topical creams

I really want to try topical Gabapentin, however English doctors aren't willing to contact compounding pharmacies to make such a cream.
I have searched high and low for it, as it has such great reviews on the internet.
Does anyone know where I can purchase it?
Also I am using topical Lidocaine 2% (vagisil) at the moment, it does help numb but I really want to try the 5% as it doesn't do much for the pain.

I have heard people use this internally, however I am scared that vagisil cannot be used this way and I will cause more damage.
How do people here apply it?
I read about the cotton ball theory, but I think thats a recipe for bv.

If anyone has had any success with topical creams, please share with us lovely ladies

I am only 21, so I don't think estrace is the right choice for me, but who knows.

Wishing you all much health and happiness

Kate x

I'm in the UK too, and I use lidocaine 2%, although it's called 'Instillagel'. You need a prescription for it. It comes in a syringe. You insert the tiny tip off the syringe, and push down on the plunger, and it squeezes the gel inside you. If you need to, and if it's not too painful, you can use your fingers to rub the gel onto the places that hurt the most for you. I have to do this, because my pain is just inside the entrance, and just squeezing the gel inside doesn't work, I have to sort of push the product into the right places. It can be uncomfortable and it's a very messy process, but it's worth it for the pain relief.

I was originally prescribed 5% but I was then told that it's no longer available in the UK at such a strong dosage. You can always ask your GP though.

I'm also taking Gabapentin in pill form, but it's too soon to tell whether or not it's working. However, if that's the medicine you were initially looking for, you could always try using the pill with the gel.

This gel has been a miracle product for me, I really recommend you try it. If so, I hope it works as well for you as it does for me.

Thank you ever so much, that is really helpful.
I will ask for that gel on tuesday when I get my next appointment.
I am currently on amitriptyline, have been on it for 3 weeks but apparently it can take months to come into effect.
Let me know how you find Gabapentin! I am interested in trying this.

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