Hi.
First of all, I'm sorry to hear that you've been suffering from these symptoms too. I really hope that some of the information I've included in this post will be of use to you and some of the other posters (similarly, I appreciate the information disclosed by the other people with this condition).
I suffer from PGAD/ Vulvodynia symptoms, like those described above, and I've since learned that the onset of this condition has been linked to the use (or sudden discontinuation) of SSRI antidepressant medication. I was prescribed Citalopram (a common SSRI) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and related depression. A few weeks after coming off these tablets (they made me feel 'foggy' and drowsy) I started to experience these weird and sometimes painful sensations 'down below'. Naturally, the condition provided a perfect 'hook' for my pre-existing OCD to further latch onto and made that even worse than it was before (despite what some non sufferers may think, this condition is only 'fun' if you enjoy having your head seriously f**ked up).
PGAD also been linked to nerve damage (possibly caused by medication) and over active bladder. Strangely, I seem to have a reasonably strong bladder and don't need to urinate as frequently as many other women.
I am, however, fairly prone to urinary tract infections. I've had various tests done, which show that I definitely don't have a STI, and my blood test indicated that my hormone levels are normal. On the other hand, PMS and menstruation definitely seem to exacerbate my symptoms.
This site is particularly informative: http://www.psas.nl/en/
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Hi.
First of all, I'm sorry to hear that you've been suffering from these symptoms too. I really hope that some of the information I've included in this post will be of use to you and some of the other posters (similarly, I appreciate the information disclosed by the other people with this condition).
I suffer from PGAD/ Vulvodynia symptoms, like those described above, and I've since learned that the onset of this condition has been linked to the use (or sudden discontinuation) of SSRI antidepressant medication. I was prescribed Citalopram (a common SSRI) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and related depression. A few weeks after coming off these tablets (they made me feel 'foggy' and drowsy) I started to experience these weird and sometimes painful sensations 'down below'. Naturally, the condition provided a perfect 'hook' for my pre-existing OCD to further latch onto and made that even worse than it was before (despite what some non sufferers may think, this condition is only 'fun' if you enjoy having your head seriously f**ked up).
PGAD also been linked to nerve damage (possibly caused by medication) and over active bladder. Strangely, I seem to have a reasonably strong bladder and don't need to urinate as frequently as many other women.
I am, however, fairly prone to urinary tract infections. I've had various tests done, which show that I definitely don't have a STI, and my blood test indicated that my hormone levels are normal. On the other hand, PMS and menstruation definitely seem to exacerbate my symptoms.
This site is particularly informative: http://www.psas.nl/en/
Good luck.
January 27, 2013 - 3:05pm- 'Another Anonymous Poster'.
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