mar 16, 2020 1:26 pm by tinkerbelle2

» How I cured my Vulvodynia!
Laser Hair Removal?? EmptySat Dec 07, 2019 11:54 am by Millie

» 7 months since the diagnosis
Laser Hair Removal?? EmptyWed Aug 14, 2019 2:38 am by agtoronto

» Gabapentin Gel. or other topical creams
Laser Hair Removal?? EmptySat Jun 15, 2019 5:22 pm by mary jane

» IMPORTANT FOR UK SUFFERERS
Laser Hair Removal?? EmptySat Jun 15, 2019 5:21 pm by mary jane

» Help New Diagnosis
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» 6 days post Vestibulectomy - Is this normal?? please tell me about your postop healing process!
Laser Hair Removal?? 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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Laser Hair Removal??

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Post  JemimaSurrender Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:37 pm

Has anyone ever had IPL/VPL/Laser Hair Removal on their bikini area before?

I've wanted it for years but, as it was £130 per session (and you need 6-8 sessions!) I figured it was just a pipe dream.

However... My local beauty therapists have a special on and are now offering it at £40 a session! Crazy!

Anyway, I was just about to call up and book myself in for my first session when I started to panic. I know it's supposed to be 100% safe, but... Is it Vestibulodynia 100% safe?? I only worry because I'm unsure about the laser part and how it may affect nerve endings. Plus, it's permanent, so if something does go wrong/it makes it worse, then I'm stuck with it forever.

Am I just being dramatic? Ha ha. I really want it done, I have for a long time, but I just don't want to do anything to make things worse, and talking to my GP is no help as it will take days to even get a 2 minute phone conversation with her.

Any suggestions guys? I may pop in tonight and enquire but, as always, they won't be up on their V knowledge!

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Post  lolainslacks Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:13 pm

I can't speak from experience and I haven't a lot of knowledge in this area, but I would think that it would be completely fine, because the hair is external. The hair only grows on the outer labia, and that part is not affected by V-pain, so I don't imagine it could possibly cause problems.

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Post  pepper7 Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:03 pm

Just dont use veet for the Love of God avoid veet! No

the regrowth is torture especially with V pain.

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Post  Sarah001 Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:12 pm

Can't say for sure but for those women with diffuse pain that also have problems with the outer areas I wouldn't advise it.
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Post  noni Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:16 pm

YIKES!

I have generalised vulvodynia - pain inside, outside and in the bikini area.
I wouldnt even consider laser hair removal. Kinda makes me cringe.

Well, venture at your own risk. :/
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Post  JemimaSurrender Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:40 pm

I didn't go for it in the end.

I booked an appointment and was already to go, then rang up and changed it to just a standard wax appt. instead!

I did have a chat with the lady though and she's reassured me on some of the other aspects I was concerned about, so I think I will give it a go. I reckon I'll have a chat with my GP next time I go in though and see what she says about it too, just incase I get every doctor for the next 5 years telling me that's the reason why I'm still in pain.

I'll keep you all posted!

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Post  peter1brown Tue Jul 03, 2012 1:01 pm

Laser hair removal is the effective and popular method for removing unwanted hairs from body and this is in trend especailly at spa centers. IPL lasers are used in this therapy but the success of such treatment depends on patient's contribution in following the precautions points also as prescribed by the expert.

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http://aerolase.com/

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Post  jasonsmith9019 Thu Dec 06, 2012 5:00 am

Laser hair removal and IPL both are totally safe methods. Both the treatments are done with total care and if you are being treated by an expert dermatologist than he would take total care of vulvodynia.

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Post  Karen818 Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:48 pm

I have been getting laser hair removal on my bikini area for a year now and I can't figure if there's a correlation between my pain and the laser, but it hasn't made anything worse, I think it has done the opposite because constant shaving and waxing seems to irritate my vulva much more than laser...

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Post  dueywag Thu Jan 10, 2013 4:00 am

I've had lingerie, full leg, underarm, and lip laser hair removal. Although it hurts like crazy having it done, it did not affect my vulvar vestibulitis pain at all...and I love not having to shave anymore! (And it's just for me, because there is, obviously, no man in my life.) I don't regret it one bit.

For legs, it is almost a 2 year process, and it does hurt (at least when I had it done in 2004-2006). I understand there are more advanced lasers now that chill the area first and aren't as painful. I would suggest finding a place that has licensed nurses providing the services. You can tell them how far into the bikini area you want the hair removed. I would, however, not recommend full area hair removal. I think that having no "cushion" between your delicate parts and your clothing would not be a good idea. In addition, according to the nurses who performed the laser procedures, full removal promotes vaginal infections.

Good luck!

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