I'm sorry you are feeling so miserable. I totally agree with Pat - if you are not seeing a gynecologist, you should. If you are, I'm not sure why he isn't able to figure out your diagnosis. There are a several common conditions that cause similar vaginal symptoms. Yeast overgrowth (candida) sounds a lot like what you have going, discharge-wise. Sometimes treatment with Monistat or other topical just doesn't do the trick, and an oral medication is prescribed. Diflucan is a common med used for this. Yeast infections can come and go, some women have them chronically. A change in diet can sometimes help with that.
Bacterial vaginosis, vulvodynia, and trichomoniasis are some other vaginal issues that can cause similar symptoms, but the white clumps you are describing are often related to yeast.
If your doctor is a gynecologist, make another appointment so you can get this figured out, or find another gyne for a second opinion. If your doctor is not a gyne, like Pat said, you need one. I have a link that discusses these various infections, perhaps it will help (http://www.emedicinehealth.com/vaginal_infections/article_em.htm#Vaginal Infections Overvie). In the meantime, it is reasonable to be aggressive about getting proper treatment for your issue. Long term infections can cause problems, so you'll want this taken care of as soon as possible. It sounds like you have been pretty patient already, so if you have to be a little pushy to get the care you need, then be pushy.
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Hi Laura-
I'm sorry you are feeling so miserable. I totally agree with Pat - if you are not seeing a gynecologist, you should. If you are, I'm not sure why he isn't able to figure out your diagnosis. There are a several common conditions that cause similar vaginal symptoms. Yeast overgrowth (candida) sounds a lot like what you have going, discharge-wise. Sometimes treatment with Monistat or other topical just doesn't do the trick, and an oral medication is prescribed. Diflucan is a common med used for this. Yeast infections can come and go, some women have them chronically. A change in diet can sometimes help with that.
Bacterial vaginosis, vulvodynia, and trichomoniasis are some other vaginal issues that can cause similar symptoms, but the white clumps you are describing are often related to yeast.
If your doctor is a gynecologist, make another appointment so you can get this figured out, or find another gyne for a second opinion. If your doctor is not a gyne, like Pat said, you need one. I have a link that discusses these various infections, perhaps it will help (http://www.emedicinehealth.com/vaginal_infections/article_em.htm#Vaginal Infections Overvie). In the meantime, it is reasonable to be aggressive about getting proper treatment for your issue. Long term infections can cause problems, so you'll want this taken care of as soon as possible. It sounds like you have been pretty patient already, so if you have to be a little pushy to get the care you need, then be pushy.
Please let us know what happens.
April 1, 2010 - 6:30amThis Comment
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