Re: VV - Doesn't just strike Caucasian women

[Guest guest]

This was an interesting thought that many shared. I was the first Hispanic

woman diagnosed w/ VV (that's what I have been told) On speaking with women

in the Vulvar Pain Foundation, and attending several meetings w/ women from

several states, I have been the only non-caucasian. I am fair skinned but w/

a more ivory/olive complexion. I don't know why this condition predominantly

affects Caucasian women but I think it has to do w/ how fair skin is more

sensitive. Just my $.02 - Nery

[Guest guest]

This was an interesting thought that many shared. I was the first Hispanic

woman diagnosed w/ VV (that's what I have been told) On speaking with women

in the Vulvar Pain Foundation, and attending several meetings w/ women from

several states, I have been the only non-caucasian. I am fair skinned but w/

a more ivory/olive complexion. I don't know why this condition predominantly

affects Caucasian women but I think it has to do w/ how fair skin is more

sensitive. Just my $.02 - Nery

[Guest guest]

Hi Nery

I think our vulvar problems are more complex than that. Where

there is a weakness in our bodies, disease can strike. If there is poor

circulation to the area, infection, hormone dysfunction, etc. it can cause

problems especially if our immune systems are weakened. I think

discussing these problems we all have can eventually help find solutions.

this is what I am hoping. Nery, how was your trip? did you have a

nice christmas? Your friend, Pat

[Guest guest]

Hi Nery

I think our vulvar problems are more complex than that. Where

there is a weakness in our bodies, disease can strike. If there is poor

circulation to the area, infection, hormone dysfunction, etc. it can cause

problems especially if our immune systems are weakened. I think

discussing these problems we all have can eventually help find solutions.

this is what I am hoping. Nery, how was your trip? did you have a

nice christmas? Your friend, Pat

[Guest guest]

Pat! How are you? I have missed talking with you. I had forgotten your

screen name. It all gets confusing sometimes, you know. Well, my vacation

was wonderful. Costa Rica is a beautiful country. It is plush and green. I

was going as an International Delegate for my church. We had a wonderful

convention with over 36,000 present. At the airport, 4,000 local friends came

to greet the $4,000+ delegates from 10 countries (including me).

The bad part was that by my third day I was sick. I would vomit and have

diahrea every day! Then, let us not forget the VV which I had pain every

single day. I had hoped to cheat on my doctor's orders and make love with my

husband (even bought a nice red gown) but didn't get to use it. That was

depressing. Then, I came home and went straight to the E.R. because I felt

really weak and was bleeding from my rectum. Well, I was dehyrdated and had a

bacterial infection in my intestines and urinary tract (that was why they

found blood). They thought I might even have parasite but it turned out

negative. So, I was on a liquid diet only for a week and now I am starting to

feel a little better.

I guess I just can't escape the pain. You know what I mean? Of course you

do.

Anyway, how are you? Your hubby? Have you been dancing lately? How are you

feeling? I read your post about getting your urine tested. That is good!

You have to be your own health advocate. Well, I'm glad to hear from you. I

hope we can chat again when I see you online or if you see me. Okay.

Thinking about you and including you in my prayers. Love - Nery

[Guest guest]

Pat! How are you? I have missed talking with you. I had forgotten your

screen name. It all gets confusing sometimes, you know. Well, my vacation

was wonderful. Costa Rica is a beautiful country. It is plush and green. I

was going as an International Delegate for my church. We had a wonderful

convention with over 36,000 present. At the airport, 4,000 local friends came

to greet the $4,000+ delegates from 10 countries (including me).

The bad part was that by my third day I was sick. I would vomit and have

diahrea every day! Then, let us not forget the VV which I had pain every

single day. I had hoped to cheat on my doctor's orders and make love with my

husband (even bought a nice red gown) but didn't get to use it. That was

depressing. Then, I came home and went straight to the E.R. because I felt

really weak and was bleeding from my rectum. Well, I was dehyrdated and had a

bacterial infection in my intestines and urinary tract (that was why they

found blood). They thought I might even have parasite but it turned out

negative. So, I was on a liquid diet only for a week and now I am starting to

feel a little better.

I guess I just can't escape the pain. You know what I mean? Of course you

do.

Anyway, how are you? Your hubby? Have you been dancing lately? How are you

feeling? I read your post about getting your urine tested. That is good!

You have to be your own health advocate. Well, I'm glad to hear from you. I

hope we can chat again when I see you online or if you see me. Okay.

Thinking about you and including you in my prayers. Love - Nery

[Guest guest]

Pat! How are you? I have missed talking with you. I had forgotten your

screen name. It all gets confusing sometimes, you know. Well, my vacation

was wonderful. Costa Rica is a beautiful country. It is plush and green. I

was going as an International Delegate for my church. We had a wonderful

convention with over 36,000 present. At the airport, 4,000 local friends came

to greet the $4,000+ delegates from 10 countries (including me).

The bad part was that by my third day I was sick. I would vomit and have

diahrea every day! Then, let us not forget the VV which I had pain every

single day. I had hoped to cheat on my doctor's orders and make love with my

husband (even bought a nice red gown) but didn't get to use it. That was

depressing. Then, I came home and went straight to the E.R. because I felt

really weak and was bleeding from my rectum. Well, I was dehyrdated and had a

bacterial infection in my intestines and urinary tract (that was why they

found blood). They thought I might even have parasite but it turned out

negative. So, I was on a liquid diet only for a week and now I am starting to

feel a little better.

I guess I just can't escape the pain. You know what I mean? Of course you

do.

Anyway, how are you? Your hubby? Have you been dancing lately? How are you

feeling? I read your post about getting your urine tested. That is good!

You have to be your own health advocate. Well, I'm glad to hear from you. I

hope we can chat again when I see you online or if you see me. Okay.

Thinking about you and including you in my prayers. Love - Nery

[Guest guest]

Hi Nery

happy to hear from you again, but sorry to learn that you got sick. I

hope you are all better by now. My printer doesn't work and no one can

seem to fix it, so I cant make e-mail copies. No, we haven't been doing

much dancing lately except at at a private christmas party at Revolutions

at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach. We sent to Fla. for Christmas to

be with my husbands Mother, who is really nice. I probably told you this

already, I forget. Hope you and your husband can come for a visit sometime

and we can all go out on the town. Do us some good, yes? Well, we are

going to be in burg, Va. the 5th of Feb to the 12 at our timeshare

and visitng ray's cousin in Washington, D.C. as well. Don't know when we

are leaving since it depends on Rays jobs. My husband, Ray designs houses

at home. Well, must get ready for dinner. will let you know what

transpires with my urololgist. take care of yourself and keep in touch,

Love, Pat