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Re: I need help...
From: Wendy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 May 2000 14:56:31 -0500 (CDT)
Dear N/A
You poor girl! The emotional stress this is causing you can't be good
for your health either. The lump you described may just be a swollen
lymph node(s), as they are responsible for white blood cell production,
and play a very large role in the immune system response. If you did in
fact have a yeast infection that went untreated, your lymph nodes would
have been working overtime trying to get rid of it for you. You have
lymph nodes at various sites on your body, and it's not unusual for them
to become swollen after fighting off an infection. There are 2 located
at the bottom of the torso, ie the pubic area. I have had swollen lymph
nodes a couple of times, after yeast infections that I didn't deal with
immediatley. They don't hurt but they're freaky because they are so
hard and large. It's just filled with expired white blood cells and
puss and stuff. They are in the hair covered area between the top of
the leg and the vaginal opening, known as the labia majora (or something
like that)I poked at mine with a steryl needle and drained it some, but
it didn't shrink it much. It did eventually shrink on it's own, but it
was there for a long time. Like...8 months or something. Maybe it's
still there. Havn't checked lately. It's not the size of a pot roast
anymore, and that's all I need to know. The thing is, as hard as your
immune system tries, I don't think it can completely rid your body of a
yeast infection. It may be able to keep it at bay intermittantly, but
whenever your body is under any kind of stress, it will rear it's ugly
head again. And yes, I have heard of it causing an exzema looking rash
on the tops the the thighs. You should invest in a really good medical
encyclopedia. And you should tell your fears take a flying leap because
this is important stuff and you, at the very least need antibiotics.
Take care. Good luck. GO TO THE DOCTOR!!!!!! (please?)
Wendy in Canada (sister is a nurse in Baton Rouge)
At Sun, 28 May 2000, n/a wrote:
>
>Well, after writing this post...I realized I shared everything anyway
>(hopefully nobody I know will stumble upon this)...it's pretty long...so
>this is the forwarning.. :)
>
>Robin, in response to your post, I've had a couple of cysts before and
>also had them drained, but what I found this week was different.
>Absoluely NO pain from it and it feels...just different, I really don't
>know how to explain it. But anyway, I'm really not looking for a
>diagnosis here...I just need someone to talk to about it I guess. For
>years I've been living with these problems and haven't had anyone to
>talk to.
>
>As far as finding a doctor, I'd really like to..but I don't know how to
>go about it. I had a very bad experience before..where the doctor at
>the free clinic was the father of a friend of mine. I guess he assumed
>she knew of my problem (had an STD) and he talked with her about it. She
>knew nothing, but after he told her..you can bet the whole school knew.
>I switched doctors after that and the new doctor kept having me come in
>switching his diagnosis from one STD to another. He had to do 3
>different paps. I never went back. They even called to say something
>was wrong and I needed to come in, but I didn't. A few months after
>that I went to the hospital for a cyst I had on my vaginal area. While
>there, I questioned the doctor about itching and a discharge I had (the
>same thing the clinic was calling me back in on). After checking it
>out, he told me it was only a yeast infection.
>
>Well...that was 6 years ago and I haven't been to a doctor since. About
>a year after seeing the doctor for the cyst, I started getting a rash on
>my labia..it really itched. I thought it would just go away, but of
>course...it didn't. It eventually started spreading down the inside of
>my legs. It was then when I became too embarrased to see a doctor for
>it. As of now, the rash is still there..all over the outside of my
>vagina and down both legs (about 2 inches down)...it itches every single
>day, it's red, flaky, and slightly bumpy. Also, every once in
>awhile...I get a painful bump/sore on my labia. I'm guessing that could
>be herpes or something...I have no idea. I have really irregular
>periods. I also read an article on PCOS and notice that I have 7 of the
>9 syptoms listed. I was convinced that I have that as well. Then,
>about 3 weeks ago, I had a lesion sort of thing pop up on my neck...HIV
>first came to mind. Then, this week...I had the abdominal pain like
>I've never felt before and the strange lump. I'm scared of going to the
>doctor and finding out I have the worst case scenario...which is
>everything all at once! HIV, PCOS, herpes, cancer, and some other STD's
>all together. Whatever it is, I'm convinced I'm gonna die (sooner than
>normal). Well, onto the doctor part...
>
>Now, I wasn't having sex at this time. I broke up with my sexual
>partner when I had went to the clinic in the beginning and didn't have
>sex with anyone else. SO, whatever problem I have..if it's an STD, I
>know I got it 6 years ago and have had it all this time. I sit here
>trying to diagnose myself every single day and trying to convince myself
>to see a doctor. But...I live in a small town now and my greatest fear
>is going to the doctor, having them look at me with disgust...and then
>having a chance of seeing that doctor at the grocery store or wherever.
>How do I explain to someone why I have walked around like this for 5-6
>years? And..I'm new to this area and don't have friends or family to
>suggest a doctor. What I would wish could happen is...I meet a doctor,
>who is VERY friendly and caring. I speak with her about my
>problem...explaining in detail why I haven't been to a doctor and how
>extremely embarrased I am. Then, have her reassure me that she's not
>gonna look at me in disgust. Then, after getting to know her and
>feeling comfortable, I disrobe and let her see. BUT...that's not how it
>works. And, I can't afford to just pay for office visits to just go in
>and see if I like and can trust the doctor. So, how do I find the right
>doctor? I thought maybe through the net...thought I could find a
>doctor...talk to them about my problem through e-mail or phone and then
>when I feel comfortable, go see them. But...no such luck finding
>anything like that. I'm even willing to travel to a close bigger
>city...but again, how do I get to know and feel comfortable with a
>doctor before the actual testing? Another thing...usually a receptionist
>and nurse of some sort deal with you first. They ask you all about your
>problems. I don't want to deal with those people. I can barely face
>going in and telling a doctor my problems, much less all the other
>people. How can I get around that? AND...which doctor do y'all suggest
>I see...an OBGYN? That's what I was thinking because most of my problems
>seem to be of that nature.
>
>Oh well...so there you have it...the whole story. And this is my cry
>for help. Again, any help will be greatly appreciated.
>
>At Sun, 28 May 2000, Robin wrote:
>>
>>Hi N/A...
>>
>>There is a way to post anonymously on this board. You just have to
>>click on that option in the "send message" form that you filled out when
>>you sent your initial post.
>>
>>It is hard for a Dr. to say for sure what it could be, as it is hard to
>>see these things on the computer screen ;o)...If you haven't been to a
>>Dr. in six years, you need to find one and find out what is going on. I
>>am thinking that it may be a Bartholin Cyst. I have had one before, and
>>they made an incision and drained it. I have been lucky, and never had
>>a recurrence.
>>
>>You really do need to find a Dr. and go in for a check. Talk to your
>>friends, and find out who they see. The GYN I am with now was
>>recommended to me by a very close friend, and he is fantastic!
>>
>>Good luck, and feel better.
>>
>>--
>>Robin
>>
--
Wendy with the sore shoulder.
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