something is going on down there

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Registered: 11-04-2003
something is going on down there
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Tue, 11-04-2003 - 12:05am
for the past couple of months i have had a white milky discharge, well it never itched, burned or anything. until recently when i was haveing sex it burned so bad, the lower part of my vagina, well that is now just a non stop burn, it isn't strong, it just feels like a light indian burn,and i am red and slightly swollen down there, i have an appointment in december, but what can i do until then?? if anyone can help please thank you so much
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Registered: 07-01-2003
Tue, 11-04-2003 - 9:55am
Well - your symptoms are pretty general. It could be anything from a yeast infection to a bacterial infection or just an allergic reaction of some kind. My guess is yeast, sometimes sex can make it worse and that's probably why it hadn't really bothered you until then. Sorry I can't help you more!! Why do you have to wait until December to go to the doctors?? Call and see if you can get an earlier appointment - in most cases (my doc always does this anyways) if you tell them that you're experiencing vaginal burning and stuff they'll try to get an appointment for you ASAP.

Good luck!

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Registered: 05-15-2003
Wed, 11-05-2003 - 1:17am
How about trying what they call a "sitz bath?" Some Epson Salt in a hot water bath (maybe a quarter of a bath full) and just "sit" there for a while. If nothing else, it will help relieve the symptoms until you can see a doctor!

Wendy

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Registered: 05-14-2003
Wed, 11-05-2003 - 11:15am

Good suggestion!


You can also use baking soda.

 


 


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Registered: 03-29-2004
Mon, 03-29-2004 - 3:23pm
What did you find out about your symptoms?

I'm having the same ones...I went to the doctor he said it was bacterial vaginosis. I've been on the medication for 6 days and I'm still having the symptoms.

Thanks!

Andrea
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Registered: 02-04-2004
Tue, 03-30-2004 - 9:13am
I had the same problem with bacterial vaginosis. I took my medication for 7 days, even after the next day i still had the problem. But very soon after it went away!!!