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Hi everyone. My name is Michele. I am 38 years old and am new to the

list. I am however, not new to the frustration and dispair of

vulvodynia. I have had this terrible burning and irritation since

June 98. My story is a long one, so I won't bore you with the

details. Briefly, I got a yeast infection after antibiotic use, used

topical cream. It went away, but then about 3 wks later I started to

experience burning that wouldn't go away. Finially, after doing alot

of my own research, learned this burning had a name, vulvodynia. I had

a yeast consultation with a Dr. (PHD) from UCLA who urged me to have

my GYN prescribe long term antifungal for me. After 5 weeks of

Diflucan 2x/wk I had no symptoms. I felt 100% normal again and stayed

that way for 2 months. Unfortunatly, these past 2-3 weeks I feel

symptoms returning, although not nearly as bad as they were last

summer - not even close (that was unbearable). Anyway, I'm hear and

happy to meet you all. I am sorry for all of us who have this

frustrating condition but I feel some comfort knowing that there are

others. (I thought I was the only one) I look forward to reading

your emails and learning from you all. Take care. Michele

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Hi Michele,

I go to UCLA because I found out about their Pelvic Pain Center on the

internet. I'm just wondering if you've been there. The doctor in

charge is a woman, Dr. Rapkin, and I am 75 percent better since seeing

her. If you haven't seen her, ask for a referral.

Good luck, Joanne

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Su Lin,

Welcome to the list! I wanted to address some of your issues. Any foul odor

should be checked by a physician. It could be bacterial vaginosis or

trichomonus sp?. These both cause a bad smell and can be easily treated with

the antibiotic flagyll. You should not douche! Especially twice a week! It

upsets the vaginas natural flora and can lead to infections. Gynecologists no

longer recommend douching unless done for a specific reason that they

prescribe. Example: I had biopsys done on my cervix so I had to use a

betadine douche before to help clean the area. You really need to make an

appt. to have this smell checked out. Where do you live? Well, I look forward

to reading your posts.

Beckie

[Guest guest]

Su Lin,

Welcome to the list! I wanted to address some of your issues. Any foul odor

should be checked by a physician. It could be bacterial vaginosis or

trichomonus sp?. These both cause a bad smell and can be easily treated with

the antibiotic flagyll. You should not douche! Especially twice a week! It

upsets the vaginas natural flora and can lead to infections. Gynecologists no

longer recommend douching unless done for a specific reason that they

prescribe. Example: I had biopsys done on my cervix so I had to use a

betadine douche before to help clean the area. You really need to make an

appt. to have this smell checked out. Where do you live? Well, I look forward

to reading your posts.

Beckie

[Guest guest]

Welcome Su Lin........you are at the right place. I too suffer from this

problem and itching is my main source of pain. I have a non-odorous

discharge too which I think perpetuates the itching. I have trouble having

intercourse and sitting still for long periods of time. I have tried the

Vaginex route and get all to fed up the intense burning that happens after I

apply it. Fortunately, that only lasts for about a minute but it is enough

for me to grin and bear the itching on a *mild* day.

I hope you find comfort here on this list. It really is a source of support

and strength for me! I look forward to getting to know you better........

, dx in 97, itching, burning, POC, IC...mother has similar problems

(family Hx?)

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[Guest guest]

Welcome Su Lin........you are at the right place. I too suffer from this

problem and itching is my main source of pain. I have a non-odorous

discharge too which I think perpetuates the itching. I have trouble having

intercourse and sitting still for long periods of time. I have tried the

Vaginex route and get all to fed up the intense burning that happens after I

apply it. Fortunately, that only lasts for about a minute but it is enough

for me to grin and bear the itching on a *mild* day.

I hope you find comfort here on this list. It really is a source of support

and strength for me! I look forward to getting to know you better........

, dx in 97, itching, burning, POC, IC...mother has similar problems

(family Hx?)

Co-Moderator

Mailto: ZipSkpChia@...

[Guest guest]

Welcome Su Lin........you are at the right place. I too suffer from this

problem and itching is my main source of pain. I have a non-odorous

discharge too which I think perpetuates the itching. I have trouble having

intercourse and sitting still for long periods of time. I have tried the

Vaginex route and get all to fed up the intense burning that happens after I

apply it. Fortunately, that only lasts for about a minute but it is enough

for me to grin and bear the itching on a *mild* day.

I hope you find comfort here on this list. It really is a source of support

and strength for me! I look forward to getting to know you better........

, dx in 97, itching, burning, POC, IC...mother has similar problems

(family Hx?)

Co-Moderator

Mailto: ZipSkpChia@...