Fells like bladder infection but Doctor says no, I'm ok
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I wrote this to answer the many ladies on this forum who ask about this condition. I am 65, post menopause but still hotflashes, stif, soar....
In 50's, some 60's I I developed a bladder problem; have to urinate every 20 minutes. Doctors said nothing wrong. I found that not concentrating on it helped and I think it was a fibroid which eventually dissolved on its own; the problem went away.
I also realized that our skin, including ALL places gets dry in older years. Wiping with toilet paper too hard, paper with chemicals, perfumes... in it, sex, washing underwear and even pants in soap, detergents, bleach can irritate the skin and this irritates the outer nerves and this travels to the bladder nerves. Makes feeling of need to constant urinate Also; cracked, irritated skin can make you feel like you have a bladder infection (stinging...) but you don't, it never get worse. Same for bath, shower; use only the pure Glycerin... type soaps.
Wash underwear, pants in PURE glycerin soap. Bar or liquid. True one is 100% clear. Some are fake. Avoid ones with citrate... added. Some Amish soaps are also good. Put 100% pure FULL FAT (nothing added, no fruit...) Greek Yogurt up into your vagina using a empty Monistat type tube. It helps. I also use probiotics to swallow and open a capsule and use as a powder in underwear.
Always check with a doctor to be sure.
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Finkyb mary76311
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Hi Mary,
This sounds like vaginal atrophy. As estrogen lowers we can experience dryness. This can cause dry itchy skin, dry eyes, ears, mouth and the vagina. Vaginal atrophy can also lead to unpleasant urinary symptoms and painful intercourse. Treatment includes estrogen pessaries and creams which can be very effective. You make some great suggestions about other things that can lead to irritation but it may be worth considering this as well. Wishing you all the best.
Finkyb