[free spirit]

Check out info on vulvodynia. This can be characterized by unprovoked burning of the vulva. You can have a heavy white-to-yellow discharge that the docs will tell you is 'normal' but you know it's not normal for you, you may also notice that your vulvar area may be slightly redder than normal (though not necessarily). Sometimes there can also be a slight itch.

If you have been constantly dealing with yeast infections or other annoying painful conditions this can cause you to guard your tissues. In essence, you tighten up the muscles in your pelvis, this decreases blood supply to the area and also irritates the nerves. You end up creating a negative pain feedback loop.

Stop treating for yeast. The chemicals in monistat are harsh, avoid using the 1-day. If you must, use the 7 day treatment. Boric acid suppositories are gentler on the tissues than monistat. Next time you think you have a yeast infection, demand that your doc due a 7 day culture to determine if it is yeast or not. I have found if it is a yeast infection the pain gets unbelievable. If it's the vulvodynia acting up, then it stays at a certain pain level.

A good gyn who knows about pelvic pain issues and a qualified physical therapist who works with pelvic pain patients could be key to nipping this now before it becomes a real problem.

[Pink Balloon]

I think I'm experiencing the same thing? Thanks for the info free spirit. I've checked out vulvodynia and have narrowed down to strongly believing I have vulvar vestibulitis.
When I have the symptoms, taking Y.I. medication did the trick, only for awhile though.

[rae2u_112]

Bacterial vaginosis has some of the same symptoms as yeast. BV could have a yellow discharge rather than the chunky one that yeast gives you. BV also gives you itch. It is also common for you to get both BV and yeast at the same time or one after the other..... trust me...I know all to well. Did the doctor check you for bacterial?

[rae2u_112]

I too have yellow discharge. The consistency is the same as when you are ovulating..slimy, there is no odor, but there is alot of it and I do have the burning along with it. I just got treated with Clindese and Diflucan about 1 1/2 weeks ago and I have been taking acidophilus and cranberry pills. I'm not sure what this is. What are the signs of Clamydia, and Gonorrhea? Don't there have to be a foul odor and pelvic pain. I've been dealing with BV and Yeast for so long now, I can't tell the difference anymore either.

Thanks
K

Have you gone to the doctor to have a swab taken for std's? Trichamonis and chlamydia give you yeast symptoms...but so does bacterial vaginosis. As I said in a previous response...it is common to have BV and yeast infection at the same time or one after the other. It is quite possible that the yeast was cured but now BV needs attention. The doctor can easily swab you and look atb it under the microscope during your visit.

[TamaraL]

I have to ask - are you seeing a specialist (obgyn) or are you seeing your family doctor? If the latter, you need to see a specialist. If the former, you need to ask for a referral to someone even more specialized; or at least get a second opinion. Perhaps your doctor just isn't sure...