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[holidaylover]

 Hi Ladies

I've posted previously about my UTI symptoms which seem to be getting worse.  At the beginning of March I had 3 days of Trimoprethim, then Nitrofurtoin which I think I had a reaction to (tingling extremities and tongue).  Just before the UTI symptoms came I had started taking Ovestin again, which I had got out the habit of using.  I wasn't taking this for UTI symptoms but for internal dryness.  My UTI symptoms got worse again, but for some strange reason I only had them bad one day a week.  I upped the Ovestin again thinking this would help but what I'm noticing is that my symptoms are getting worse. Very sore in the pubic area.  Full bladder pressure, pain and bloating with constant urge to pee, although hardly any pee comes out.  There seems to be a bit of bowel irritation too.  Has anyone noticed that Ovestin has worsened their symptoms instead of improving them.

[CLKD]

When I re-start the 1st 24 hours the symptoms niggle - have U tried taking pain relief and using an 'extra' dose one/2 mid-afternoon then continuing every night?  Why did U stop treatment, it's essential to keep on top of VA.  It mimics repeated urine infection-type symptoms really really well. 

Constipation can cause symptoms to niggle.  Applying internally and around the urethra and vulva may well help.  My sysmptos are of feeling a full bladder with irritation . 

What R your periods doing?

[holidaylover]

My periods are doing nothing CLKD, hence why I'm posting in the Postmenopause section!
I don't have constipation, and the UTI symptoms only started after taking the Ovestin.  I started with the two week loading dose, then down to twice a week, as instructed.  UTI symptoms started then, so I upped the Ovestin dose thinking if its VA extra might help but the UTI symptoms have worsened.

[CLKD]

These symptoms 4 me were really annoying and limiting  .  MayB a different form of treatment would ease the feelings?  Remind us how you were when you initially began with VA treatment. 

[chopsuey]

Holidaylover - Ovestin (0.1% estriol) really irritated my vagina and bladder, causing soreness and frequency of urination. Have you tried a pessary instead? They didn't work for me however, as they never seemed to dissolve. I prefer a cream based treatment and now use the 0.01% estriol by Marlborough pharmaceuticals. The other chemicals in it are very different to Ovestin and I find it very soothing and can go through the night now without needing the loo. It's the same amount of estriol per dose - the quantity of cream is just more.   

[holidaylover]

CLKD Think I was fine, but it was a few years ago.   Looking back its probably two years since I used it last and it was two years ago I had similar symptoms regarding UTI.    I never than associated it with Ovestin but it has me wondering.  I see my doctor on Friday regarding symptoms so we shall see!  Just wanted to see if anyone else had experienced similar.

Chopsuey, that's good to know. (Not that you suffered, but that it could be the reason for my pain also).  I'll also look into the alternatives. Thanks

[CLKD]

As I dropped off to sleep my next thought was that the fillers/packaging may be irritating rather than the active ingredient.

[Lime]

holidaylover,
yes, same as you,  used estriol internally last night and today uti symptoms worse.
Vagifem seems to be better for me.
Hope your Doctor has some advice for you.

[holidaylover]

Thanks for the reply Lime.  I'll ask tomorrow about an alternative.  Terrible pain today, constant running to loo, with little flow, but seems to be affecting my bowel and stomach, causing indigestion type pain.  Feel totally inflamed. 

[Lime]

holidaylover,

Did your Doc offer any alternatives?
It’s hard for me to know if the pain is an infection or just the awful burning from VA.  I saw my gyne a few days ago who tested for infection but have not heard back from him yet. Burning like crazy now.

xLime

[holidaylover]

Lime
 
Well he's given me another lot of antibiotics.  Urine sample was negative with dipstick but showed traces of blood.  Its been sent off to the lab.  I have an appointment tomorrow to get an internal examination (which I cant say I'm looking forward to, I'm scared its going to be extremely sore).  I'll ask then about replacing of the Ovestin.  I've been awake all night with pain, but this time it seems to be more bowel spasms and pain and burning up into my digestive tract. But I also have a sord of weird feeling in the vagina area, almost heavy, so I'm wondering about prolapse.  I imagine I will also be tested for infection then too.  I'll let you . 

[CLKD]

Many urine samples show traces and if there is VA it stands to reason that there may be blood on passing urine because the vaginal tissues tear easily.  Although ABs will ease symptoms briefly they should not be the first course of treatment due to World Wide overuse of them. 

Dip stick testing often isn't enough. 

Have U taken any pain relief?

[holidaylover]

CLKD, Ive taken my antibiotic, paracetamol and buscopan for my bowel.  Drinking peppermint tea to see if that helps.

[CLKD]

When VA flares up my bowel feels 'stuck' ....... 

[Lime]

holidaylover,

I’m taking an antibiotic now too, as well as using vaginal yeast medication.  I get strange feelings in different parts too.  It’s very difficult to sort out.
Wish you the best tomorrow, hope it is not too painful.  I had a vag ultrasound last week & was sore for a few days afterwards.