vulva hot, stinging and burning

[Sunflower22]

Hi,

I'm posting here because I really am at my wits end and hope maybe peple will have some suggestions as to what is going on with me! For the past year, I have been experiencing burning and stinging in my vulva (which is NOT made worse by peeing), which comes and goes but can last for over a month and is extremely uncomfortable. The area looks normal, and there is no unusual discharge. The last time I had these symptoms was in March - they came on suddenly with a stinging sensation, and lasted for 6 weeks. During this time, I was tested for all STDs (all negative), tested for bacterial infections (negative) and treated repeatedly for thrush (even though all lab tests came back negative). Eventually, the symptoms eased on their own. I dont use chemical irritants etc so dont think thats the problem. My symptoms returned 5 weeks ago - again, all tests are negative, I was treated again for thrush (no relief, and lab test came back negative).

Could the repeated topical thrush treatment have made things worse? Also, I've heard of conditions called lactobacilliosis and cytolytic vaginosis (overgrowth of lactobacilli). My symptoms do not appear to be related to my menstrual cycle - there is no particular pattern - but could overgrowth of lactobacilli still be my problem? I would like to hear from anyone who has suffered from lactobacilli overgrowth.

Sorry for the long post but I really would appreciate some advice!

[feduptotheneck]

This is the very thing my doctor treated me for with hormone replacement. It completely went away and I actually felt normal for months. But , I was laid off from my job, now I have no insurance and the hormones are so expensive that I cant afford them so the burning is back after 3 months of no hormones.  Does anyone know of a natural way of helping this condition?

[kaykayaa]

Did anyone ever figure this out? I am dying here. Comes and goes. Gets worse as the day goes on. I have done standard test and bv treatments and it just comes roaring back. Worse after sitting a lot but mostly after i pee. Ok first thing in the morning help help help help

[Momfave2]

I have had the same symptoms you have for almost 3 years! The first obgyn midwife thought I was crazy but ruled out cancer as my paps were normal. After a year of being told "you're fine" I switched Drs and she found BV at my first appt. Its basically the PH level is off and put me on drugs that didnt work. I've been trying different home remedies to no avail...You can have a bacterial infection with a negative test...research and see what works for you. I'm still trying to get relief. Also dont rule out a TP allergy! It effects many good luck!

[Aie866]

I found this forum a few days ago. I was desperately looking for an answer for my burning vulva. I started reading these posts sitting in bed with a cold patch between my legs, feeling a little better because I am not alone and this is sth doctors haven' t diagnosed properly yet ( excuse my English, I am Spaniard)
I have had the same synptoms for so many years  I can hardly remember when they started and I ve been prescribed anti- fungal creams on countless occasions, all the tests are negative, my vagina is healthy so my doctor thinks I am just nuts. Last time I decided to go to the dermatologist. She was young, too bad I thought, the old ones don t have a clue, what about the starters. She prescribed
Na borate 2% sorry if the translation is not correct
(Borato de Na) put some on a pad for 10 min twice a day. I also started to take Magnesium w potassium, this is sth you can get over the counter

After 2 days the unbearable burn is gone. I suggest you read about the ph diet. I feel that my urine and also the white discharge I have are due to my acid ph. Magnessium and potassium are good to neutralize acid, also green tea. I will  also take citracal and avoid coffee chocolate diary products, alcohol sugar.  I am starting to think that my problem is due to the way I eat

We won t solve this problem with creams antibiotics or anti fungal remedies. We ve tried everyting already. We need to find out why it is burning   My guess is that there s sth coming out that way that is acid???

I ll keep you posted and thanks for being out there!!  Alicia

[expatmom1]

This all sounds familar.  I'm 46 years old and have begun experiencing a burning sensation in the opening of the vulva area.  The burning comes and goes, but at night it seems worse.  I've had tests for UTI and even a pelvic smear but they all came back negative.  My doctor who has been practising for donkey years said my symptoms are due to getting older and coming closer to menopause ... dryness .. because of decreasing estrogen levels.  She said to drink a lot of water ... and because it's the reality of life, I just have to live with it ... it will ebb and flow.  Alas!

[suzieq058]

Hello again, I first posted to this forum back in July.  At that point and with the summer's heat, I was at wit's end.  Sitting too long and also sweating made the discomfort (burning and red rash) far worse.  Since visiting my gyn back in the summer, I have been using an estrogen cream twice a week.  (Then he said that I had the vagina of an old lady.)  It has made all the difference, and the cool weather has helped too.  The situation is not perfect because stress and sweating in that area can still aggravate it.  The problem is, however, no longer my every other thought.  As Scooter7777 put it, it is like night and day.  Good luck to all of you!  I wish to thank you for your posts, and I hope that more of you will achieve resolution.