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Re: GYNECOLOGIC: vaginal irritation for over 6 months.....need dr. answer if possible
From: H (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:57:43 -0500 (CDT)
I have had a similar problem. I think it might be from an OTC yeast
infection cream. I have not felt the same since then. One of my
gynecologist diagnosed me with cervictits--I had problems with my cervix
bleeding. I am somewhat better since those treatments but I still have
some amount of irritation. I'm thinking of getting yet another opinion.
Not sure what to do.
At Tue, 25 Mar 2008, Hope Waltman wrote:
>
>HI Jackie,
>I was thinking of you when I read this article.
>
>Vulvovaginitis
>
>Vulvovaginitis, vulvitis, and vaginitis are general terms that refer to
>the inflammation of the vagina and/or vulva (the external genital organs
>of a woman). These conditions can be caused by bacterial, fungal, or
>parasitic infections. Also, vulvovaginitis can be caused by low
>estrogen levels (called "atrophic vaginitis") or any type of allergic or
>irritation response from things such as spermicidal products, condoms,
>soaps, and bubble bath.
>In general, vulvovaginitis causes vaginal discharge, irritation, and
>itching.
>
>http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/vulvovaginitis.jsp
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>http://www.obgyn.net/newsheadlines/womens_health-Vulvovaginitis-20040819-158.asp
>
>Regards, Hope Waltman, Fibroid Forum and WH Forum Moderator
>
>http://www.hopeforfibroids.org
>http://www.doctorsinfoweb.com/doctors/whatsnew.htm
>http://www.obgyn.net/fibroid-resource-center/
>
>At Mon, 24 Mar 2008, anon wrote:
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>>Have you had any answers to this?I am exactly feeling the same thing- 5
>>months of irritation-have been perscribed tons of creams-then felt too
>>dry all the time- using a&d and seems to work for a bit but i want an
>>answer to all this.so sudden out of nowhere. all STDs came neg. im
>>sorry i dont see how anyone could find the smell of baby diaper rash
>>cream at all sxy dont want life long a&d applications. i am now paying
>>all out of pocket and feel like theres nothing more i can do.. please
>>help and let me know what is going on now.
>>
>>Med. history that may or may not be relevant....have no uterus, had
>>vaginal reconstruction at age 19. All normal until now. The problem
>>now: Had been on flagyl intermittently for a year for an intestinal
>>problem...no problems. In May, washed with Dove soap, probably didn't
>>rinse well, had intercourse . Developed a yeast infection. Used
>>Monistat 1. Burned terribly... gyno. prescribed Terazol. All good. A
>>month later, after having intercourse developed another yeast infection.
>>Dr. wanted to see me....said it looked like just an irritation, but
>>cultured . It was yeast and BV...never had BV, nor any symptoms...Dr.
>>was puzzled since I had just been on Flagyl. Prescribed Cleocin cream
>>for 7 days, then Terazol for 7. Used Cleocin for 7 and started Terazol
>>on 8th day. Terrible burning and itching ...., dr. told me to stop
>>Terazol....examined again, saw a white area at vaginal opening. My
>>thinking is some kind of chemical burn as the white area is now gone.
>>Told to use A&D . Seemed to clear in a few days . All cultures normal.
>>It started again a few days later..prescribed Synalar... intstructed to
>>taper over 5 weeks. Seemed ok...even had intercourse....the last 2
>>weeks of Synalar, it started stinging again....culture showed yeast
>>AGAIN given Diflucan. Referred to specialist....happened to feel good
>>that week..cultures all normal. Felt pretty good....even had
>>intercourse. Then it flared again... ....It has been an ongoing thing
>>since then...back and forth to specialist, 2 hrs. away. First he
>>diagnosed it as lichen simplex, but has since said recanted... symptoms
>>aren't consistent with that. >jackie
>>
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