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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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Hi Im from Australia :)
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Stompy
Bee
angelique
tweety
jules
Sarah001
naomi
Mouse
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Re: Hi Im from Australia :)
Hey everyone,
I think PT is the American version, we kiwis have physio.... if we are really lucky!
Stompy, mine has gone the same way with the lovely pelvic floor probe and not even dinner and a movie first!!! Awkward because she watches my face to see when the pain tapers off. Hmmmm. I get REALLY anxious before I go.
I have now aggravated my sciatic nerve which runs from the backside down the leg. This is because I had to adjust the way I sit to accommodate the V and it made my other parts angry. I get physio on both now, I'm not sure which is worse to be honest. I've also found I really tense everything up and it's a process to relax when she says. I think I've relaxed but it's not even half way there.
Louise I'll meet you at the Melbourne clinic =)
I think PT is the American version, we kiwis have physio.... if we are really lucky!
Stompy, mine has gone the same way with the lovely pelvic floor probe and not even dinner and a movie first!!! Awkward because she watches my face to see when the pain tapers off. Hmmmm. I get REALLY anxious before I go.
I have now aggravated my sciatic nerve which runs from the backside down the leg. This is because I had to adjust the way I sit to accommodate the V and it made my other parts angry. I get physio on both now, I'm not sure which is worse to be honest. I've also found I really tense everything up and it's a process to relax when she says. I think I've relaxed but it's not even half way there.
Louise I'll meet you at the Melbourne clinic =)
Mouse- Posts : 303
Join date : 2010-09-09
Location : New Zealand
Re: Hi Im from Australia :)
Thanks for the book title stompy I will deff look into it!
I do wish we uk girls had such a clinic!!
Re: Hi Im from Australia :)
Haha...sorry about the PT ref...<<
Just wondering...what does it mean when they say to ``drop your pelvic floor``??? Anyone know?
How about at home techniques? Or is it a must to see a therapist one on one?
Thx
Just wondering...what does it mean when they say to ``drop your pelvic floor``??? Anyone know?
How about at home techniques? Or is it a must to see a therapist one on one?
Thx
noni- Posts : 242
Join date : 2011-01-10
Age : 36
Location : Ontario
Re: Hi Im from Australia :)
welcome to the new ladies. i'm so busy visiting our Vulvodynia Facebook group page that i don't make it to this forum as often as i used to. i'm glad you all are finding commonalities. here in the US we do call "it" physical therapy. i had no idea what a physio was when i first joined this site. they do the same thing as your people..biofeedback, dilators, fingers...etc. Me not so interested in it anymore..didn't like for my "area" to be messed with. today, i'm just dealing w/ the raw skin feeling and it's bright read...now you have a visual. hmm..maybe it will get better soon...it goes in waves. if you ladies are not on facebook w/ us...please join. it's nice to have friends who "understand" your pain. k...ttyl
jules- Posts : 225
Join date : 2010-03-17
Re: Hi Im from Australia :)
Noni when they say drop the pelvic floor it's the same as when you relax it to pee, takes a bit of getting used to and hard to do it all the time like we're supposed to but practice makes perfect.
Sarah001- Posts : 1164
Join date : 2010-06-11
Age : 50
Location : UK
Re: Hi Im from Australia :)
Hi Emma,
How are you going with the cream you are trying? I have heard of it and would like to get my hands on it, just having a little trouble (got a referral to a specialist that knows nothing about Vulvodynia..not so helpful). Is it worth trying it?
I'm 30 and have had Vulvodynia for about 10 years now! It took a few years before I was diagnosed and then some unsuccessful treatments. I keep getting thrush which means I can't treat the pain I am having until I'm clear. Every time the thrush goes, sure enough it comes back. I found that physio helped the pain, but gave me thrush. So had given up and just dealt with it all for a few more years. Recently I realised I'm not getting any younger!! I got engaged a couple of months ago. I have a lovely man who has been really understanding, even though I know it's very frustrating for him as I have no desire to have sex..it just hurts too much and then I just get depressed! We would like to start a family in the next couple of years so really wanna get rid of this pain!!!! I think I'll try get a referral to angelique's dermatologist, she's like 3 mins from my house!!!!
How are you going with the cream you are trying? I have heard of it and would like to get my hands on it, just having a little trouble (got a referral to a specialist that knows nothing about Vulvodynia..not so helpful). Is it worth trying it?
I'm 30 and have had Vulvodynia for about 10 years now! It took a few years before I was diagnosed and then some unsuccessful treatments. I keep getting thrush which means I can't treat the pain I am having until I'm clear. Every time the thrush goes, sure enough it comes back. I found that physio helped the pain, but gave me thrush. So had given up and just dealt with it all for a few more years. Recently I realised I'm not getting any younger!! I got engaged a couple of months ago. I have a lovely man who has been really understanding, even though I know it's very frustrating for him as I have no desire to have sex..it just hurts too much and then I just get depressed! We would like to start a family in the next couple of years so really wanna get rid of this pain!!!! I think I'll try get a referral to angelique's dermatologist, she's like 3 mins from my house!!!!
Frustrated and had enough- Posts : 3
Join date : 2011-08-21
Re: Hi Im from Australia :)
Sorry if I'm being a bit dim but how did physio give you thrush??
Sarah001- Posts : 1164
Join date : 2010-06-11
Age : 50
Location : UK
Re: Hi Im from Australia :)
Hi Sarah001,
That's a great question..if only I knew the answer!! It seems after any little bit of exercise or movement down there the thrush flares up again. It may not actually have anything to do with it, it may just have been coincidence?
That's a great question..if only I knew the answer!! It seems after any little bit of exercise or movement down there the thrush flares up again. It may not actually have anything to do with it, it may just have been coincidence?
Frustrated and had enough- Posts : 3
Join date : 2011-08-21
Re: Hi Im from Australia :)
Hey ladies,
Sorry that it has taken me so long to reply. I forgot that i had started this thread and can i just say that although as frustrating as this condition is, i think it has definitely made all of us better people! Im strong and confident and im sure you all have that strength too!
So, I have recently had the surgery. I was fed up with having absolutely minimal or no results from various treatments and i noticed some of you have asked if the cream worked, well as you can guess - it didnt make a difference, only frustrated me more. You know what, I was sick of getting excited over a new revalation that could cure me and it didnt. When i first went to a doctor and mentioned that i had a problem to this day has been about 4 years. Long process, a lot learnt.
So yes i have had a surgery. Could hardly walk/sit/lay/sleep/breath without my body feeling like it was being ripped apart for 3 weeks.
Totally worth it. Ive had great results and the pain in that particular area - gone! i have a bit of pain higher up but it is getting better as i have just started using the dialators to stretch it out.
Im still wary as i havent got a partner (which is good because im no where near 100%) but Im so glad ive had it done.
I have a question to ask you... How do you handle friends - have you told them what you have?, because the only people who know that i have this condition are my family.... so when my friends start talking about sex, i just hate it. What do you do in those situations because i never lie but its something i just feel i have to lie and make stuff up about otherwise conversation gets akward.
Em xo
Sorry that it has taken me so long to reply. I forgot that i had started this thread and can i just say that although as frustrating as this condition is, i think it has definitely made all of us better people! Im strong and confident and im sure you all have that strength too!
So, I have recently had the surgery. I was fed up with having absolutely minimal or no results from various treatments and i noticed some of you have asked if the cream worked, well as you can guess - it didnt make a difference, only frustrated me more. You know what, I was sick of getting excited over a new revalation that could cure me and it didnt. When i first went to a doctor and mentioned that i had a problem to this day has been about 4 years. Long process, a lot learnt.
So yes i have had a surgery. Could hardly walk/sit/lay/sleep/breath without my body feeling like it was being ripped apart for 3 weeks.
Totally worth it. Ive had great results and the pain in that particular area - gone! i have a bit of pain higher up but it is getting better as i have just started using the dialators to stretch it out.
Im still wary as i havent got a partner (which is good because im no where near 100%) but Im so glad ive had it done.
I have a question to ask you... How do you handle friends - have you told them what you have?, because the only people who know that i have this condition are my family.... so when my friends start talking about sex, i just hate it. What do you do in those situations because i never lie but its something i just feel i have to lie and make stuff up about otherwise conversation gets akward.
Em xo
emma- Posts : 10
Join date : 2010-12-29
Location : Melbourne/Australia
Also in Melbourne!
Hi everyone,
I know this post is from years ago - but if any of you are still online, I'm also in Melbourne and got diagnosed late last year. I'd love to catch up with others in Melbourne.
Love and painlessness to you all!
I know this post is from years ago - but if any of you are still online, I'm also in Melbourne and got diagnosed late last year. I'd love to catch up with others in Melbourne.
Love and painlessness to you all!
sophiarp- Posts : 8
Join date : 2018-01-07
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