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HELP! Clitoris/vulvar issue (Intense pain)

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Shay.M
Shay.M

Hello I really need some help on what this may be and if anyone has a similar issue,

In early May I masturbated and soon after suffered this tightness around my whole genital area (mostly the labia and clitoris) and had this sore pinching feeling on my clitoris that so very intense it felt like it was going through my whole body. I may have been too rough and assumed it would go away the next day. The next day, my clitoris was still sore and firm but it wasn't as bad as the night before. That day I got a Brazilian wax since I was going to the beach with some friends. During my wax appointment I remember it really hurting which was odd because normally I can tolerate it but I had to tell the women to stop. My whole genital area hurt and later on I got this intense prickling feeling through out the whole are, mostly along the left side of my clitoris and vulvar (picture a line following along the side edge of clitoris and downwards) was pinching, burning and tingling to the point it was feeling numb. I thought I was going to go into shock from the pain and this last 7 days straight and then mild down but still hurts. I noticed right beside my clitoris there is this one particular spot that hurts and there is this weird line that pops out like a vein. Also the clitoris gland is on a slight angle underneath the hood which make me believe it being pulled to the left side where I am feeling most of this pain and tightness. I went to my family doctor, Urologist ( Already suffering from urgency and burning within my urethra but is going away.) and the ER twice and have been turned away since saying it would go away within the weeks but it has been 2 months already and my clitoris is firm, tender, the external skin burning (somethime on both sides) and pinching. It hurts so bad I can't even wear jeans in fear that I would cause that pinching/tightening sensation on the left side! I made an appointment to see a gynecologist but my appoint is not until Feburary 2020 and I can't wait that long! I called the office to see if I could get an earlier appoint and they told me many women have 'common' issues as me and said they would change not the appointment date. None of any of the doctor I have seen helped me and I don't think they understand the severity of my issue of being in pain 24/7 and I have fallen into a deep depression. I did UTI, STI, Urine and yeast infection test which all came back negative. I have been given Naproxen 500mg (muscle relaxant) but that doesn't work at all. I've done epson salt baths, Changed Hygienic product to none bleach/chemical wipe, no soap, all nature cotton pad and tampons, coconut oil to sooth the skin, baking soda water, physiotherapy, you name it. These things helped but not significantly. The pinching feeling and irritation seems to get worse nearing me period so I decided to start Birth control thinking maybe my hormones are playing a role in it? I am so frustrated and sob my eyes out everyday! Anyway, if anyone has an idea on what is happening please comment

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  • Guest
    Guest Shay.M

    Posted

    Suggestions:

    Stop masturbating for awhile. Think this sounds like nerve damage. Have you tried a nerve calming preparation? I know this sounds strange but maybe Sensodyne toothpaste would help because it calms tooth nerves. Have you tried a 4% lidocaine gel? My gyn ok'd using it on genitals. Doubt birth control will help. If these other things helped, then why not focus on the two or three that work best and stick with that?

    • Shay.M
      Shay.M Guest

      Posted

      oh I don't touch anything down there. I believe its never damage as well which is very scary for me. i plan on making an appointment with my family doctor to see if i can get that gel. everything down there is super sensitive already since before hand i was having issues with my urethra so I don't know if the two are linked?

  • marie55894
    marie55894 Shay.M

    Posted

    Any updates Shay??

    • Shay.M
      Shay.M marie55894

      Posted

      Seen three gynaecologist, they have no idea what is going on so now I am seeing a naturopath. My Naturopath believes that when getting a Brazilian wax, a nerves were damaged in the process. I have been trying different supplements (nothing has worked ) but has helped with other bodily issues. It's a slow process but I am able to wear jeans again! Still have burning pain which is tolerable but there. Clitoris still tender and firm, somethings shooting pain. I'm just hoping soon the problem will be solved. I will keep updating if anything significant happens. If anyone else is going through the same thing I want to be able to help!

  • Guest
    Guest Shay.M

    Edited

    Hey Shay,

    It's been 10 months since your last reply. How do you feel now? Are you still in pain?

    I'm experiencing pain in my clitoris aswell, not as intense as you did/do but I still wonder if your issue has been solved.

  • Shay.M
    Shay.M

    Edited

    Hi just wanted to give an update. ( also typing this from my phone so sorry for the mistakes)

    I no longer experience any clitoris pain! no pinching or extreme burning pain.

    I stuck to using clean natural products down there. no harsh soaps, no tampons just cotton pads. any chance i got i wore no underwear so i have the area a chance to breath. i started doing my own yoga and most of I completely became vegan. From may when i first experience it till november is when the nerve pain stopped and my clitoris went back to normal (thank god) it does not hurt anymore if i touch the area.

    i still experience mild burning, normally if i eat something super acidic like tomatoes. but it comes and goes now and I usual can control it with a pack of ice.

    i think i still have a long way to go in healing but i have seen so much more improvement over the year!

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