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My pain level can be quite high if I think I am well. It is difficult to describe. It burns, feels hot, sometimes itches. But it is not constant. I like to think that my pain level is less when I work out strenuously. I think maybe it increases the blood flow to the effected areas. Finding a caring physician is essential. On a couple of occasions the pain was so intolerable that I called the physicians emergency numbers. I was very lucky to have some caring dental, Oral Medicine, and Dermatologists who have been so helpful when the pain is too much to handle. Don’t give up and keep communicating with your care team. Ask them what you should be doing. If they cannot help as for a referral. I must admit I have not been trilled by the gynecologists help. One even told me I should have a hysterectomy. I asked for a second opinion. The second Dr said. I don’t know what this is.....but it is not cancer...and if you were my wife I would wait and see. (I was 44 the and I am 77 now. I believe it can be managed, but not cured! Ask your care providers for the help you need.
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maryz- I understand the symptoms of feeling like your tissue is burning, hot and at time itchy. I dealt with this for over 15 years and even with good medical nothing helped for long. I did not have typical yeast issues with discharge or test positive for yeast in vagina, but never did have the vulvae biopsy. Last Oct 2019 went on an anti-inflammation diet I already mentioned in this discussion. It is mainly giving up processed sugar for life along with other foods that raise inflammation. I began getting results within 6 weeks, after 3 months symptoms better but still some swelling and discomfort. For the last 3 months will tell you the difference is dramatic. My tissue swelling is completely gone, all redness gone along with discomfort in any form. I had dealt with vulvae issues for over a decade and now feel youthful. When reaching for processed sugar or eating more than a small piece of fruit daily tell yourself, "When will you learn, it's going to make you burn". Relief from pain is a big motivator in self discipline. I agree that this condition is chronic, it will return if I resume if I eat sugars.