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vulva hot, stinging and burning
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!
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!
Ladies, I am 68 years old. These horrible symptoms first happened to me when I was 65 years old, so obviously in my case they are not related to my menstrual cycle. As with the majority of the women in this conversation, I have been to three doctors. I have been on more vaginal creams than I can count. Nothing has worked. At one point, I took one dose of Fluconazole, and I felt terrific for months. Now, once again, the burning is back, and Fluconazole did not help this time. My symptoms absolutely do increase as the day progresses, and I very often feel a burning in my mouth as well, but when I tell the doctors about this, they look at me like I'm nuts! I sit on ice packs when I'm alone, and believe me when I say that I hate putting on pants.......it's torture.
Thank you for posting this thread. I had a full hysterectomy on the 12th June, 2015, one month following I experienced for the first time burning on my vaginal/vulva skin. I thought it may have been a UTI, so drank Urinal - it lowered the acid, but still the burn when I urinated.
It went on to itching, being uncomfortable. The burn was/is the worst. It took 6 weeks for me to go to the Dr,as I hoped it would go away by itself....well it came by itself :) All results came back normal.
I was prescribed 30g Micreme H Cream (An anti fungal - inflammatory) My Dr said 5 days and my problem would go away. Seven days later no burn/itch discomfort. I stopped taking it, and 3 days later it started again.
My Dr named my burn/condition as being like a nappy rash.
I spoke with a nurse who said to take Flora Restore (Clinicians) i will continue this for general flora well being.
I was told to continue to take the Micreme 2 weeks on 2 weeks off..... I have got tired of the smell of the Micreme, and am now just putting the Micreme on sporadically.
I have read through all the comments on this page. I have written down what works, what doesn't.... I am very thankful to all for sharing their experience, because like most here have said "not alone" This is real
So tonight I did the baking soda 'bath' that felt great - relief! I read elsewhere to rub primrose oil into the skin - this has also helped tonight - no longer dry which in turn was causing more discomfort.
I have had enough of medication - and the worry that some medications can cause thinning of the vulva. I haven't had an antibiotic since I was young possibly in my 20's (45yrs now) so am reluctant and will put this one off.
I have recovered well from the surgery - a miracle- no more pain and unexplained pain. The removal of the uterus showed Adenomyosis and fibroids within the lining... a long journey, a five year wait to get the uterus removed. A miracle - so very thankful....... but I think it may have dropped the oestrogen levels and this is what is causing this burning pain. (Nappy rash)
I am hoping the baking powder paste works long term - will try that tomorrow.
It is great to have all these ideas and possibilities of HOPE. I hope for those who began this thread are well now, or finding alternative ways of finding relief from their pain. many thanks
It went on to itching, being uncomfortable. The burn was/is the worst. It took 6 weeks for me to go to the Dr,as I hoped it would go away by itself....well it came by itself :) All results came back normal.
I was prescribed 30g Micreme H Cream (An anti fungal - inflammatory) My Dr said 5 days and my problem would go away. Seven days later no burn/itch discomfort. I stopped taking it, and 3 days later it started again.
My Dr named my burn/condition as being like a nappy rash.
I spoke with a nurse who said to take Flora Restore (Clinicians) i will continue this for general flora well being.
I was told to continue to take the Micreme 2 weeks on 2 weeks off..... I have got tired of the smell of the Micreme, and am now just putting the Micreme on sporadically.
I have read through all the comments on this page. I have written down what works, what doesn't.... I am very thankful to all for sharing their experience, because like most here have said "not alone" This is real
So tonight I did the baking soda 'bath' that felt great - relief! I read elsewhere to rub primrose oil into the skin - this has also helped tonight - no longer dry which in turn was causing more discomfort.
I have had enough of medication - and the worry that some medications can cause thinning of the vulva. I haven't had an antibiotic since I was young possibly in my 20's (45yrs now) so am reluctant and will put this one off.
I have recovered well from the surgery - a miracle- no more pain and unexplained pain. The removal of the uterus showed Adenomyosis and fibroids within the lining... a long journey, a five year wait to get the uterus removed. A miracle - so very thankful....... but I think it may have dropped the oestrogen levels and this is what is causing this burning pain. (Nappy rash)
I am hoping the baking powder paste works long term - will try that tomorrow.
It is great to have all these ideas and possibilities of HOPE. I hope for those who began this thread are well now, or finding alternative ways of finding relief from their pain. many thanks
Really insightful reading all of this (I know its an old thread but there are a few new posts)... I (age 22) recently have been getting a tingling feeling around my genital area for the last 4 weeks, I was extremely paranoid that it was an STD although I have tested negative for everything several times. The tingling is all over my vulva, but more concentrated on the left side. A few nights ago this turned into an incessant burning feeling on the left side of my vulva, so much so that I couldn't sit down in my lectures at school. It has become almost paralytic.There is no pain during sex, nor pain to touch. It stresses me out so much that I have lost a lot of weight due to no appetite. I feel nauseous when I think about the feeling and it has really start to take over my life.
Until I read all of this I had convinced myself that it was HSV and I had simply missed/not noticed any inital breakouts. However, this makes MUCH more sense!! My gyno keeps prescribing thrush cream which I often don't bother using as I know it won't work... I don't think its due to soap/laundry products. Last night I put olive oil on it which soothed it and made it feel about 70% better but there is still a bit of burn, especially when sitting.
I'm a pretty healthy person, and the only health issues I have had has been in that area... Recurring UTIs and thrush.
Really interested as to what triggers this. Stress and anxiety? Run down immune system? Allergies? Deficiency?
If anyone has figured out something that soothes this I would be very interested! :)
Until I read all of this I had convinced myself that it was HSV and I had simply missed/not noticed any inital breakouts. However, this makes MUCH more sense!! My gyno keeps prescribing thrush cream which I often don't bother using as I know it won't work... I don't think its due to soap/laundry products. Last night I put olive oil on it which soothed it and made it feel about 70% better but there is still a bit of burn, especially when sitting.
I'm a pretty healthy person, and the only health issues I have had has been in that area... Recurring UTIs and thrush.
Really interested as to what triggers this. Stress and anxiety? Run down immune system? Allergies? Deficiency?
If anyone has figured out something that soothes this I would be very interested! :)
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Did you ever find out what this was or found a cure? I know this is an old post, but there are many women suffering with this and we can’t get any answers as to what it may be. Please update if you can. Thanks!
This is crazy! These are the same symptoms I have experienced. No itching, no discharge, no odor, no pain when area is touched. I had a hysterectomy at age 27 and am now 60. The stinging/burning sensation gets worse as the day goes on and I am literally exhausted from lack of sleep. I have been on antibiotics nearly three weeks, as we thought it was a UTI, but the symptoms have remained. I have also used AZO product to help with the stinging. I will say that what made us believe it was a UTI is that I did have frequent and urgent urination when not using AZO. I was able to discontinue use of AZO two days into the antibiotic each time, but within 48 hours of completing the pills, I was back to all of the symptoms.
...after all the tests are done this is about hormonal levels and poor SAD/BAD diet thats all...use organic/ wildcrafted herbals to rev up and rev down so balance is restored...and use comfrey ointment night and morning or aloe vera gel...and vitamin E for elasticity...plantain ointment made with coconut oil for itching...huge energy in the first chakra..see Susun Weeds herbal Menopausal Years...with so much hormonal in-balance in everyone now due to dairy and meat industry fed animals hormone levels in everyone are all over the place ( seen the man boobs lately? )...get rid of the meat and dairy and sugars ( feeds yeasties and inflames the body everywhere ) and a lot of this will clear up...eat lots of greens and fruit sparingly...perhaps only grapes sometimes until this clears up...then maintain health and healing through wisdom...got to go inside to heal anything and understand the cause!...
when did this 1st start happening and have yu changed or been doing anything like putting or cleaning in the vaginal area sense it started these mass pains?
any chemicals, shampoos, lubricants, sprays, perfumes, underwear or even stresses that have started or yu've started using right before this has started? various things that yu may have or be around may just be causing these pains, the v. doesn't always react an cause thing based off of something wrong with in it, but things around an relatively close to it will cause extreme problems.
for example that fact that there are vaginal discharges is for the vagina to cleans itself, and using things to clean it may cause it to actually react badly to this outside cleaner and become irritated an even make it hurt or itchy, just like how some creams made for things like thrush can actually cause the vagina to become worse an allergic to the creams just cause thats not what the problem is, in some cases even if it is thrush the creams can even make the vaginal area still become allergic to it causing yet another problem down there.
the fact of the matter is try not to let outside things in, close, or even around that area for a while, just let that area try to re-cooperate for a bit and see if that helps, if not there are still other possibilities, but for some people its just the simple things.
vaginal irritation an or itching along with some other things can also just be from stress, making it worse just by giving yu pains like this. for some people they can even get this burning/pinching/itching types of pain simply by wearing new panties an having their vagial area not be suited with them.
some vaginal problems of itchiness, burning sensations an more, can also seem random mostly when looking in the vaginal area but have other signs that aren't noticed because they aren't usually on or even near it.
such as, which yu specifically sound like yu (talking directly to Ubertrecker for this part) possible have; Psoriasis.. by my own opinion to what i read by yur description that is. but always look over things before believing what others think, yu know whats going on with yu an so forth here is a sight stating more about Psoriasis, and i know the 1st part seems like it wouldn't be that but its just describing the parts that are suppose to be scaly areas of skin, not the vagina though. just read to understand an see if this is the case or not.;
http://www.embarrassingproblems.com/problem/scaly-skin
most people usually don't connect 2 an 2 together with things that seem completely different an seem like they have no connection at all, thats why it is important to cover all possibilities an completely understand what the problem causes an connections are to the happenings.
for others who have such a bad problem with this that it actually stops yu from sleeping etc, yu might have Lichen sclerosus. an blaw blaw blaw heres a site for just itching an irratation in that area in general for all of yu.
i do have an pinching/burning sensation in the area an it comes and it is impossable to be confirtable, i know it is nothing sexual i have never had sex, been turned on, or done anything because iam a-sexual, a-romantic (if yu don't know what that means yu can look it up but pretty much means im not sexual at all an im not romantic at all. i just don't have feelings like that or ever have) an i have known this from a very young age. but anyways because of this i have never done anything close to things that would interfere with my area other than washing it which i later found out is bad to do because obviously as i said before, it does that itself. and washing it would be the same as washing yur the inside of yur lungs or any other organ with soap or even fire for that matter... in the end its just gonna mess it up. AYWAYS this whole site is very helpful i hope it helps some of yu as well, if not then there is still a way to fix the pain yu have to deal with an no not killing yurself, but i mean really help solve the problem.
some of yu are used to seeing some of these while at least yu have the chance of seeing newer possabilities, it list a bit of things i hope all of yu take the time to read through an see if anything matches or seems to be the problem yu have.
http://www.embarrassingproblems.com/problem/vaginal-vulva-problems/vulval-itching
know yur body like yu know yur name. if yu don't know yur name well at least yu have a body to live in to help yu find one, even a new one. thank yu for reading!
any chemicals, shampoos, lubricants, sprays, perfumes, underwear or even stresses that have started or yu've started using right before this has started? various things that yu may have or be around may just be causing these pains, the v. doesn't always react an cause thing based off of something wrong with in it, but things around an relatively close to it will cause extreme problems.
for example that fact that there are vaginal discharges is for the vagina to cleans itself, and using things to clean it may cause it to actually react badly to this outside cleaner and become irritated an even make it hurt or itchy, just like how some creams made for things like thrush can actually cause the vagina to become worse an allergic to the creams just cause thats not what the problem is, in some cases even if it is thrush the creams can even make the vaginal area still become allergic to it causing yet another problem down there.
the fact of the matter is try not to let outside things in, close, or even around that area for a while, just let that area try to re-cooperate for a bit and see if that helps, if not there are still other possibilities, but for some people its just the simple things.
vaginal irritation an or itching along with some other things can also just be from stress, making it worse just by giving yu pains like this. for some people they can even get this burning/pinching/itching types of pain simply by wearing new panties an having their vagial area not be suited with them.
some vaginal problems of itchiness, burning sensations an more, can also seem random mostly when looking in the vaginal area but have other signs that aren't noticed because they aren't usually on or even near it.
such as, which yu specifically sound like yu (talking directly to Ubertrecker for this part) possible have; Psoriasis.. by my own opinion to what i read by yur description that is. but always look over things before believing what others think, yu know whats going on with yu an so forth here is a sight stating more about Psoriasis, and i know the 1st part seems like it wouldn't be that but its just describing the parts that are suppose to be scaly areas of skin, not the vagina though. just read to understand an see if this is the case or not.;
http://www.embarrassingproblems.com/problem/scaly-skin
most people usually don't connect 2 an 2 together with things that seem completely different an seem like they have no connection at all, thats why it is important to cover all possibilities an completely understand what the problem causes an connections are to the happenings.
for others who have such a bad problem with this that it actually stops yu from sleeping etc, yu might have Lichen sclerosus. an blaw blaw blaw heres a site for just itching an irratation in that area in general for all of yu.
i do have an pinching/burning sensation in the area an it comes and it is impossable to be confirtable, i know it is nothing sexual i have never had sex, been turned on, or done anything because iam a-sexual, a-romantic (if yu don't know what that means yu can look it up but pretty much means im not sexual at all an im not romantic at all. i just don't have feelings like that or ever have) an i have known this from a very young age. but anyways because of this i have never done anything close to things that would interfere with my area other than washing it which i later found out is bad to do because obviously as i said before, it does that itself. and washing it would be the same as washing yur the inside of yur lungs or any other organ with soap or even fire for that matter... in the end its just gonna mess it up. AYWAYS this whole site is very helpful i hope it helps some of yu as well, if not then there is still a way to fix the pain yu have to deal with an no not killing yurself, but i mean really help solve the problem.
some of yu are used to seeing some of these while at least yu have the chance of seeing newer possabilities, it list a bit of things i hope all of yu take the time to read through an see if anything matches or seems to be the problem yu have.
http://www.embarrassingproblems.com/problem/vaginal-vulva-problems/vulval-itching
know yur body like yu know yur name. if yu don't know yur name well at least yu have a body to live in to help yu find one, even a new one. thank yu for reading!
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