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» By no means cured, but doing much better!
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» How I cured my Vulvodynia!
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» 7 months since the diagnosis
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» Gabapentin Gel. or other topical creams
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» 6 days post Vestibulectomy - Is this normal?? please tell me about your postop healing process!
Surgery in 2 weeks! 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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Surgery in 2 weeks!

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Post  amtali Tue May 29, 2012 3:31 pm

I am new to this whole forum-writing thing, but I have jumped on the bandwagon in the hopes that I may be able to help others.

I am 23 years old and have suffered from vestibulodynia for over 4 1/2 years. My boyfriend of over 5 years has been with me from the start of it all, and I could not be more thankful for him. We actually had a normal sexual relationship for about 6 months before symptoms started presenting themselves in Fall '07.

Basically, I had localized pain at about 6-8 o'clock during intercourse and upon touching the area. It took several months and doctors before I was correctly diagnosed. I was first given Lidocaine .05% to use before intercourse. 4 1/2 years later- I'm using 5% and it's still not always enough.

Needless to say, here are the treatments I have tried:

Lidocaine
topical estrogen
topical steroids
Amitriptyline
Nortriptyline
Gabapentin
Venlafaxin
Physical Therapy/Biofeedback


None have worked well, so I am opting for surgery.

On top of my initial pain, my pain began to spread over the years, presenting itself at 3 o'clock. For the past 2 years, I have also been battling with something called a fissure, or a reoccurring cut, that keeps opening itself at 11 o'clock during intercourse. The specialist I finally went to, Dr. Libby Edwards in Charlotte, NC, said that these are common with vestibulodynia, but they do not know the exact link. Nevertheless, the only option left for me was surgery, so I was referred to Dr. Bernard Taylor in Charlotte, NC. (Keep in mind, these doctors are 4+ hours from where I live.)

The surgeon examined me and determined that I was a good candidate for a vestibulectomy and hymenectomy (to remove left over hymen tissue that could contribute to the source of the nerve pain.) I am very anxious about the surgery, but am hopeful that it will be worth it in the end.

I am very open to talking about my issues, the surgery, etc, so PLEASE ask any and all questions an I'll try to keep you guys posted through my journey!

Thanks!

amtali

amtali

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Post  junobug85 Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:55 pm

Hello - my story is extremely similar. The doctor I am seeing now says that he stopped doing the surgery because the success rate was low but then some places I read it has the highest success rate. Please keep us updated on your story! Best wishes

junobug85

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