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Vaginal Itching

Hi, ive been having a problem for a few months now, i have been to 5 different obgyn's to find out why this is happening. I have severe vaginal itching, I have been tested for all STD's, and for a yeast infection. all negitive. then i changed all my undies and clothes to loose fitting and 100% cotton undies ( or none at all on) and i still cant stop itching, i stopped haveing sex, use cetafil to clease or just water at times. i have to literally walk around with an ice pack between my legs to sleep, and stop the itch...help me...should i see a dermatologist???
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stop scratching! stop drinking, sugar is feeding the yeast. Take a tablet for the thrush..if it is smelly, it is yeast infection. Take lots of acidophillus and stay calm. Stress makes it worse
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hi there...i have found suppository to make itching worse. Take a tablet for vaginal thrush is much for effective.
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Try cutting out all dyes out of ur diet! Dont eat anything with red dye, yellow dye, blue dye, green dye, any (color #) can cause vaginal itching. It is an allergic reaction to the dye.. this happened to my baby cousin at 2 years old. It took almost a year before the docs finally figured it out. Hope this helped
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I had sex about five days ago and ever since then my vigina been itching really badbad around the opening area. Ive never been to a dr about having stds or about my problem. That was my first time having sex and im not sure if its a yeast infection or what. Can i please get some advise.
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OMG I KNOW EXACTLY HOW YOU FEEL.   THIS ITCHING IS DRIVING ME CRAZY AS HELL.  I HAVE USED CREAM AFTER CREAM AND TO NO AVAIL.  HAVING SEX HAS BEEN LITTLE TO NONE, DUE TO THE DISCOMFORT.  

I CAN SCREAM!!!
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Hello i am suffering this itches for 3 months now and had no sex for 4 months and every time i change my environment it have to be severe .
I was diagnosed with candidiasis but it has no change .
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My vagina is itching so bad I honestly can't believe it. It feels like it's right in the hole. Sorry to be graphic. Im not sexually active, unless its something from literally years ago. I was recently in Hawaii, and am wondering if maybe the towels at the hotel weren't clean and I picked up some funky thing from the towel? Otherwise Im at a loss. This can't go on though :/
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1. wear only cotton underwear
2. wash and dry under the sun for at least 5 hours and take them in before 5:00pm
3. never iron your underwear
4. never use soap or vaginal wash down there
5.avoid frequent use of panty liners
6. avoid tight clothing
7. mantain good vaginal hygiene
8. sugar in drinks/fruits, alcohol, carbohydrates, coffee, honey provide a breeding environment for candida leading to thrush
9. take probiotic to replenish your vaginal flora
10. avoid scented products for your vagina but mild moisturisers like aloe vera and baby soap
11. avoid sitting on public toilets, if you must, line the seats to avoid infection
12. maintain healthy eating habits and drink lots of water

Good luck!
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I had a complete but with the overies left for homones puposes;however, I have also had this condition the last two years. I, also get a white (yeast Lke discharge) but test yeast neg. Dr. says it from not enough air flow, so no lace ,satin, silk, ect.. only full cotton breatheable, for the itch I found a benedryl cream and pill helped big time.. My doctor hasn;t said anything about the meds your talking about but i still have my overies so that may be why, but I think they are not working right anymore as I have begun getting cyst on them, as the eggs have no where to go. i wish you all luckbut for you with allergies get some Benedryl asap and also Aveno oatmeal baths help too. "Pain being a lady"
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I too have suffered with extreme vulva itching since a total hysterectomy 10 years ago.  It was diagnosed as Litchen Sclerosis and my gynecologist felt it was caused by to much estrogen (from foods) and not enough progesterone and testosterone, in other words, hormonal imbalance.  I was prescribed Clobetasol Propionate(a very strong steroid cream), which does help with the itching. Then, four years ago my gynecologist implanted a hormonal pellet.  I received a hormonal pellet every 3-4 months and I began to sleep better, vulva itching, dryness, and tearing stopped, my hair quit falling out, I had energy and my sex drive returned, and best of all, I lost belly fat I could never get rid of after 2 kids.  After 4 years of pellets the vulva itching returned and I'm back on Clobetasol Propionate cream.  My Gyno says my hormones are unbalanced again and I will have to undergo extensive blood work to determine what I will need in my next hormonal pellet implant.   Don't give up hope and search for a doctor that has expertise and knowledge about hormonal pellet implants.
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Lichen Sclerosis - which is a condition I was diagnosed with 16 months after having a vaginal hysterectomy - has very similar symptoms to those described by many on this thread.  The test that confirms LS is a skin biopsy of the vulval area.  Initially,  I had to use Canestan cream followed by eleuphrat ointment (a steroid) twice daily for a month then once daily for a month and I am now on a maintenance treatment of three applications a night per week, which keeps the symptoms under control most of the time.
I am also seeing a naturopath for acupuncture and diet.  No scientific proof that diet has any bearing but my personal experience is that it refined sugars, yeast and gluten together with diary products is best avoided.
I follow the dietary advice of my naturopath which is to avoid the food items mentioned earlier and include lots of fresh fruit and steamed vegetables.
Drink lots of water also - about 3 litres a day.  I see my dermatologist every six months and my naturopath every six weeks. LS is a life long condition that can flare up from time to time but I have been told that with careful management the symptoms can be controlled.  Hope this helps.

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Hello!

I've been having the exact same problem for nearly 4 years now!
No doctor has been able to help! I've had external and internal ultrasounds, blood tests, and my boyfriend has even been given a blood test. All negative.
It's very itchy and irritating, and I'm 99.9% sure it's NOT and STI.
Driving me crazy!


I was just wondering if you've found out what it is.
Or have gotten treatment and you posted this a few years ago.

Thanks!
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I use 100% Pure Jojoba Oil on my labia at night and the itch stops completely. Oof course I wipe from front to back and in addition use a baby wipe to clean fecal matter after a bowel movement. I am healed. Hope this helps.
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I need to try some of those remedies - baking soda? or yogurt?  I have had this on and off for about 5 years now. One doc gave me a cream back when it started, and then I somehow lost that tube.  I'm convinced that I am kind of allergic to the mucus that comes out when I ovulate.  Seems like when that occurs, the itching begins.  Allergic to myself?  I'm practically menopausal, almost no period but still ovulating like clockwork... ugh I bought some OTC vaginal itching cream and it is helping me get through it this month, but I'm thinking I need somethign more significant if it's going to continue....  
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these fools gave you anti anxiety medicine a joke.. if their vagina is on fire in itching they would have more concerned about yours.... try ultimate flora vaginal support mostly in health food stores vitamin stores in the refrigerated area
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these foods gave you anti anxiety medicine a joke.. if their vagina is on fire in itching they would have more concerned about yours.... try ultimate flora vaginal support mostly in health food stores vitamin stores in the refrigerated area
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Well I got drunk a couple of weeks ago, I ended up waking up in some guys house with just my pants and t-shirt on. I don't know if anything happened. But I'm worried because I have the implant in , I've had my period on and off , a bloated tummy, weird pains in my tummy. But its not sore when I go to pass urine? I've been tested b4 and I've came back all clear. I'm just wondering if any1 can tell me what's going on instead of going to the doctors? I'm scared some1 help me please?
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I have had an itch for a couple of years but only where the hair is down there. tried shaving that makes it worse. Vagisil doesn't work at all. The only thing that helps me get through the day is Rexall feminine itch cream. They sell it at Dollar General. I've been to the doctor and they give me antibotics that never work. They even took a sample and said it's yeast. But that medication didn't work either. UGH.
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I have had an itch for a couple of years but only where the hair is down there. tried shaving that makes it worse. Vagisil doesn't work at all. The only thing that helps me get through the day is Rexall feminine itch cream. They sell it at Dollar General. I've been to the doctor and they give me antibotics that never work. They even took a sample and said it's yeast. But that medication didn't work either. UGH.
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This may be the answer for some of you!!  I had the same itchy problems you are describing for about 9 months.  I went to 4 different Gynecologists and they told me the same things you are hearing- maybe it's your soap, sleep naked, use these creams blah, blah, blah..  I could not take it anymore, and I was convinced that this was not normal and I should not have to do all this stuff just to feel not itchy.  Finally, I went to the fifth doctor.  She tested me for "GROUP B STREP".  I tested positive- she gave me some sort of 5 or 7 day prescription (pills) and it was gone - totally- for 6 years now- back to normal - no more creams, no more anything!!!  I could not believe I suffered for that long before finally a doctor figured it out.  Group B Strep is NOT a sexually transmitted disease.  It happens when microscopic amounts of fecal matter end up in your vagina and can cause a disruption of the flora in there.  Not hard to happen if you have been going to the bathroom all day, have had a bowel movement, and then have sex that evening without taking a shower first.  I know it sounds gross but, it easily happens to people.  So...  it's worth a shot- ask your doctor to test you for "GROUP B STREP".  Also, this is VERY important to know if you are going to have babies because once you have Group B Strep it lies dormant in your body and when you have a baby, they need to put you on an antibiotic during delivery.  It's extremely important!!  Don't worry you cannot pass Group B Strep on to your sexual partners.  (At least not as of latest research)  I was shocked that I had Group B Strep, as I was not engaging in anal sex or anything but, my doctor told me it's actually very easy to get, you do not even have to be sexually active and you can get it.  So even if you think this can't be what it is, it's worth a shot to mention to your doctor to be tested for Group B Strep.  It's real easy, it's just a swab test.  

Also, here are some things that might help, they are cardinal rules for me and should be for every woman!!  They should have taught this in health class!!  I have had no more problems:

1) ALWAYS urinate immediately after sex.  Even if it is just a few drops.  This will help eliminate your UTI's.  Do not just roll over and go to sleep!!  Very important!!

2)  ALWAYS wipe front to back.  (I know most woman know this one, but just want to make sure.)

3) DO NOT engage in anal sex.  If you must, DO NOT go from the anus to the vagina or mouth without thoroughly washing the penis with soap and water.  If you go from the anus to the vagina without washing, this is a sure fire way to get Group B Strep which causes itching.

4) Whenever possible try to have CLEAN sex.  Meaning both partners take  a bath or shower first.  If this is not possible, at the very least before sex, take a washcloth and wash your anus.  You don't want that bacteria from fecal matter getting mixed in during sex.

Hope this helps!!
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I have had this for a year and was treated w/antibiotics for a yeast infection then this week decided to see my obgyn for a ckup. she said i have Lichens which is a skin condition which is routinely misdiagnosed as many other things. its not contagious, is not sexually transmitted, and not cancerous. No known cause, or cure, treated w/steroids. i'm having a punch biopsy this week to verify the diagnosis.
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i know what your going through my itch lasted 5 years......ask your gynecologist for this cream Ratio-Clobetasol Ointment 0.05%....it worked within 2 days for me.

Good luck.
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i know what your going through my itch lasted 5 years......ask your gynecologist for this cream Ratio-Clobetasol Ointment 0.05%....it worked within 2 days for me.

Good luck.
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i know what your going through my itch lasted 5 years......ask your gynecologist for this cream Ratio-Clobetasol Ointment 0.05%....it worked within 2 days for me.

Good luck.
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