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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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Birth control pills can cause vestibulitis
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Alana3
cba321
kalinikta77
Rainy Day
Aussie
mars215
JemimaSurrender
SisterAwake
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Birth control pills can cause vestibulitis
I went on Yasmin to mitigate symptoms of perimenopause. I'm 49. I was sexually inactive so didn't discover I had developed vulvar vestibulitis until about 8 months later, the next time I had sex. Researched it online, read the forums, panicked... went back to my gyno, who ran the usual drill: 1) stop using irritating products. 2) run lab culture (showed nothing). 3) try steroid cream (made irritation worse). 4) estrogen cream (did nothing.) Never did 2 different docs suggest that the Pill could be the cause. So, in an effort to rule it out, I went off the Yasmin. The vestibulitis was gone within a month, along with my other symptoms of vaginal irritation (a persistent, vague itch). If you're on any birth control pill, and you haven't tried going off it to see if your symptoms improve, GO OFF THE PILL. It was so simple I was kicking myself. Other good news was, my perimenopausal problems didn't return (the time spent on the Pill did act as a "re-set" to get mood issues and periods back to normal), and I didn't realize that the Pill also was causing crushing depression-- and that lifted, too. Please spread the word! I'm amazed at the posters who talk about being on the pill who haven't tried going off of it.
Boulderfemme- Posts : 1
Join date : 2012-06-09
Re: Birth control pills can cause vestibulitis
It's so simple to say "go off the pill" but what about for those of us who can't? I had to go on the pill because I have fibromyalgia and the ONLY thing that stopped the excruciating pain I had during my period was to go on the pill. If I go off, I will be bedridden for days again during my period.
Re: Birth control pills can cause vestibulitis
This is pretty much exactly what happened to me.
I had these symptoms for around 8 months when one gyno suggested I stopped the pill. My symptoms vaninshed within a couple of weeks and I was perfectly normal for a good 5 months. Sadly they returned with a vengeance and I went another 18 months before having 3 months off.
The pill definitely plays a massive role in this for some people I'm sure, but I've been off all birth control for about 13 months now and am still in pain.
I had these symptoms for around 8 months when one gyno suggested I stopped the pill. My symptoms vaninshed within a couple of weeks and I was perfectly normal for a good 5 months. Sadly they returned with a vengeance and I went another 18 months before having 3 months off.
The pill definitely plays a massive role in this for some people I'm sure, but I've been off all birth control for about 13 months now and am still in pain.
JemimaSurrender- Posts : 107
Join date : 2011-12-03
Age : 34
Location : Staffordshire, UK
Re: Birth control pills can cause vestibulitis
Hi there...
What birth control were you on? I'm curious... because I know that in the US, Yaz has gotten into a lot trouble for making women sick...
Mars
What birth control were you on? I'm curious... because I know that in the US, Yaz has gotten into a lot trouble for making women sick...
Mars
mars215- Posts : 23
Join date : 2011-11-10
Location : Philadelphia, PA, USA
Re: Birth control pills can cause vestibulitis
Is that for meee? If so, I was on Microgynon. I tried different strengths of it that had different levels of estrogen which made no difference. I've also tried Cerazette and another one beginning with L that I can't remember!
Has anyone found a good one they can use that doesn't make their symptoms worse, or can even make them better?
Has anyone found a good one they can use that doesn't make their symptoms worse, or can even make them better?
JemimaSurrender- Posts : 107
Join date : 2011-12-03
Age : 34
Location : Staffordshire, UK
Re: Birth control pills can cause vestibulitis
I am way better off the pill. I was on it due to painful irregular periods (now diagnosed as pcos) I went off the pill to get pregnant and found that sex became way, way less painful (daily pain did not change).
I will never go on the pill again, it does not fix problems just masks them!!!! Why would anyone want to suppress a bodys natural function, your shutting down your overies for gods sake, it's beyond me why so many people are on this stuff without knowing the function behind it or without trying other methods.. I used acupuncture to help with the painful periods - sisterawake - give it ago. I found it helped a lot, I have a few friends over on the ICNetwork forum with fibriomyalgia so I am sorry to hear you suffer with that. .
I will never go on the pill again, it does not fix problems just masks them!!!! Why would anyone want to suppress a bodys natural function, your shutting down your overies for gods sake, it's beyond me why so many people are on this stuff without knowing the function behind it or without trying other methods.. I used acupuncture to help with the painful periods - sisterawake - give it ago. I found it helped a lot, I have a few friends over on the ICNetwork forum with fibriomyalgia so I am sorry to hear you suffer with that. .
Aussie- Posts : 230
Join date : 2011-03-15
Age : 35
Location : Queensland, Australia
To sister awake about bad periods
I also had periods so bad that I would puke every time I got it. Not sure if you had a child yet, but that gets way better after having a child. I used to take about 15 ibuprofen a day just to function during my period...and now I take maybe 2 pills during the 1st day of my period. And, my little boy is 2 1/2...and it still isn't bad.
Rainy Day- Posts : 54
Join date : 2012-07-19
Location : US
Re: Birth control pills can cause vestibulitis
I'm a 21-year-old with provoked localized vestobulodynia, a form of vulvodynia. I was on beyaz, which is associated with my condition, so she took me off of it. I have only has sex once since I stopped using it-about a week after I stopped taking the pill. The problem was still there. I haven't given up hope that it will help-after all, a week isn't a very long time; however, my birth control is only one of several possible causes. So while quitting the pill may help, don't freak out and doom yourself if it doesn't. There's more possibilities and treatment available.
kalinikta77- Posts : 7
Join date : 2012-11-05
Re: Birth control pills can cause vestibulitis
I have provoked vestibuldynia or vulva vestibulitis and I had it before ever taking the pill, so in my case it wasn't the cause, and going on it and now off it made little to no difference. The pill can irritated the skin of the vulva and that being gone since stopping the pill has helped me to a limited extent. In saying that other things have helped! Everyone is so different yet with similar symptoms...
cba321- Posts : 69
Join date : 2012-07-14
Re: Birth control pills can cause vestibulitis
Yeah, mine started about the time I started Yaz. Unfortunately, I can't prove it started. But I can't get off birth control. I have since changed to Mircette, and still have problems, but my periods are way too bad to get off. Were talking bleeding for 2 weeks every 2 weeks, I was having 24 periods in a year off the pill. It was terrible. I really wish they would just give me a hysterectomy and be done with it (I don't want kids after what I have been thru I do NOT want my body changing again too much of a risk). ugh.
Alana3- Posts : 1093
Join date : 2012-09-25
Microgynon 30mg for 7 years have vulvodynia
When I was 16years old I was diagnosed with polysystic ovaries which are cysts in my ovaries rather than eggs due to them being larger than eggs it was agony, i also got diagnosed with haemophilia which is a bleeding disorder where my blood does not clot this combination made periods impossible.
Therefore I was referred to a specialist family clinic where a lady who specialised in the pill put me on the microgynon permanently I am still currently using it and was told at the time I would not require a break at all throughout this time. I had rare break through bleeding and my periods eventually stopped.
I then got into a long term relationship in which I discovered I couldn't cope with the agony of sex I went to a gynaecologist in Cambridge uk who diagnosed me of vulvodynia they said mine was quite bad as it affecting all around the opening and inside.
I only recently made the connection on here of the long term use of my pill being possible for the pain I experience inside.
I have no idea what to do I am 23 and have been in a 5year relationship in which we haven't had sex for 3.5 years. I can't come off the pill but I fear it will worsen if I don't.
Many thanks for reading.
Therefore I was referred to a specialist family clinic where a lady who specialised in the pill put me on the microgynon permanently I am still currently using it and was told at the time I would not require a break at all throughout this time. I had rare break through bleeding and my periods eventually stopped.
I then got into a long term relationship in which I discovered I couldn't cope with the agony of sex I went to a gynaecologist in Cambridge uk who diagnosed me of vulvodynia they said mine was quite bad as it affecting all around the opening and inside.
I only recently made the connection on here of the long term use of my pill being possible for the pain I experience inside.
I have no idea what to do I am 23 and have been in a 5year relationship in which we haven't had sex for 3.5 years. I can't come off the pill but I fear it will worsen if I don't.
Many thanks for reading.
Amylouise- Posts : 2
Join date : 2012-11-26
Isn't listed in the side effects
When I first started birth control, I was taking tri-cyclen or the generic. No problem. I switched to Loestrin a few years ago, and if I remember correctly it was around the time the pain during sex started (that's the only time I am in severe pain). However, I was off the Loestrin for about a month or two for unrelated reasons about a year or so ago, with no relief. Do you think the Loestrin could still be the culprit and I just didn't give it enough time? I wish I could remember more accurately when I switched... Argh
painfulvag- Posts : 3
Join date : 2012-11-29
Re: Birth control pills can cause vestibulitis
I wanted to post about my story to reiterate that there are DEFINITELY cases where VVS is caused by hormonal contraceptives, even when not immediately obvious.
I want to desperately encourage anyone who has VVS to come off hormonal contraceptives if possible.
In 2012, I had unprotected sex and took the morning after pill. I developed vestibule redness/soreness/itchiness. The clinic confirmed a Yeast & BV infection, explaining that this was common after sex (though I had never had any vaginal problems for years before). They also put me on the Pill (Microgynon 30). The infections cleared (tested negative) but my symptoms remained constant.
My symptoms extended beyond vestibule pain. I also had itchiness, redness & subtle inflammation of the whole vestibule (localised to this area), my vestibule skin started to tear during sex, get more inflammed & very regularly develop new infections (Yeast/Bacterial). I also had a lot of discomfort/itchiness in & around my anus.
Firstly, this made me question whether I had VVS because I didn't just have pain of the vestibule, as I kept getting infections too (now I understand that women with VVS are often simply more prone to infections & discomfort of the whole area).
Secondly, I assumed my VVS must have been caused by the infections (proliferation of nerves in the vestibule after infection), because the symptoms I had felt like they were permanent, that the skin itself was not normal anymore & seemed irreparable.
I didn't come off the Pill until mid 2013, when I had read more info about a link. I felt I should just come off it in case it might have been making anything worse.
The reality was (by my complete surprise and total elation) that within a month, my vestibule returned to completely normal and ALL other related symptoms also disappeared — the anal discomfort/itchiness & bring prone to developing infections.
I hadn't thought the Pill could be causing my VVS, because I had developed the infections before I started the Pill (I didn't consider at the time that just before I got the infections, I had taken the morning after pill which is a huge dose of progesterone). I also had no understanding of hormones & no idea how they could cause pain in a specific area of the body like this! Every doctor I asked said there was no way the Pill was relevant, which made me have little hope.
I believe there are 2 main causes for VVS — hormonal or a response to an infection. But there can be an overlap, and I didn't consider the Pill could be the cause because I kept getting the infections. But I was mistaken (and so were over 10 doctors & specialists).
I really hope this can help any women suffering.
As a side point, unfortunately, after being perfectly normal for 18 months, this year I developed infections (no hormones involved) and VVS has fully returned. I feel that my body has learned how it responded to infections when I was on the Pill, and now the nerves are irritated again = VVS
A2015
I want to desperately encourage anyone who has VVS to come off hormonal contraceptives if possible.
In 2012, I had unprotected sex and took the morning after pill. I developed vestibule redness/soreness/itchiness. The clinic confirmed a Yeast & BV infection, explaining that this was common after sex (though I had never had any vaginal problems for years before). They also put me on the Pill (Microgynon 30). The infections cleared (tested negative) but my symptoms remained constant.
My symptoms extended beyond vestibule pain. I also had itchiness, redness & subtle inflammation of the whole vestibule (localised to this area), my vestibule skin started to tear during sex, get more inflammed & very regularly develop new infections (Yeast/Bacterial). I also had a lot of discomfort/itchiness in & around my anus.
Firstly, this made me question whether I had VVS because I didn't just have pain of the vestibule, as I kept getting infections too (now I understand that women with VVS are often simply more prone to infections & discomfort of the whole area).
Secondly, I assumed my VVS must have been caused by the infections (proliferation of nerves in the vestibule after infection), because the symptoms I had felt like they were permanent, that the skin itself was not normal anymore & seemed irreparable.
I didn't come off the Pill until mid 2013, when I had read more info about a link. I felt I should just come off it in case it might have been making anything worse.
The reality was (by my complete surprise and total elation) that within a month, my vestibule returned to completely normal and ALL other related symptoms also disappeared — the anal discomfort/itchiness & bring prone to developing infections.
I hadn't thought the Pill could be causing my VVS, because I had developed the infections before I started the Pill (I didn't consider at the time that just before I got the infections, I had taken the morning after pill which is a huge dose of progesterone). I also had no understanding of hormones & no idea how they could cause pain in a specific area of the body like this! Every doctor I asked said there was no way the Pill was relevant, which made me have little hope.
I believe there are 2 main causes for VVS — hormonal or a response to an infection. But there can be an overlap, and I didn't consider the Pill could be the cause because I kept getting the infections. But I was mistaken (and so were over 10 doctors & specialists).
I really hope this can help any women suffering.
As a side point, unfortunately, after being perfectly normal for 18 months, this year I developed infections (no hormones involved) and VVS has fully returned. I feel that my body has learned how it responded to infections when I was on the Pill, and now the nerves are irritated again = VVS
A2015
A2015- Posts : 53
Join date : 2015-05-21
For JemimaSurrender or others in the same situation
I know that your answer has a long time but I hope you see this, I am in similar situation I am without the pill for almost 8 months and I still have the pain! How did you manage it!
I am without having sex for 9 months now, I. Better than in the beggining but I can't seat more than one hour and I can't touch the place where it hurts. I start to do Chinese medicine and I'm seeing a physicist. I tried coconut oil and vitamin B of course. I want to have hope but I don't have so much left, I hope I could manage this. Thank you in advance
I am without having sex for 9 months now, I. Better than in the beggining but I can't seat more than one hour and I can't touch the place where it hurts. I start to do Chinese medicine and I'm seeing a physicist. I tried coconut oil and vitamin B of course. I want to have hope but I don't have so much left, I hope I could manage this. Thank you in advance
MDias- Posts : 1
Join date : 2018-07-15
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