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constant burning

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In our live, online study of 991 people with Vulvodynia, 66% of 665 respondents have reported "constant burning".

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8 comments on constant burning:

I developed Vulvadynia 4 years ago when I had constant burning, thought I had a urinary infection. Everyone told me I was dry and to take premarin cream. It burned and then I found a Dr who specialized in this. I tried everything including a vestibulectomy. Burning and spasming came back. Dr. put botox in vagina and bowel. Did not work. Nerve blocks did not work. Now they want to do more surgery near my urethera and I am scared. I burn or spasm everyday. Every now and then I have a free day and everyone can tell as I am a completely different person. Is there any help for this????
Posted by: Ellyce April 24, 2009 3:56 pm

only when i am super-itchy and itch myself raw which turns into burning, especially during urination
Posted by: Delphistarr February 19, 2009 8:01 pm

The burning occurs without anything touching me or any movement at all. I sleep without undies and have to keep my legs separated by two pillows. I have tried putting firm pressure on the area through various means and that helps at times and at others it causes more pain.
Posted by: no.help.in.atlanta February 7, 2009 5:13 pm

I can't even wear underwear anymore. THis came on a couple years ago out of the blue. I never had VV in the past. Treatments with antidepressant, anticonvulsants, physical therapy, aren't working. It seemed gabapentine worked temporarily. I was able to wear underwear for short periods like going out to movie etc. But it doesn't seem to be working. Having yeast infections definately make my symptoms worse. Lidocaine temporarily helps after I get over the burn I feel after application.
Posted by: IowaGirl February 7, 2009 8:51 am

I can take a tepid soak and apply Lidocaine cream to relieve the burn.
Posted by: Bedelia February 6, 2009 3:41 pm

I have had Vulvadinia for two years now and I've seen over 10 doctors now... I have had the constant burning and sometimes stinging some days better than others but no day is a normal day. It's just the degree of how bad it gets.... I recently went to see a new dermatologist in Santa Barbara 3 hrs from my home... and she prescribed anti - depressant for me and the burning for the most part has helped alot. I notice that when I am ovulating it seems to burn more.
Posted by: Dana November 26, 2008 8:53 pm

Wow, sorry Alison! Have you looked at the Treatments page to find some ideas of what things to try?
Posted by: Alexandra November 1, 2008 9:09 pm

i have been in pain for 3 years and nothing has helped, it all began from a sting from bubble bath that just got worse. ive been told i have vulvodynia but all the doctors i have seen have no idea how to cure me. please help , im in agony all the time
Posted by: alison October 31, 2008 11:29 am