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estrogen cream for vulvodynia?I have a question
I have a question for those with vulvodynia that are post menopausal, and don't take hormones. what has your experience been with estrogen cream?
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I can tolerate plain estriol cream 1/2-1 gm. 3 times/week. It keeps the paper cuts healed up. That in conjunction with N-acetyl glucosamine kind of keeps my vulvodynia mostly in remission.Dianne
My bellydance "sisters" , our dogs, and me.
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Thanks Diane, what was that second treatment, is it OTC or does it require a prescription?Comment
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It's OTC but hard to find. There's 3 types of glucosamine and this one doesn't have the sulfate. I get mine from Dr. Clive Soloman who does the urine testing for high oxalates through the Vulvar Pain Foundation site but I believe he only sells it to those that participated in the study. http://vulvarpainfoundation.orgDianne
My bellydance "sisters" , our dogs, and me.
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whoops, forgot the w's
http://www.vulvarpainfoundation.orgDianne
My bellydance "sisters" , our dogs, and me.
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Darlene-Estace cream really helps me also. It itches me sometimes when I first apply it, but then it is very soothing.
ChristieComment
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you can purchase n-acetyl glucosamine at web vitaminsComment
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Hi, I use a estrogen cream with Vitamen E that is a perscription from my doctor. It is specially prepared and cannot be filled at a regular pharmacy so I use "Women's International Pharmacy". Their web site is www.womensinternational.com........They have alot of information about women's health and hormone replacement thereapy. Hope this helps...Tina C. angelComment
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I also get my hormones from Womens International Pharmacy. My Dr. has them formulated to fit my needs and they are all natural. I can't tolerate the synthetic ones. He does a blood test to check my estrogen level and then goes from there.Comment
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I think I am "menopausal", will be 39 in a few days... I tried the premarin cream and was "on fire" my Uro switched to Estrace cream (it is an RX) and I apply it topically every night. It took a week or 2, but I do think it helps my vulvodynia and my ic.
Take Care,
KandyAlways try to do the right thing; it will astonish some people and gratify the rest- Mark Twain
DX: IC-2003, Systemic Lupus w/secondary Sjogren's-2009, Total Hysterectomy with BSO-2005, IBS-forever it seems, Renal Tubular Acidosis, Vitamin D deficiency-2008, Vulvar Vestibulitis-2002, Pudendal Neuralgia-2008
I also try and manage depression/anxiety, Migraines, Too many kidney stones to count-starting in 1991 to the present
I had my 1st urethral surgery at age 4, have had urethral syndrome from then on.
Failed treatments: Elmiron both instilled and oral caused severe increase in liver enzymes
Elavil and Ditropan-severe bladder retention
Currently on pain mgmt, lidocaine gel topically also gives some relief after initial 2-4 min burning when applied.
Prior treatment included pelvic floor therapy and TENS unit, both of which I still do as needed.Comment
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I use Estrace cream and it has helped me so much.
Hugs,
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It's been a while since I posted. I did get to the new primary care doctor and she prescribed Estrace cream, to apply where I burn, (1 gram, once a week for three weeks). After using three times, I didn't feel any better; still continue with constant urethral burning, and occasional spasms when my bladder is full. So today I called her and she prescribed Clobetasol cream which I've used for the first time today. Anybody else try this and was there any success?
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