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Vulvodynia caused by bartholin cyst

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mary421
mary421

I've just been to a local GUM clinic to a reputable hospital. They diagnosed me with vulvodynia.

Mine was caused by a small bartholin cyst which ruptured after I took 2x naproxen. I really regret that decision, as for the past 3 weeks I've been having vulvar pain of the affected gland.

The second week of pain was so bad I couldn't get up for more than 20 min. Strangely, I took some VOLTAROL and my symptoms subsided for about 4-5 days, until recently when I decided to go to this clinic as I was having discomfort walking.

Needless to say I feel suicidal.

At the clinic they also told me Vaginismus is another cause for this pain (which I have!)

So yes, I have 3 problems right now.

The problem though is that mine seems a bit inflammed, and I tried to tell the doctor about voltarol suppositories, but she wasn't listening.

I got some lidocaine gel and Aqueous cream instead.

I'm only 26.

I do NOT HAVE BURNING at the area, just stabbing pain, a lot of pulsating and discomfort when I walk (I feel an internal cyst that does no exist).

Anyone have a similar experience?

thank you

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  • mary421
    mary421

    Posted

    I could also really use to talk to someone, and I'd love to offer some support as well. We women just do not deserve to suffer so much
  • pauline91
    pauline91

    Posted

    Will you let me know your telphone number.mine is

    [b]Emis Moderator comment: I have removed the phone number, It is not a good idea posting personal details like this on the internet. If users wish to pass details on please use the private message facility.[/b ]

  • amyclaire93
    amyclaire93 mary421

    Posted

    Hi Mary, 

    just realised your post was over a year ago now so i am not sure how you are now feeling?

    I was diagnosed with Vulvodynia 3 years ago, i am 23 years old, and completely and utterly understand how you feel. It is absolutely awful. I have battled with it very badly like yourself and am finally at a place where on a day to day basis can control and maintain it. Steroid creams and lidocaine have been my saviour to be honest.. also i see a physco sexual therapist who helps with a number of things. Vuvlodynia massively affects you and especially people close to you. gentle exercises really do help, have a google of pelvic exercises. keep fit and healthy, make sure you wear cotton knickers, only use shower gels with no chemicals in, i use Aveeno, but you can also Aqueous cream or epaderm cream. I also use epaderm about 4/5 times a day. There is no magic cure sadly but you can learn to maintain it. Please feel free to ask me anything else. I wish i had someone to help me when i went through a bad stage. 

    Thinking of you!

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