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itchiness after an OB

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Nicki.J
Nicki.J

Ok so I just had my 2nd OB and finished my medication (1 pill, twice a day for 3 days).. but now I feel super itchy. I have had yeast infections frequently in the past but I dont think this is what it is. And I know antiviral medications do not cause yeast infections like antibiotics do. Could this just be a result of my OB clearing up or the medication? Has anyone else experienced this?

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  • nichola78335
    nichola78335 Nicki.J

    Posted

    Yes, me! I've not been diagnosed yet (I have that to look forward to on Xmas Eve) but I fully expect a GH diagnosis. I finished taking the tablets (one five times a day, over the course of five days) finished on Saturday. I have been extremely itchy down below, scratching in the shower does bring some relief...... Not really a good look at work though. I'm hoping it's my body clearing everything up, and not another break out rolleyes Let me know how you get on smile
    • Nicki.J
      Nicki.J nichola78335

      Posted

      5 times a day? was yours a serious OB?

      I find the PreperationH wipes helped for the itch. All it is, is witch hazel.

    • nichola78335
      nichola78335 Nicki.J

      Posted

      It was my first episode, ever. I'll put witch hazel on my shopping list, got tea tree oil on there already.
  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus Nicki.J

    Posted

    Itchiness is quite common with herpes. Out of interest, are you only itchy where the bump is/was or elsewhere? I had itchiness, but away from my bump, so am not sure if it's related.
    • Nicki.J
      Nicki.J FelizCastus

      Posted

      Its not in the same spot so I'm not sure if its related either. But it doesnt seem to be a yeast infection. Im due for my period any day so maybe thats why? lol - the witch hazel helped though. i dont seem to be as itchy today as i was yesterday
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus Nicki.J

      Posted

      Lol, herpes is so confusing! First outbreak is pretty straightforward, but after that, it's like huh? I was itchy under the hair at front (too lazy to landscape since herpes, haha), but my bump is down under, so I didn't associate the itchiness, but now I'm not sure. It went away on it's own, at least. Bump almost gone, too, so yay!
    • Nicki.J
      Nicki.J FelizCastus

      Posted

      LOL! sounds like mine. although i havent shaved much recently. i had laser hair removal so not much grows in anyways but it was itchy right at the top and the leison was down under too! lol i took the medication the doctor gave me and the soreness went away on day 2 1/2-3 ... next time i might try and not use the medicine like i did the first time
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus Nicki.J

      Posted

      Lol, too funny! I was also doing laser hair removal, btw (best thing ever!), but stopped after herpes. Might resume in a few months. I still kept a patch, though, but it's now overgrown and really unsexy looking, haha. Heh, not that I have anyone to see it anyway!

      Yeah, I think you can probably get away without meds. Mine didn't worsen and I think is now essentially gone, and I didn't do anything. Will pay more attention to future itchiness and any bump correlations, even if elsewhere. I guess nearly anything's possible!

    • Nicki.J
      Nicki.J FelizCastus

      Posted

      Its just so irritating when i wipe after i go to the bathroom lol i feel like it opens up the sore lol
  • jack59766
    jack59766 Nicki.J

    Posted

    The itchiness is likely part of your bodies response to the OB clearing up. within a few days it should stop. If it doesn't see a doctor just to make sue everything is "working properply"
  • mikarose
    mikarose Nicki.J

    Posted

    I had this and was super depressed thinking I'll never be the same down there..(which ok is still true hence the herpes). I used some of the topical cream they give you for thrush, it's antifungal - within days I am no longer itchy.
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