Topic: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness (Read 874384 times)

Hotnbothered · « **Reply #195 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:29:35 AM »

Hi Suzanne,
it's no fun is it?

I got really sore about 6 months ago & it improved just before having a slight show (couldn't really call it a period!!) Then it was downhill rapidly again so I went & got vagifem, used it fo 14 nights & now have to use twice a week, it has improved, so I am hoping I have stopped the deterioration in time

Could you possibly have cystitis or water infection?
I got very sore even just going to the loo, but I knew it was only the atrophy, but apparently cystitis is common in women when they get very sore & dry., might be worth getting it checked out.

catweazle · « **Reply #196 on:** September 09, 2009, 07:30:43 AM »

Hi SuziQ

Glad you are starting to feel better. I use Ovestin as well and it has made a huge difference.
However I ALWAYS use a lubricant as well, I'm using Durex Play at the moment and very happy with it. The risk of soreness if I don't use lube is just too great. The Ovestin plumps everything back up nicely but doesn't seem to provide the juices as well, if you know what I mean

I would definitely recommend you use some kind of lubrication, if you don't the friction will make any symptoms down there so much worse.

Catweazle x

Hotnbothered · « **Reply #197 on:** September 09, 2009, 10:32:15 AM »

Yes catweazle, I agree, forgot to say that I use lube as well

Suzi Q · « **Reply #198 on:** September 16, 2009, 10:07:06 AM »

Hottie and Catweazle

PLumps come back look OK downstairs hoods still small now as are labia
4th day of no pain been back on nightly useage for 17 days
I agree with juices Ive lost all mine they went about 2 years ago
But the Ovestin seems to act as a lubricant for me and I know if its not with in 2 secs it STOOOPPPPP
Thanks for all the concern
Suzi Q

Hope you 2 are feeling OK today?

Hotnbothered · « **Reply #199 on:** September 16, 2009, 03:24:51 PM »

Fine today thank you, if a little frazzled

Suzi Q · « **Reply #200 on:** September 16, 2009, 10:53:05 PM »

I feel like saying TOLD ME woke up this morning not feeling good (song Hemans Hermits!)
After 4 fab days today Thursday iffy burny tingly not as yet sore but the bastards back
See how the am goes but my pubic hairs are tingly the openings tingly and feels a but hot
SOD IT what did I do yesterday? Im truley fed up I also look like ive given birth Im open honest?
Ok here goes the day please please dont let it get any worse BUMMER
Im not Suzi Q today IM one very pissed off and angry SUZANNE!!!!
Ps hope everyone else is OK honest

Ellen · « **Reply #201 on:** September 17, 2009, 02:54:42 PM »

Hi SuziQ,

Sorry to hear that you are having such a bad time. I hope things settle down soon.

Ellen xx

Suzi Q · « **Reply #202 on:** September 22, 2009, 07:43:17 AM »

Hi Ellen CLKD HOTTIE TAZ AND everyone
well except for a week last saturday and a few hours last Thusday evening nothing dinada
Been 2 weeks now thats the longest ever maybe Ive cracked it
Loo those days seem to be over average last 10 days 5 times a day or less
I didnt use cream Fri or sat and was fine in Sunday and a bit iffy in the am leaking iritating after a bit it went
I pray to god this is over its been a year every day now is a bloody fab blessing
Suzi Q xxx

Suzi Q · « **Reply #203 on:** October 27, 2009, 08:59:04 AM »

Well the bastards back
Burning stinging iritating sore at the opening
Im starting to wonder if the Ovestin is maybe irirtating me now
MY fanny today feels like Ive been punched yet it looks heaps better
Except for the vanishing clittoras hood and the dis labia
Fed up now had enough all this started with an itch one Sunday its been 13mnths now
OK not all the time but even on good days you wait for the pain to start
One very sad Suzi Q

catweazle · « **Reply #204 on:** October 27, 2009, 01:22:54 PM »

Suzi could you have an allergy to something?
I ask because I once switched brands of washing powder and ended up very sore and itchy down there. It took me ages to figure out what was causing it.

You could try going knickerless for a few days to see if it helps

Catweazle x

Suzi Q · « **Reply #205 on:** October 27, 2009, 01:26:03 PM »

NOPE not changes anything
Dont even use soap any more
Today was the worst day in ages
Tonight it was pure battery acid
Hubby said put cream in
I said did it last night he said give it a go
5mins later it was about 75% better Im fed up now
Suzi Q

Hotnbothered · « **Reply #206 on:** October 27, 2009, 05:09:39 PM »

Suzi,
have you checked the ingredient list, just in case they have slightly changed?
i hate it when you get 'new & improved' of anything because I always find it's not as good or reliable as it was previously

i can't use ovestin or orthon gynest, I am allergic to chlorohexadine (sp)

Suzi Q · « **Reply #207 on:** October 28, 2009, 07:49:56 AM »

Well it got better as the day went on still hot and acchy not burning as such though
Had a shower no burning but just used water its just sore but better than yesterday
Thought Id die last night it was soooo bad the BURNING was terrible
Im red raw down there looked in miirror made an appt to see my old GP 21/11
If I have to have my fanny looked at then I can just about manage Michael
Put some more cream in tonight just a bit see how tomorrow goes
Hope Hottie your day went fabo some buggar had better have had a good day hehehe
Hugs Suzi Q

Taz2 · « **Reply #208 on:** October 28, 2009, 07:58:20 AM »

Suzi - are you sure you haven't got thrush - it doesn't always show the same symptoms in everyone. I read somewhere that all these problems started for you after a course of antibiotics? Have you ever had a swab taken to work out if it is one of the numerous infections we can get in our "bits"? I know it is probably a daft question and that you have more than likely followed up all the possible causes but sometimes the simple things can be overlooked http://www.womenshealthlondon.org.uk/leaflets/thrush/thrush.html

Taz x

Suzi Q · « **Reply #209 on:** October 28, 2009, 12:50:16 PM »

NOPE had water tested 4 times the second one showed up a very nasty infection
It wouldnt suprise me to find ive thrush again and or a UTI Ive made an appt for 21/11
If its like again tonight sod it I will go to a GP down the road Im almost at the end of my rope
Also took my blue pill hubbie stood over me and with in 30mins or so the pain eased considerably
Hes always saying a lot of it is nerves but this is just like last year it hurt so much
Put a tad more cream in tonight 3rd night now just 1/2 the amount but I feel like ive been punched
I hope your days been heaps better than mine and I feel so bad I cant show any excitment about our trip im in too muc pain
Oddly pain killers dont help wonder why?
Hugs and thank you
Suzi Q

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