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Vaginitis help please

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cath73367
cath73367

im sure i have vaginitus,, Im desperate for help as my gps have been more than useless,, I have no dryness at all ever but keep getting swelling really bad, It does feel worse than it looks but is so uncomfortable, What can i do or take for it please?

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  • lee12629
    lee12629 cath73367

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    Try sitz baths,warm water,15 min at a time. Can find a seat at medical supply stores that fits over the toilet. I was also given the go ahead to use 1 percent hydrocotisone ointment,use colorless unscented toilet paper,free and clear laundry detergent and white cotton underwear. Also light coat of vaseline on outside can help. Look up vitamin e oil for atrophy also. The hydro is only for the outside on the vulva,not internally,same with vaseline. Some also use organic coconut oil which you can google. Also washing after urination with just water can help as urine is very acidic.
    • lee12629
      lee12629

      Posted

      Also the hydrocortisone should be ointment,not cream.
    • cath73367
      cath73367 lee12629

      Posted

      Thank you lee but this isnt what i need, I do not suffer from dryness, Its mainly swelling and creams do not help or ointments, I have tried. 
    • marykelly
      marykelly cath73367

      Posted

      Hi Cath ,hydrocortizon 1% is prescribed  for swelling ,as hydrocortizon is an antiinflamatory and swelling is an inflamation .  It can help a lot   ,why just give it a try? or you already used it ?
    • latetha51085
      latetha51085 lee12629

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      I have had vaginal swelling and redness for a month now. Very little itching and no foul odor. However, Diflucan nor Monistat helped my problem.... Any idas?
    • latetha51085
      latetha51085 marykelly

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      I have had vaginal swelling and redness for a month now. Very little itching and no foul odor. However, very uncomfortable discharge. I've tried Difuca and Monistat... Neither worked for me. I really need help! Please, Somebody, Anybody....

    • marykelly
      marykelly latetha51085

      Posted

      I have no experience with such a things .Sorry to hear you have problems .
    • marykelly
      marykelly latetha51085

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      Try a little hydrocortizon 1 % ,somebody from here mentioned this . You have to use a small amount and not for long term as will get your imune system down .Use it for a couple of days ,or 4-5 days not bigger amount then a bean .then make a break and then aftre 2 weeks you can use it again a little while and talk to your doctor if it helps . See what the GP will tell you about .
  • beverly52803
    beverly52803 cath73367

    Posted

    I'm not familiar with swelling, only shrinking. Not sure if anyone here has mentioned swelling before. What is your age and what have the doctors diagnosed this as? Have they ruled out infection?
    • lee12629
      lee12629 beverly52803

      Posted

      My vulva used to be swollen and very irritated,now after months looks normal
  • liz53953
    liz53953 cath73367

    Posted

    Hi cath where are you swelling up? How long has it been happening ?
    • cath73367
      cath73367 liz53953

      Posted

      Well its been about a yr now and all the gps and consultants say there os nothing wrong but it rules my life,, I get swelling just inside the vagina ( internal ) which then puts pressure on the inside lips and vulva area and then its swells,  it feels like a prolapse but I have been told I definitely do not have one, I have no infections, No thrush, rarely a discharge, My periods are intermittent due to being 47, I constantly feel uncomfortable in the nether region.
  • liz53953
    liz53953 cath73367

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    Hi cath I asked how long because I used to swell up and mine was the enzymes in washing powder. Took me ages to find the cause so now I use everything fragrance free. Sorry if it starts inside I dont have a clue thats really weird. Could it be your pelvic floor thats dropped? 

    Suggestion try a physiotherapist in ladies anatomy on the inside they do exist I see one for vulvadynia but they might have a better idea of your inside bits as they specialise in  inside your vagina.

    • cath73367
      cath73367 liz53953

      Posted

      Im mad as my gps say nothing wrong when they're clearly is x
  • marl68639
    marl68639 cath73367

    Posted

    My only thought is that it's not "swelling", but rather the insides shrinking which in turn seems like swelling? Less space either way.
    • cath73367
      cath73367 marl68639

      Posted

      No cos theres no sign of atrophy either, its all looks normal and healthy the gynea said 😨😨
    • beverly52803
      beverly52803 cath73367

      Posted

      Can you please clarify: Is there visible swelling that the doctor sees or that you see? Is there redness? Or do you "feel" swelling that no one sees ?

      liz and marl have some good suggestions. I haven't any. I feel an irritation or burning (which was horrendous when I had an undiagnosed infection), but is bearable now. I DO have atrophy, but it doesn't seem to be progressing...much anyway.

    • cath73367
      cath73367 beverly52803

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      Yes its like the inside walls are down and sitting on the opening and i feel 'open' and feel as though my vagina is falling out,, I have had horrendous burning and i was given vagifem pessaries, Sometimes if i am really sore i get the occassional nerve pain too
    • lee12629
      lee12629 cath73367

      Posted

      Ive heard a few people that seem to have similar issues and it actually stems from a problem in their lower back. Makes sense as all your nerves run to your spinal cord which can cause much irritation and many sensations.
    • lee12629
      lee12629 cath73367

      Posted

      Well first youd have to have them check your spine. I believe some type of physiotherapy.
    • liz53953
      liz53953 cath73367

      Posted

      Hi cath I get the feeling open as well difficult to explain to anyone. I have atrophic vagina which causes burning as hormones have left the body. I also have vulvadynia which also causes a burning sensation which is nerve pain!! May be some connection the nerve pain?? I had to deal with calming the mind as well because stress triggers all sorts of things in the body. Are you stressed?
    • cath73367
      cath73367 liz53953

      Posted

      Aww finally someone who knows what I mean,  no not stressed generally but this thing gets me down, What can i do to help these awful symptoms? Thank you Liz x
    • liz53953
      liz53953 cath73367

      Posted

      Cath I ended up going to a Dermatologist as my gp tried everything from thrush to lichen and finally its in my mind!!! And caused me immense stress as I was made to feel a fraud. I spent a year using stuff I became allergic to and caused more symptoms with stress through the roof. I really reached the end of my endurance . It's no fun being in pain all the time. I would say try a gyneacologist or a dermatologist or some hospitals have women's clinics for these problems. It takes a lot of persistence . I understand the uncomfy I've had it still get it but not every day
    • cath73367
      cath73367 liz53953

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      What were you given? What do you use? All my gps and gynaecologists have been totally useless, Im so fed up, this is the worst thing I have ever had in my life x
    • beverly52803
      beverly52803 cath73367

      Posted

      This does sound dreadful. Most of us have come to this site because of "unsolvable" problems, many of which we have gotten relief from so keep the faith. Are you in a big city that offers medical options; can you find doctors that specialize in menopausal issues; or perhaps a teaching hospital that might be more advanced? Has any doctor suggested it might be vulvadynia? I imagine a nerve problem can present in various ways. Do NOT let them tell you it's all in your head. (Though something like this can certainly make you begin to think it.) Have you tried any relaxation techniques to help you destress? Or maybe acupuncture or acupressure massage? If you take an anti-inflammatory does that give you any relief? And lastly, can you access old posts on this site? I ask because many women have discussed various problems and what they have tried to alleviate them.

      Definitely use cotton underwear if you don't already, use PH neutral soap and a mild laundry detergent. Use the rinse cycle twice. A lot of us use coconut oil for burning and irritation as well as vit E capsules put into the vagina at night. Best of luck. Let us know if you get relief.

    • liz53953
      liz53953 cath73367

      Posted

      Hi cath I use nortryptoline two at night . Vitamin e inserted lidocaine if irritation, burning, rawness is bad it eases it and gives relief. I go to a lady here who released the tightness in my pelvic area as I hold stress down below. I take menopace but d3 and b12. I also take d mannoose if burning is in bladder. X
    • liz53953
      liz53953 cath73367

      Posted

      Hi cath above all don't give up I know how close you can get to this !! It's not in your head it's in your body and you will find something or someone to help you. Are you in England?
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