Vulvodynia caused by Bartholin cyst

Hi everyone,

I'm writing this in my bed as my pain levels are at 5 out of 10.
I was diagnosed with vulvodynia after a month of uni-lateral pain.
Strangely, my symptoms are very different from the vast majority

I had a small bartholin cyst which ruptured (it was on the upper vulva) and ever since then, I keep having constant pain ranging from 2 to 8.
My symptoms are: Discomfort walking (I feel like there is a bulge on my labia), pressure when standing up still, pain when touching,
painful arousal (10/10), and constant VIBRATINg/PULSATING feeling in labia.
The other one is perfectly healthy though.
I have ZERO burning, redness or irritation. I also have vaginismus, but it was never a very serious issue in previous relationships.
It's more present when I go to the doctor, as I associate the touching with previous Bartholin cyst examinations.

I'm thinking of getting botox
does anyone else have bartholin cysts and vulvodynia ?

I am currently taking B12, Magnesium+Calcium and cod liver oil (anti-inflammatory) for my nerve pain and hopefully to calm the pulsating feeling.
A short treatment with Naproxen for my sciatica eased my vestibulitis pain, but not I'm all out.

In the mean time, I have had to wait 3 weeks to see a GP in London. (I'm seeing him on tuesday)

I found out why Naproxen is helping me with the pain.
I also think I have vulvar vestibulitis, not vulvodynia. (silly doctors)

"In the past ten years, the problem of vestibulitis has been increasingly recognized as a cause of painful sexual intercourse.  Women with this disorder report "burning" pain that is right at the opening (vestibule) of the vagina.  In more severe cases, the pain is present during normal daily activities, as well as during sex.
Careful examination reveals redness and unusual sensitivity of the tissue at the opening of the vagina.  It seems to be what is called a "neuro-inflammatory" condition.
This means that inflammation starts (for any one of a long list of reasons, such as vaginal infection) which causes pain; the nerves involved in sensing the pain then release chemicals that promote inflammation, and this inflammation causes further pain.  Thus, a "vicious cycle" gets started that can last for years."
The regimen we use now is one we have arrived at as the result of over 10 years of experience in treating this disorder, having tried many different treatment methods. Our most successful treatment has been a combination of estradiol (estrogen hormone) and lidocaine (local anesthetic) compounded in a special preparation.  Applied three times daily over 6 to 8 weeks, many women note considerable improvement.


source:med.unc.edu/obgyn /Patient_Care/specialty-services/advanced-laparoscopy-pelvic-pain/vulvar-vestibulitis

sob. small update: my life is hell. I self-tested today to see if arousal still hurts. upon self-touching my bartholin gland swells up pretty fast, and much more than the other. I'm doomed. My only option is probably a vestibulectomy with gland excision

update: I relaised today my vibrating feelings are caused by pelvic floor hypertonicity.
at least now I know the reason for my pain!

I now have a new bartholin cyst on the healthy side.
this means more pain

I am seeing Wendy Reid in 2weeks privately. Am selling some of my designer clothes for it :/
I pray she will help me

I'm sorry to hear you are in pain praying you find relief love.

I just read the thing about a vicious cycle being set up. That definitely sounds accurate for me !

Sorry to hear that - I think Wendy Reid is meant to be one of the best - I hope she helps you.

THANK YOU EVERYONE. HOW SWEET OF YOU ALL !!