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Vaginal and anal tearing/fissures
For the last 6 months I have been getting tearing (look like paper cuts) in my vaginal area (1/4 to 1/2 inch long). I get the tears at least once or twice a week and they last from 2-4 days, go away for a few days and then come back. They continue to occur in the same locations;
1. Inside the vaginal lips on the sides almost always in the crease (between the labia minora and majora?)
2. Between the anus and vaginal opening (perineum)
3. Above the clitoris in the "hood" area.
This tearing is not related to intercourse since my husband and I are unable to do that due to the pain it causes me. There is no real pain otherwise. I am getting some minor bleeding when I poop due to the tears in the anal area. The entire vaginal area is very itchy and if I scratch or rub the skin at all I often give myself one of these tears. It seems as if the skin is very thin. There are no other symptoms that I am aware of.
I have had blood work and a biopsy done. Some of the things that I was tested for were; genital herpes, lichen sclerosus, lichen simplex chronicus, lichen planus, vulvar vestibulitis. All results came back negative. The biopsy tested positive for "healing ulcers". My doctor does not seem to know what the problem is and is contacting a specialist in Lebanon, NH.
My Dr. prescribed an estrogen cream which did not seem to work. I have not been on any other medication for this. I am looking for some guidance as to what this condition may be and how to treat it. My husband & I want to get pregnant soon but I would like to resolve this issue first. Please help.
1. Inside the vaginal lips on the sides almost always in the crease (between the labia minora and majora?)
2. Between the anus and vaginal opening (perineum)
3. Above the clitoris in the "hood" area.
This tearing is not related to intercourse since my husband and I are unable to do that due to the pain it causes me. There is no real pain otherwise. I am getting some minor bleeding when I poop due to the tears in the anal area. The entire vaginal area is very itchy and if I scratch or rub the skin at all I often give myself one of these tears. It seems as if the skin is very thin. There are no other symptoms that I am aware of.
I have had blood work and a biopsy done. Some of the things that I was tested for were; genital herpes, lichen sclerosus, lichen simplex chronicus, lichen planus, vulvar vestibulitis. All results came back negative. The biopsy tested positive for "healing ulcers". My doctor does not seem to know what the problem is and is contacting a specialist in Lebanon, NH.
My Dr. prescribed an estrogen cream which did not seem to work. I have not been on any other medication for this. I am looking for some guidance as to what this condition may be and how to treat it. My husband & I want to get pregnant soon but I would like to resolve this issue first. Please help.
Dear Forum,
First of all, I have been reading your forums for weeks. I have had anal and vaginal fissures and extreme inflammation, caused by what I think was a UTI and Yeast Infection. I did have a UTI and Yeast Infection confirmed. However, I do not know for certain if this correlates.
My first fissure, I believe, was caused by a knick when trimming down there. About a week later I had intercourse. I developed two additional fissures between my anus and vagina (he is well above average and it was my first time). Then another when I had severe constipation.
I was treated for the UTI. UTI went away. Then the Yeast Infection. It helped calm down some of my anal and vaginal itching. I was then prescribed proctofoam which hurt SO much. I cried and cried and then had to bath three separate times just to feel semi-ok. I must have been allergic. This was not normal.
Anyway, two months in, I truly feel like my life *****. A few days after completing my Yeast treatment, I get yeast yet again. Treated again, this time myself using drug store level ointments that i bought for $10-$15. Clears up, but I'm still in so much pain, every day. I can't go out with my friends. I can't exercise. I'm itchy and pinchy and terribly achy. The whole area by that time was radiating pain.
I can't get a good look of that area, so, reluctantly, I asked my mother to take a look. She said I had no fissures anymore in the area at all. How can that be???!?!!? The pain! But, that I looked extremely inflamed and swollen. It was red and radiating heat.
She cut open an aloe vera pill, got a qtip, and put some on.
It is now about 1 hour since she did that. I am in 95% less pain.
I don't know how, but aloe vera cured all my symptoms. She took another look and said all the redness is gone.
I really thought the rest of my life would be this way. I'm so happy I cried. I've been in so much pain for two months and my pain is over! ALOE VERA GEL! Organic with no additives. Pure!
Make sure you still have your anal or vaginal fissure. It could have healed itself, but left you with some type of inflammation, like me.
Note: i never had hemorrhoids but suffer from constipation and stomach inflammation.
First of all, I have been reading your forums for weeks. I have had anal and vaginal fissures and extreme inflammation, caused by what I think was a UTI and Yeast Infection. I did have a UTI and Yeast Infection confirmed. However, I do not know for certain if this correlates.
My first fissure, I believe, was caused by a knick when trimming down there. About a week later I had intercourse. I developed two additional fissures between my anus and vagina (he is well above average and it was my first time). Then another when I had severe constipation.
I was treated for the UTI. UTI went away. Then the Yeast Infection. It helped calm down some of my anal and vaginal itching. I was then prescribed proctofoam which hurt SO much. I cried and cried and then had to bath three separate times just to feel semi-ok. I must have been allergic. This was not normal.
Anyway, two months in, I truly feel like my life *****. A few days after completing my Yeast treatment, I get yeast yet again. Treated again, this time myself using drug store level ointments that i bought for $10-$15. Clears up, but I'm still in so much pain, every day. I can't go out with my friends. I can't exercise. I'm itchy and pinchy and terribly achy. The whole area by that time was radiating pain.
I can't get a good look of that area, so, reluctantly, I asked my mother to take a look. She said I had no fissures anymore in the area at all. How can that be???!?!!? The pain! But, that I looked extremely inflamed and swollen. It was red and radiating heat.
She cut open an aloe vera pill, got a qtip, and put some on.
It is now about 1 hour since she did that. I am in 95% less pain.
I don't know how, but aloe vera cured all my symptoms. She took another look and said all the redness is gone.
I really thought the rest of my life would be this way. I'm so happy I cried. I've been in so much pain for two months and my pain is over! ALOE VERA GEL! Organic with no additives. Pure!
Make sure you still have your anal or vaginal fissure. It could have healed itself, but left you with some type of inflammation, like me.
Note: i never had hemorrhoids but suffer from constipation and stomach inflammation.
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Hey, I read your post. SInce you get better using the magnesium powder why don't you try taking a Magnesium supplement? I was reading this enormous tread yesterday (5/31/14) and I came across this lady that had her fissures problem solved by taking that, apparently one of the doctors suggested that. I also saw something about vitamin C deficiency in another comment. Anyway, after all I read I head up to the store and got myself some of those supplements just in case. Apparently Magnesium deficiency is hard to detect according to this link :
http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/magnesium-deficiency-symptoms-and-diagnosis
I'm also going to the doc to be tested for Group B strep, Lichen Sclerosus and HPV/VIN - those are other things that I read that some other people suggested and since a lot of people seem to have been to 3, 4, 5 and even more doctors that had no idea or were treating them for yeast and Herpes with no cure, I thought it will be nice to have all this info handy to tell my doctor just in case he is another one with no clue.
Starting on the supplement won't hurt right? I hope this help.
http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/magnesium-deficiency-symptoms-and-diagnosis
I'm also going to the doc to be tested for Group B strep, Lichen Sclerosus and HPV/VIN - those are other things that I read that some other people suggested and since a lot of people seem to have been to 3, 4, 5 and even more doctors that had no idea or were treating them for yeast and Herpes with no cure, I thought it will be nice to have all this info handy to tell my doctor just in case he is another one with no clue.
Starting on the supplement won't hurt right? I hope this help.
*correcting typos above-- had this for a while, two years or so...
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it's chia with flax and applesauce before bed
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it's chia with flax and applesauce before bed
Hey all- not sure if this is a cure or even if it is safe-- ask your doctor ASAP.
My suggestion for everyone who has vulvodynia/ vaginal pain and/or anal fissures---- try a powdered Magnesium supplement. I have been having dispareunia and some muscle cramping in the vaginal/bladder/groin region for a (two years?). Went through phys therapy which seemed to help. Most helpful though, a combo of high fiber (chia and flax with appleseed before bed every night) and MAGNESIUM powder have helped me to cope.
I am concerned that my kidneys may not be healthy- that this all might have something to do with an inability to process fluids the way I should ... I have had kidney stones and they do run in my family... but if I use Magnesium sparingly, the pain in my lady-parts and the tearing in my anus at least temporarily subside. Usually the vaginal pain is at least aided within 30 min of taking a magnesium powder/water supplement, and the anal fissures are generally less painful (softer stool) by the next morning. The fiber stuff should really be part of a healthy routine, too.
Not to be redundant, but to be clear:
Magnesium powder has made my life livable during this time-- truly made a world of difference. I sometimes think that this might all be stress related, as the magnesium is a tonic for nerves and helps these for me as well.
Ask your doctor- but definitely give this a try-- these supplements are generally believed to be safe (though people with kidney problems need to be a little extra careful).
Good luck
My suggestion for everyone who has vulvodynia/ vaginal pain and/or anal fissures---- try a powdered Magnesium supplement. I have been having dispareunia and some muscle cramping in the vaginal/bladder/groin region for a (two years?). Went through phys therapy which seemed to help. Most helpful though, a combo of high fiber (chia and flax with appleseed before bed every night) and MAGNESIUM powder have helped me to cope.
I am concerned that my kidneys may not be healthy- that this all might have something to do with an inability to process fluids the way I should ... I have had kidney stones and they do run in my family... but if I use Magnesium sparingly, the pain in my lady-parts and the tearing in my anus at least temporarily subside. Usually the vaginal pain is at least aided within 30 min of taking a magnesium powder/water supplement, and the anal fissures are generally less painful (softer stool) by the next morning. The fiber stuff should really be part of a healthy routine, too.
Not to be redundant, but to be clear:
Magnesium powder has made my life livable during this time-- truly made a world of difference. I sometimes think that this might all be stress related, as the magnesium is a tonic for nerves and helps these for me as well.
Ask your doctor- but definitely give this a try-- these supplements are generally believed to be safe (though people with kidney problems need to be a little extra careful).
Good luck
I first noticed my fissure around a yr ago. As most of you did, i got tested for all sorts of STDs which all came back negative. I did get diagnosed with yeast ( I believe I have chronic yeast as I am forever getting an infection). I started researching this thing and came across information on natural cures for chronic yeast. COCONUT OIL. Pure unrefined, GMO free and organic. Use it right after your shower, ( remember to shower only) this soothes the fissures itching and dryness. I use the oil regularly even after peeing. I tried tea tree oil also. Just rubbed it on the fissure directly. Seems to heal the fissure, but then it reopened with intercourse (go figure!). But research coconut oil. I also wash down there frequently throughout the day and reapply the coconut oil.
I have another doctor's visit coming up and will get rechecked again. This thing is just too uncomfortable!!!
I have another doctor's visit coming up and will get rechecked again. This thing is just too uncomfortable!!!
I agree with you 100% here. This tearing started with me suddenly and so I went back in my mind to see what I have changed in my lifestyle. (1) I sit a lot at the computer and this would be a lack of circulation in the vaginal area. (2) I use those flush able wipes every time I use the restroom. (2) I started drinking a cold beer with popcorn every night as my treat for the day. "Bingo!" YEAST! Pure-raw Shea Butter is very high in vitamins A K & E. I will start eating yogurt as my treat and sit on a doughnut cushion at the computer until I heal. Keep it clean with a different brand of wipes and drink more water in stead of beer.
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