I doubt this will be helpful, but thought you might feel better knowing someone else feels your pain ;-) This happens to me sometimes too. The hair pulling sensation (which is particularly odd, since I shave, lol), and that sort of deep bruised feeling in my pubic bone and hip. I've sort of connected it to inactivity/lots of sitting and lack of sleep--it seemed much worse and much more frequent when I had a sedentary job, long commute, long hours, 24/7 call, and did lots of traveling. It probably sounds counterintuitive, but when it was really aching I'd go run up and down the stairs a few times at work, go for a walk around the block, do some "office yoga", that kind of thing, and that seemed to help. Other than that, I don't know of any trigger, or anything else that makes it better. I guess I don't really pay attention anymore...
Well, I meant that I was exposed to HPV 12 years ago and haven't had the complications (ie dysplasia) in about 5 years. Wasn't sure if it could still cause problems. I think my BIGGEST concern was herpes 2 or something cancerous from HPV. But I am assuming that, after nearly 5 or 6 weeks, I would have had some type of breakout by now? And the symptoms probably wouldn't last so long? Especially after a month of a burning sensation, etc. Thank you so much for your help.
I meant to add that such symptoms suggest the possibility of the neuropathic prodrome of herpes zoster (shingles). However, zoster pain typically starts only a few days before zoster skin lesions appear. Some people think genital herpes can also cause such neuropathic symptoms, but it probably does not; or if so, it is very rare. See a related discussion in a thread just yesterday (
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/STD/messages/4420.html). I raise this not to suggest I think genital herpes is your problem; I do not. But I wanted you to know my perspective, in case your own provider raises the possibility.
HHH, MD
oh...thanks. You just answed my question.....
Unfortunately, I also am at a loss and agree your symptoms 'don't match anything'. They don't suggest any STD; certainly I have never had a patient with STD whose symptoms match yours. If I had to guess, it is some sort of neuropathy, i.e. the discomfort is originating in a nerve root. That idea is consistent with lack of pain on direct touch. I cannot imagine they are related to HPV. (Are you sure you still have HPV after 12 years? I have never heard of HPV lasting so long.)
Bottom line: You'll need to keep your scheduled appointment. But whatever is going on, an STD is unlikely.
Good luck-- HHH, MD