Guest guest Posted January 24, 1999 Report Share Posted January 24, 1999 I have not had any problems with the vaseline and have been using it for four weeks now. I had a lot of trouble with the various prescription creams and ointmnets and only got minimal relief from them. If I am in a serious flare up, all the other stuff (nystatin, mycolog II, colbetasol, synemol ...) burn when I put them on and offer minimum relief. The idea with the vaseline is it forms a barrier so that you don't get further irritated and have a chance to heal. With the sitz or tub soak 2X a day for twenty minute I'm doing okay. My IC symptoms have remained stable and I have not had any infection symptoms. Other people on the list have talked about using Vitamin E oil and Vitamin E creams. I have not tried either of these since the doc recommended vaseline and it seems to work. When I don't take the time to soak and use it in the morning I have a harder time getting through the day comfortably. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 1999 Report Share Posted January 24, 1999 Thanks Deb. Maybe I'll try it. I have IC as well. I just didn't want a flare up of infections. I'm like you, all the cremes made it worse and so did Vitamin E. I was going to try Tea Tree Oil, but I think I'll do what you're doing first. Thanks!!!! Lainey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 1999 Report Share Posted January 25, 1999 Hi Friends, I know some of the gals in the past have been against Vaseline...but, from my own personal standpoint...it has always brought me great relief...with no side-effects. I've been using it for almost two years now. I spread a thin layer around the outer vaginal area in the a.m. and again upon retiring for the night. I also use it after sex with Hubby. It sure helps the inflammation to calm down in a hurry. I make sure I rinse off really well after sex..and then apply a thin layer of Vaseline to the area. I'm usually no worse for the wear the next day. Hope this helps answer the question! Hugs, Carla CBSTOPSMom@... GB...formerlly due to YEAST/Antibiotics..and VV sufferer of two years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 1999 Report Share Posted February 1, 1999 Dear Lona, I have heard of women using A & D ointment but have never tried it myself. Of the three one swore by it and I have no idea about what happened to the other two. Blessings, Shirley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 1999 Report Share Posted February 1, 1999 Shirley, Hi , I guess I am the fourth person to try A and D ointment. Put me on the no help irritated list! Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 1999 Report Share Posted February 1, 1999 I find that vaseline can be soothing. You just have to make sure you are good and dry before you put it on. Any moisture on your skin can be trapped by the vaseline and in turn cause even more problems. Another thing to use that my doctor suggested in (believe it or not) vegetable oil. It can be messy but it too can be soothing. Rochelle > Re: vaseline > > > From: DLitzfletc@... > > I have not had any problems with the vaseline and have been using > it for four > weeks now. I had a lot of trouble with the various prescription > creams and > ointmnets and only got minimal relief from them. If I am in a > serious flare > up, all the other stuff (nystatin, mycolog II, colbetasol, > synemol ...) burn > when I put them on and offer minimum relief. The idea with the > vaseline is it > forms a barrier so that you don't get further irritated and have > a chance to > heal. With the sitz or tub soak 2X a day for twenty minute I'm > doing okay. > My IC symptoms have remained stable and I have not had any > infection symptoms. > Other people on the list have talked about using Vitamin E oil > and Vitamin E > creams. I have not tried either of these since the doc > recommended vaseline > and it seems to work. When I don't take the time to soak and use > it in the > morning I have a harder time getting through the day comfortably. Deb > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 1999 Report Share Posted February 1, 1999 I wondered about A & D ointment? I walk to aisle and look for that perfect thing to help. I have heard about Aquaphor, but wonder if any of you have tired anything else? Look at my {{NEW}} page: featuring Wolf Haven http://notableweb.com/nativeculture Walk in peace, Lona ( ICQ# 16175003) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- icq help http://www.onelist.com./subscribe.cgi/icqusers > > >I find that vaseline can be soothing. You just have to make sure you are >good and dry before you put it on. >Any moisture on your skin can be trapped by the vaseline and in turn cause >even more problems. >Another thing to use that my doctor suggested in (believe it or not) >vegetable oil. It can be messy but it too can be soothing. > >Rochelle > >> Re: vaseline >> >> >> From: DLitzfletc@... >> >> I have not had any problems with the vaseline and have been using >> it for four >> weeks now. I had a lot of trouble with the various prescription >> creams and >> ointmnets and only got minimal relief from them. If I am in a >> serious flare >> up, all the other stuff (nystatin, mycolog II, colbetasol, >> synemol ...) burn >> w hen I put them on and offer minimum relief. The idea with the >> vaseline is it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 1999 Report Share Posted February 2, 1999 My vulvar specialist reccommended A & D ointment used sparingly. It did help some but is not a cure all. At least it did not burn the way other creams/ointments have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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