severely swollen clit and labia

[ccb13]

Hi, I'm having some serious issues right now and can't afford to see a doctor. About a week ago my clitoris was slightly swollen. I hadn't had sex for a week, and thought it might be from having to hold my urine in and maybe it rubbed and got irratated or also from masturbating dryly or vigorously. I wasnt having any burning when urinating or any abnormal discharge. It stayed the same for three days and then after reading about smegma build up under the clitoral hood I tried to look at it and clean it.... That was a terrible idea because it caused the clit to swell even more and it also caused the labia to swell as well. It's all on the right side, the left is normal. That was four days ago and both areas are extremely swollen still and now are chafing and getting irratated. I'm taking ibuprofen for the swelling and icing it as much as I can handle but it's getting very uncomfortable. I can't cross my legs and when touched the area stings and burns a lot. I've never had a yeast infection before, and I've been on depo for about 5 years. I had a uti once but this is nothing like it... matter of fact it still doesn't burn when I pee and I'm not having to use the bathroom excessively. There are no open sores or anything but I'm concerned that with the rubbing on underwear it's going to cause a rash that could open. I still don't notice and abnormal discharge and no bad smell or anything. I've been reading a lot of these posts and I'm really concerned now. I just want it to go away! Should I just get some otc yeast medicine to see if that helps? Like I said, I can't afford to see a doctor right now....

[ccb13]

Update:
It appears to be an abscess, it burst sometime last night and I spent the morning squeezin pus and blood out of it. The area feels 100 times better and although I did make a drs appointment for Monday, I prob won't go. I have experience with abscesses so I plan to use my knowledge to keep it drained and clean. I know most of you will say to still go see a doctor, but I'm extremely poor and was gong to have to borrow money to go Monday. I understand antibiotics are typically given to accompany an abscess, but I'm very against antibiotics in general and as long as it's cleaned properly should clear up. If not, or it appears infected, I'll shell out the ridiculous amount of money for a doctor to give me some meds.

[KazMania]

You should see a doctor. It may be Vaginitis which will need medication. Sometimes there's a smell sometimes not. Either way, you need to see a doctor.

[Vera676]

If the area is red and swollen you might have a surface infection. It won't hurt or cost very much to get some Neosporin and apply a thin layer to the affected area. Good luck.

[ccb13]

The ice actually makes it feel better as of right now.... I've been up most of the night because now the whole area also burns enough that it is keeping me up.  I pretty much live in the middle of no where and have terrible health insurance, so there are really no options for me right now. I think I'm just going to try some monastat today and see if that makes a difference. It's now getting too the point where I walk funny and it hurts to even close my legs. I have to go to work, so it's quite embarrassing.

[thatquietgirl]

Icing actually only helps swelling in the body during the first 24 hours.  Heat is better afterward.  Try finding some loose-fitting cotton underwear and allowing the area to breathe as much as possible.  However, you really do need to seek medical attention.  Is there any way you can see a county clinic or local Planned Parenthood for help?