Guest guest Posted September 22, 2004 Report Share Posted September 22, 2004 Hey guys, Has anyone tried going to an allergy clinc? Had a girl come into work today who had gone to one here in my town and they were able to tell her she's allergic to something in the air. Said they stuck her a lot of times until they came across something that made her skill redden up. Just wondering if this maybe something i should look into. My vv has had a lot of redness and soreness to it, that even my ob/gyn mentioned that it could be an allergy. Any thoughts? Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 Hi Holly, I'm interested in the possibility that my symtoms are linked to an allergy, too. The last gyn I went to thought my pain was a reaction to Always pads (specifically the plastic layer on top) and recommended I use Kotex. I wasn't too surprised because I already felt Kotex pads were more comfortable, but using them exclusively (the maxi's and not the thin pads..they have more chemicals) made my skin feel much less sore and irritated. It didn't cure my condition at all, but I wonder what else I could be sensitive to. Do I have to be referred to an allergy clinic or can I find one myself?? Should I make specific mention about my vag pain? Please keep posting anything you find out. ~Sadie > thanks for the replies. I too find it strange that an allergy would be > localized in only that particular area. I started experienceing symptoms shortly > after moving into a new house. Had my water tested and it had a higher PH level > then even the water company suggested it should. My theory is that I am yeast > sensitive. Doc's willing to let me try some crm and pills for yeast for a few > months and see what happens. Am going to look into this allergy clinc and see > what I can find out. Will keep you posted. > > Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2004 Report Share Posted September 24, 2004 questions re. allergy testing: since I have never done it but want to, do you guys have any advice what to ask for and how to make sure one is tested properly re. vulvar pain? E.g. Dusty, you mentioned your shampoo - did you bring in your shampoo or does a good allergist know what allergens to test for? I heard the yeast test is different from the typical skin test they do on you back and that not everyone does it. Thanks bel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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