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Vaginal burning: What could it be?

Posted by mmoss @mmoss, Mar 30, 2021

I am a 67 year old who in the last two months have a severe burning sensation in my vaginal area. I have been to every specialist and no one knows why. I have had a CT, Ultra sound, and been examined numerous times. There are no findings to what is causing this pain. I have no underlying medical conditions. Prior to this I was extremely healthy. Now I am in pain management and desperately want to be off pain medication and find a Dr who can diagnose what is happening to cause this burning. Any suggestions would be extremely welcome.

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germany100 | @germany100 | Oct 24, 2022
In reply to @germany100 "My gynecologist gave me an RX for a yeast infection. It is Boric Acid 600 mg,..." + (show)
@germany100

My gynecologist gave me an RX for a yeast infection. It is Boric Acid 600 mg, capsule form. Inserted into vaginal for a total of 2 capsules, (2 nights)woke up at 5;00 a.m. this a.m. My vagina is on fire. Took a cold shower, then tried to use ice chips, made things worse. Is there any thing I can do at home to help me. I am burning in the vagina so bad. I took one Tramadol 50 mg. to try to help for pain. I have a diflucan left over, can I take that?

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No answer??????

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Helen, Volunteer Mentor | @naturegirl5 | Oct 24, 2022
In reply to @germany100 "My gynecologist gave me an RX for a yeast infection. It is Boric Acid 600 mg,..." + (show)
@germany100

My gynecologist gave me an RX for a yeast infection. It is Boric Acid 600 mg, capsule form. Inserted into vaginal for a total of 2 capsules, (2 nights)woke up at 5;00 a.m. this a.m. My vagina is on fire. Took a cold shower, then tried to use ice chips, made things worse. Is there any thing I can do at home to help me. I am burning in the vagina so bad. I took one Tramadol 50 mg. to try to help for pain. I have a diflucan left over, can I take that?

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@germany100 We are not medical professionals on Mayo Clinic Connect so I can't advise you about what to take and not to take. We do provide support and suggestions and can tell you about our experiences. Many people find that very helpful.

I have had terrible vaginal infections that burned too so I know how painful that is.

The first thing to do is to call or contact your gynecologist if you have access to a patient portal. I don't know if you can take Diflucan. That's a question for your gynecologist.

Are you in the U.S.? There is a vaginal cream that one can buy over the counter for yeast infections called Monistat that I used to use for yeast infections. More recently though my doctor has prescribed Diflucan and I've taken it as directed which has cleared up my infections.

I hope you get through to your gynecologist. Please let me know what they suggest that you do.

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dbmenger | @dbmenger | Oct 25, 2022
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@naturegirl5

@germany100 We are not medical professionals on Mayo Clinic Connect so I can't advise you about what to take and not to take. We do provide support and suggestions and can tell you about our experiences. Many people find that very helpful.

I have had terrible vaginal infections that burned too so I know how painful that is.

The first thing to do is to call or contact your gynecologist if you have access to a patient portal. I don't know if you can take Diflucan. That's a question for your gynecologist.

Are you in the U.S.? There is a vaginal cream that one can buy over the counter for yeast infections called Monistat that I used to use for yeast infections. More recently though my doctor has prescribed Diflucan and I've taken it as directed which has cleared up my infections.

I hope you get through to your gynecologist. Please let me know what they suggest that you do.

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It’s an awful feeling; I sympathize. My gynecologist swabs my vagina with gentian violet whenever I have burning (usually from antibiotics). I also take a Diflucan three days apart.
My mom (who’s 103) said her gynecologist used to treat her with gentian violet too - it’s an oldie but goodie.

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tcushing | @tcushing | Nov 1, 2022

Has lichens sclerosis been ruled out? A gynecologist or dermatologist can take a tissue biopsy to diagnose. At about 68 yo I started to be very comfortable having intercourse. LS has varied symptoms. Fortunately I live outside Boston so and was able to get a quick diagnosis by my gynecologist and treatment with a dermatologist who runs LS Clinic.

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mariondenise | @mariondenise | Jan 12 9:07pm
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@merpreb

@mmoss- Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Things can really change in a minute, can't they? All of my burnings inside have been the result of yeast infections. Have you changed anything that you use to wash your "parts" with?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vulvodynia/symptoms-causes/syc-20353423
When you say your vaginal area can you describe this as inside, outside, or both? Have you had a recent UTI?

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Hi, I for one I have had a UTI for sometime,after finally getting it cleared,and treating BV as well, now I’m facing the same burning sensation that seems to not want to leave and this has been after several gynecology appointments. What can I do?

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sandy148 | @sandy148 | Jan 13 8:28am
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@mariondenise

Hi, I for one I have had a UTI for sometime,after finally getting it cleared,and treating BV as well, now I’m facing the same burning sensation that seems to not want to leave and this has been after several gynecology appointments. What can I do?

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Do not know if this is your problem but I get a burning sensation from vaginal dryness. I have to use estrogen insert (low dosage) three times a week. Check with your doctor because it is prescription.

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