vulvodynia pain

I too am tired of all the different pain I get lately.
I get shooting pains in my vaginal area also.
Also in my rectal area, go figure!
I never know where or when it’s coming!
I can be fine one minute, then get a sharp stabbing pain, somewhere in my body.
It can last short time, or hours, even after I take something for it.

It's probably pelvic floor dysfunction, I have it and it is one of those things that goes along with fibromyalgia. These muscles get tense for no reason just like the other ones in my body, it comes and goes.

Hi @healthybon, I'm sorry you're in such discomfort. Having widespread pain isn't easy in general let alone the addition of vaginal pain. Been there, doing that. Something to consider is Central Sensitization Syndrome (CSS) which is a chronic pain condition that can affect permanent changes in the central nervous system whereas the brain receives louder messages causing false signals almost like fight or flight. CSS is an umbrella syndrome to many conditions such as fibromyalgia and neuropathy, and can affect sensory, muscles, nerves, joints via hypersensitivity. See more on CSS here:

An Overview of Central Sensitivities Syndrome-
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/central-sensitivity-syndromes-716160

You mention having fibromyalgia and prior covid. Some people end up with hypersensitivity from long covid and I'm wondering if your newest vulvodynia isn't part of that. What do you think?

Omg! Thank you for that link. It’s quite informative. I will check it out. Perhaps, that’s why I was prescribed an antidepressant. It would have been nice it it was explained to me.

You're very welcome I'm glad the link was helpful . To be honest most doctors don't understand central pain sensitization or take the time to learn about it. Mostly I have found that doctors stay in their Lane and prescribe for what their specialty is without thinking outside of the box. Mayo Clinic has a pain Rehabilitation Center:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/pain-rehabilitation-center/sections/overview/ovc-20481691
Also you might want to check out this video by Dr Christopher Sletten of the Jacksonville Florida Mayo Clinic PRC:
https://youtu.be/vJNhdnSK3WQ?si=G9vySoHBXdz7VKgf
He breaks down Central sensitization syndrome and offers not only the science behind it but helps bring validation to some of the unexplainable.

I hope you find this helpful, too. Will you let me know if the video resonates with you? What are your next steps in management of your symptoms?

susan, thanks for your response. I'm getting ready for pelvic floor exercises...I do use the cream now. How long did it take for the burning not to return?

Do you know how they test for that? Can a doctor confirm with pelvic exam?

Hi @healthybon, I'm sorry you're in such discomfort. Having widespread pain isn't easy in general let alone the addition of vaginal pain. Been there, doing that. Something to consider is Central Sensitization Syndrome (CSS) which is a chronic pain condition that can affect permanent changes in the central nervous system whereas the brain receives louder messages causing false signals almost like fight or flight. CSS is an umbrella syndrome to many conditions such as fibromyalgia and neuropathy, and can affect sensory, muscles, nerves, joints via hypersensitivity. See more on CSS here:

An Overview of Central Sensitivities Syndrome-
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/central-sensitivity-syndromes-716160

You mention having fibromyalgia and prior covid. Some people end up with hypersensitivity from long covid and I'm wondering if your newest vulvodynia isn't part of that. What do you think?