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Yeast Infection, Mild Burning, Itchy. What Should I Do?
I have been treating myself for what I assumed is a yeast infection for 6 days. I have used 2 days of diflacan vagisal (made it burn ) stopped use I doubled up on my probiotics and started taking azo yeast pills over the counter. I tried yogurt it relieved it for a day or two now its back. I have been on valtrex suppressive therapy not helping. I then started taking Lysine for immune system and I tried tea tree oil temporarily relieved it the best out of everything. Last night I started 7 day Monistat and now it feels itchy again. No abnormal smell or discharge. Just very inflamed and itchy slight very mild burning. Vulva and clitoris a little on the opening not inside. I have a dr appt in three days what else can I do to relieve this and what can it possibly be.
Thu, 2 May 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Your history suggests inflammation and itching of the vulva.
The treatment should be started after relevant investigations.
As you have mentioned that there is no associated discharge.
Fungal infections are usually associated with whitish curdy discharge and itchiness.
However, there are many other infections which cause itchiness and inflammation.
Identification of the causative organism is needed for right treatment.
A vaginal smear and urine examination are needed for making a diagnosis.
Consult a gynecologist for relevant investigations and treatment.
Thanks and take care.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Your history suggests inflammation and itching of the vulva.
The treatment should be started after relevant investigations.
As you have mentioned that there is no associated discharge.
Fungal infections are usually associated with whitish curdy discharge and itchiness.
However, there are many other infections which cause itchiness and inflammation.
Identification of the causative organism is needed for right treatment.
A vaginal smear and urine examination are needed for making a diagnosis.
Consult a gynecologist for relevant investigations and treatment.
Thanks and take care.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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