female only Vaginal itch/burning/swelling

[jaciqltz 0]

Ok it started about 3 weeks ago. Thought it might be a yeast infection, but did not really have the same FEEL or symptoms. Just a whole lot of itching in the entire pubic region and inner thighs...

But I did a monistat 1 anyway...not much change in symptoms. So I bought some extra strength Vagisil...HOLY CARP...I used it last night and spend the whole night in the bathroom with a cold wash rag trying to sooth things, and fighting the urge to scratch my self silly....it was like someone poured acid on me and I could not get it to stop burning, and itching, and swelling...

today is not much better, swelling has gone down, but not sure for how long or why!

I am afraid my sugars may be the trigger to the itch, but now it appears I must have an allergic reaction to what was in the vagisil....my inner thighs look burned, and the itch is now like a NERVE pain, no matter how hard or how long you scratch, the itch never stops...

I also now feel a pressure in my groin, almost like menstral cramps., but I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago, so no menses here!

I am at a loss as to what to do and have no DR available until Tues. the earliest!

Not sure if this is something the band is causing, but I am only 3 3/4 months out from surgery, so have NOT ruled out the strong diet change!

Edited December 27, 2009 by jaciqltz

[jaciqltz 0]

glad I noticed my ticker was wrong...

[soocalchic 1,087]

might be some sort of bacterial infection hun.. Unless you are not sexually active i wouldnt rule this out.

[Saraboo 21]

It sounds like you maight have bv-bacterial vaginosis. It's an infection where the symptoms are similar to a yeast inefection. An antibiotic should clear it up if thats the case. I had the same thing, and I was miserable.

[rafa2 5]

Being as uncomfortable as you are, and considering your symptoms it probably is vaginosis as mentioned by a poster above, I would go to a walk in or th ER. I couldn't possibly wait until Tuesday. Fact is you'll probably need a prescription for antibiotics, and the sooner you start the treatment the better. Good luck!

[nebraskahickchi 2]

Sounds like BV to me, too. The meds they give you for that work very, very quickly... go see your doctor right away!! It's worth it!