Discontinued Estrace - burning, itching, swelling

I've used a pea sized amount of Estrace for the vulva less than two weeks.

I have constant burning and itching.  I itched some before, but not like this.  I thought using coconut would sooth the itching, but has made it worse.  I stopped the estrace and I am calling the pelvic pain doctor tomorrow and going to try to get in.  I looked in a mirror and the vulva is bright red and there appears to be swelling.  I think I am having an allergic reaction.  It ticks me off because when I called the dr. last week he said to keep using it until he saw me at the end of the month.

I started using hydrocortisone 1% ointment last night and again this morning.  This is what I was using before the Estrace and the burning was bearable.  I am leaving for a road trip next Monday and there is no way I can sit in a car like this.

Do any of you use hydrocortisone 1% ointment?  It was recommended by my dermatologist and OK'd by my former gynecologist.  They said it could be used every day.  I'm going mad.

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