Yvonne - Re: New Member Introduction.

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B,

I live in Mesa and I go to Dr. in Phx. I have vestibulitis - red &

burning. I have had this since May 2000. I have been going to him since Dec.

2000. I am not completely cured, but am doing a lot better since going to

him. If you do research on this group you will see that a lot of the others

have had yeast infections which they felt may be the problem. I have always

tested negative for yeast infections, but I did have a bacterial inf. when I

first went to Dr. . He is located at 300 W. Clarendon, Suite 300, Phx.

(602)265-1112. My husband and I did not have sex for 11 months and we have

been married for almost 38 years and have NEVER had this problem before. At

this time we have only done it 5 times since I got this. Thank God he is

understanding and patient. If I can be of help in any way, feel free to

e-mail me.

Geraldine

New Member Introduction.

> Hello to All!

>

> I joined this list at the beginning of the week: before Black Tuesday.

My

> heart and prayers are for NYC and all of us here in the States and around

> the world. May our leaders guide us with great wisdom.

>

> I have been lurking, trying to gather information, etc. and am amazed that

> so many of us are suffering from such frustrating problems. I don't feel

> so abnormal and alone now.

>

> I have been plagued with varying degrees of burning, itching, fissures,

> etc., for the last 14 years now. They have gotten worse and more frequent

> with time and now are a constant problem.

>

> I have used Lidex on and off (over the years) to get some relief but,

still

> am very sensitive and prone to irritation. Intercourse almost alway

brings

> the aftermath of irritation (burning/itching) and tearing. Oral sex (my

> personal favorite LOL! is out!

>

> Doctors have been treating me for Yeast and that is about it. When yeast

> medications became over-the-counter I just took matters into my own hands

> and have been treating the symptoms but not finding a cure.

>

> I believe that I have some type of chemical imbalance but, don't know

where

> to start. I went to my gyn and she wanted to do blood tests, which they

> have already done 2 years ago when I tried to get help.

>

> Here's what I know:

> 1. I'm alergic to metal. Can only wear hoop earings in 18k gold and 18k

> gold necklace. Anything with more nickel makes me break out in a rash.

> Post earings give me a bad (white puss and foul smell) infection in the

> earing holes in my ears.

> 2. I am alergic to any perfumes with musk in them. I get a horrible

> headache and nausea that lasts for hours after exposure. The same with

> cigarette smoke. I'm starting to become more sensitive to perfumes in

> general.

> 3. The second week of my cycle I am ok as long as I don't have sex. From

> the 3rd week on I battle growing irritation (itching/burning) and try to

> make pre-emtive strikes with suppositories for yeast infections but, I

> still end up with problems. MAYBE symptoms aren't AS severe but, they

just

> don't go away.

> 4. When I am tested for yeast infections 2/3rd's of the time they are

> negative.

> 5. I had a prolap cervix during my 2nd and 4th pregnancies. My cervix

was

> literally hanging out of my vagina until my 3rd trimester.

> 6. My 3rd pregnancy was ectopic. I lost the left philopian tube. My 4th

> pregnancy ended in premature birth. (The baby is fine).

>

> I don't know if all of this adds up to anything or not. I read on one

> website that women with bacterial vaginitis are more likely to experience

> ectopic pregnances and premature births...so maybe that is a piece of my

> puzzle?

>

> If anyone has information that they think migth help (or if anything

sounds

> familiar/similar) please let me know. Hubby and I are struggling with

> this. I very much would like a " normal " life!

>

> Thanks for taking the time to listen!

>

> B.

> p.s. I live 2 hours north of Phoenix, AZ if anyone knows of any miracle

> workers in my area! LOL!

>

>

>

>

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