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My vulva has become swollen and its not a yeast infection, can you help me?

By October 27, 2011 - 4:01pm
 
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My vulva, both the labia minora and majora as well as the clitoris and clitoral hood, have become incredibly swollen and very red. Sometimes one side will swell more than the other, in some ways its like a moving rash. I have been using prescribed Hyderm Clotrimoderm 1:1 compound which, if it was an external yeast infection, should make the swelling go down in about three days but so far hasn't been proven to do anything. Without the cream to keep the area lubricated though it becomes unbearably dry, urination burns, and walking would be impossible. This irritation has happened about 4 times over the past 2 years at seemingly random. I've been to my doctor who gave me the compound. Recently went back with the same symptoms was swabbed for a yeast test which came back negative. So, its not a yeast infection external or internal and my doctors don't know what it is. The only thing that makes it go away is my period. This irritation is getting irritating, any ideas?

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Maryann Gromisch RN
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What type of doctor are you seeing for this problem? A gynecologist or an internist? I have no clue to the cause of this inflammation? If it resolves with your period, I wonder if it has anything to do with hormones? Are you taking any medications that might be causing this reaction? Are you using any feminine products that may be causing an allergic reaction?

I wish that I could have been more helpful.
Maryann

October 27, 2011 - 5:39pm

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j-bird
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I've seen about 5 different general practitioners about it. Two of which were my family doctors, the others were filling in while they were away. I just got it again last sunday and I think it has something to do with the lubricant my boyfriend and I use occasionally. I'm pretty set that the cause is aspartame in the lube which I happen to be allergic to when taken orally. I've never had it absorbed through the skin before and don't know if it could cause this type of reaction. the only medication I am consistently on is birth control (Diane-35 will be switching to Alesse in a month because of spotting issues). I don't douche or use feminine wipes. Since this new reaction started i have tried allergy pills (benadryl), coconut oil (said to help in similar cases), the same cream i used before (didn't work, surprise, not a yeast infection), tea-tree oil (didn't feel good took off a.s.a.p.). Next step is a saltine bath which I'm pretty sure wont work. Im looking for gynaecologist in my area right now.

November 28, 2011 - 6:23pm

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