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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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