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    Help if u can

    Ok I'm not sure if this is part of IC or not.... I have had some itching in my female region....not a yeast infection. I'm very red, itching and boy does it burn. I'm not sure if it is part of the IC or something completely different. I have been in a "flare" for a few days.

    Just not real sure, if u have any ideas I would love to hear them. I know i should call my gyno but I truly hate having to go u know. Thanks ahead of time
    Live your life to YOUR best, and Love to YOUR best!!!



    DX in 03 with Shingles
    Removal of Left ovary due to Cyst in 2005,
    I have had cyst since I started my period as a child age 12
    Hysterecotmy December 06
    IC DX March 07 by PST
    2 "rescue" instills in March 07
    Cyco May 07 confirmed IC
    Uro study June 07
    1st Pain Block July 17,08
    Hydro/Cysto Nov 11, 2008
    12-11-08 was told I had alot of inflamation

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    • #2
      Sounds like it could be an infection: vaginal yeast, vaginal bacterial, or a UTI.
      Kim

      Diagnosed August 2001

      Current IC meds: Elmiron (since 2001), Levaquin (one pill after intercourse to prevent UTIs), Effexor (for depression & anxiety)

      Past IC meds: Amitriptyline (Elavil), Hydroxyzine (Vistaril), Detrol LA, Lexapro (for depression & anxiety, but also helped my IC) (They all helped, but I was able to discontinue them.)

      I've been virtually symptom free and able to eat & drink whatever I'd like for about 8 years now.

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        • #3
          It does sound like an infection. But, it also could be a vulvodynia flare..
          Hugs
          Ronda

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            • #4
              HI! I'd say,,,,,,run, don't walk to your gyno. You don't want that to turn into a bad infection when you could treat it now at this level. Good luck! Roxie

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              I no longer have the awful urethral pain! I've been using MSM gel now for 4 mo. and haven't had a flare up or the urethra pain.....it's amazing stuff!!:woohoo:

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                • #5
                  I agree. There are times when the only thing to do is to see your doctor and this is one of those times.

                  Warm healing thoughts,
                  Donna
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                    • #6
                      Well thank you ladies for your responses. Today it has clamed down, not itching anymore....so that is GREAT!!! LOL

                      Still flared up and red. I did some research on that V word and it sounds like that's what it could be. I know it was not a yeast just cause I just went to the dr and no yeast. so but thanks again ladies. I gotta run got a sick baby today
                      Live your life to YOUR best, and Love to YOUR best!!!



                      DX in 03 with Shingles
                      Removal of Left ovary due to Cyst in 2005,
                      I have had cyst since I started my period as a child age 12
                      Hysterecotmy December 06
                      IC DX March 07 by PST
                      2 "rescue" instills in March 07
                      Cyco May 07 confirmed IC
                      Uro study June 07
                      1st Pain Block July 17,08
                      Hydro/Cysto Nov 11, 2008
                      12-11-08 was told I had alot of inflamation

                      Meds: Allergic to 6 things
                      Premarin......taking the gen cause I get it at Walmart for 4$$
                      Presique for my drepression :woohoo:
                      Abilify for my depression
                      Adderall ...found out I'm ADD...makes sense now
                      Kolopin for anxiety
                      Noroco for my pain
                      Valtrex for my shingles as needed

                      Sorry if my spelling is off on the meds [/FONT]


                      http://community.webshots.com/user/s...host=community

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                        • #7
                          I am glad you are feeling better! I had the same thing happen to me in November, and they found nothing, no yeast, no bacteria. I was not red but everything just felt "raw" and burning like you couldn't believe! He had me do warm "sitz" baths, and they actually seemed to help. I tried over the counter creams (vagisil and those medicated wipes but they seemed to make it worse). And it just kind of went away on its own... Then about a month ago- same thing! I immediately called the doctor in a panic-- nothing again! This time he said maybe you have "vulvadynia" but he didnt really know because once again it's one of those things that they just diagnose you with when there is no other reason for your symptoms. Well of course 2 days after the doctor I was back to normal again. I think that must be what it is and seems as though those with IC commonly have it. Another "flare" to worry about...

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