Itching vulva, uncomfortable sitting - taking Flagyl for bv - 1 prior yeast infection - what do I do now?
My hubby and I had sex three times one week end in December and I have been having issues since.
I had a total hysterectomy in august 08, ovaries gone.
I wss diagnosed with a vaginal bacterial infection in January, given Cipro for 5 days. Developed a yeast infection - given Terazole for 7 days.
Haven't found relief of symptoms yet. Have had 3 negative cultures, was given Gynazole one dose treatment since it looked like a yeasty discharge. No discharge since then.
OB/GYN nurse thinks vulvosynia - spoke with dr and called in a script for Elavil.
I don't want to take it.
Went to my GP and she found bacterial infection - I am now on day 5 of Flagyl and my symptoms still have not gone away.
I was given a script for Diflucan in case yeast symptoms came back - don't know if I should take it or give in and try the Elavil.
Not taking any hrt.
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Dear Anon
Thanks so much for your question; I'm sorry you have been experiencing such discomfort for so long.
Have you considered use of Probiotics? Have you discussed this with your doctor?
Probiotics are a dietary supplement that contain live bacteria and yeasts than restore balance to your bodies natural flora. In other words, tehy are "good bacteria"! Women in particular use them for bacterial infections, yeast infections and vaginitis. Probiotics are often found in the form of yogurts or yogurt drinks. There are also concentrated forms of probiotics in supplement form.
There was a recent SHARE contributed by Dr. Susan regarding probiotics that you may find very helpful. Please mention this to your own doctor when you next talk to her.
http://www.empowher.com/community/share/why-do-we-need-probiotics
You mentioned the GYN feels you may have vulvosynia - do you mean vulvodynia? We have a vulvodynia section here at Empowher that has many women talking about there experiences. Please take a look at it here and see if you see familiar traits or symptoms. Here is Alexandria's story and many others:
http://www.empowher.com/community/share/alexandras-story-ray-light-after...
and also here for Faf's story: http://www.empowher.com/community/share/full-vulvodynia-journey-my-emoti...
What do you think? Please let us know!
Read my story after itching for two years and misdiagnosed 3 TIMES!!
I had vulvar itching that was very different from a yeast itch with white nubs and lichen sclerosis looking labia.
http://www.otherhealth.com/homeopathy-discussion/2099-vulva-vagina-itchi...