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[Katejo]

If you're sore, drinking loads of water will dilute the urine so it stings less. I sometimes use the cystitis powder sachets. They sort of neutralise the acid.

I don't mean that it burns inside at all. Have had that with cystitis. It just irritates externally a bit.

[CLKD]

Katejo - Maybe flush with cool water after a pee ...... what colour is your urine during the day?

[Katejo]

Is the patch white katejo?

I thought that local eastrogen encouraged the tissues to create their own moisture. Ithat ithe "eastrogenised tissue would lubricate itself somewhst say during sexual arousal.s that not right? 

Maybe the blood levels of E need to be a decent level too. I definitely read in a trial (cant remember where, I've read so much most of it's a blur) but I do remember it saying that levels should be above 250 pmol to treat VA symptoms.

 maybe there is a "ladder of symptoms" and the lower rungs like hot flushes need less systemic eastrogen to resolve than the higher ones like anxiety/depression and VA.  It would explain why some ladies  find a resolution of physical symptoms on a pretty low dose but not VA. Just a thought.

I definitely notice (still have uterus and cervix) that I have no cervical mucus anymore. Does raising E levels restore this. Not sure how the mechanism works but I used to have a "healthy" discharge with definite clear mucus and it kept things comfortable  I have no discharge at all now.

I had a look in the full length mirror and i can't see any white at all.

[CLKD]

That's good!  One thing to stop worrying about 

[Lizzie06]

? Lizzie ? 

Reading other ladies experiences and advice I've continued using Vagifem which has stopped the recurring UTI's, and started using estriol 0.01% externally for the itch. The itch has gone, I still get the occasional signs of BV which I use multi gyn to sort out.

[Katejo]

? Lizzie ? 

Reading other ladies experiences and advice I've continued using Vagifem which has stopped the recurring UTI's, and started using estriol 0.01% externally for the itch. The itch has gone, I still get the occasional signs of BV which I use multi gyn to sort out.

The itch has gone completely? The Estriol gives me temporary relief but it does come back by the  next day.

[CLKD]

Icthyness is a sign of dryness ;-) - mayB Katejo - use something else that lasts longer? 

VA mimics urine infection-type symptoms really really well.

[Lizzie06]

Katejo yes itch has gone. I use the estriol nightly and also use VMagic thou the day.

[Katejo]

Icthyness is a sign of dryness ;-) - mayB Katejo - use something else that lasts longer? 

VA mimics urine infection-type symptoms really really well.

I use Olive and Bee as well.

[Dierdre]

I've never had itching with VA, soreness, burning, etc but never itching. The vulvar specialist I saw said I had traces of lichen scelorisis and lichen plantus that was not active at the time, so not sure what that meant,  but again no itching or white patches and these are supposed to be the main symptoms. Although I have read a post on here that said this is not always the case so it could be Lichens. The specialist also said I could go for months or even years and not have a flare up, so maybe its dormant or he could be wrong, not had a biopsy. The only time I've had itching is with thrush, have you tried an oral tablet for this Katejo.

[CLKD]

Thrush shouldn't be treated on an 'if possible' basis ........ it should be looked at ;-)

'canasestan' pessary sent me into a cool bath for several hours, it burned dreadfully.  Turned out symptoms were due to VA.

[Dierdre]

Our surgery advises against a doctors appointment for thrush as its classed as a  minor ailment and we would be redirected to the chemist. Your'e lucky if you can get an appointment within 2 weeks sometimes. I agree about the canestin pessary and also the cream burning, I cant use it either but I will take an oral tablet that works quite quickly if it's thrush and  you dont have the luxury of a doctor that will see you straight away and  take a swab. I think also you can buy a kit OTC to test for BV and thrush now. Touch wood, I haven't had thrush for a long while as my VA's been behaving its self.

[CLKD]

Tnx Dierdre - LIVE yoghurt is also helpful, eaten and applied 

[Dancinggirl]

Good post Birdy - everyone thinks GUM clinics are for STDs but these specialist clinics see and treat so many things to do with the urogenital area they are naturally far better informed. My daughter has had a check up on quite a few occasions, for peace of mind, regarding a number of problems from UTIs to strange discharge and they were brilliant - also very sensitive and supportive as well.
DG x

[CLKD]

Would you want to show your nethers to a Pharmacist though  to get a diagnosis of thrush?  OK if you have been treated previously, however .......