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Could this be yeast infection?
Two weeks ago, small little red pimples start to appear around my inner upper thighs. They looked like pimples cause there was like this yellow liquid in it. It never got better until recently. Some went away but another little one developed again. According to my doctor, she said I have vaginal fungal infection. She prescibed me this meds: vaginal inserts candid-v3, antibiotic: fungazol and iodine(to wash the infected area twice a day). My vagina is swollen and painful because there are these sort of ulcers developing on the labia. I've never come across any posts saying about ulcers when it comes to yeast infection. Could this truly be yeast infection or something worst? Plus, I've never had sex before so is it possible I might actually have this particular infection? Btw, about the red little pimples I mentioned earlier, do they have anything to do as being the early signs of yeast infection? This is my first time having this and I hope someone could help to find a cure for it. Having it around is really annoying cause I can barely walk and sit, making me relunctant to attend lectures :'( Helpp ?
He should have swabbed and sent it to the lab. So you know for sure. I thought herpes but you said you weren't sexually active and now you say you haven't even had genital contact. Just strange but I guess your doc could be right when saying it might appear on its own because, heck how did the first person who ever got it get it?? I've never thought of it that way. But get it swabbed and off to lab for confirmation and if indeed you have it, I'm truly sorry but you can cope and get through it. You'll just have to tell all your partners and be extra careful.
Best wishes love
♡Princess
Best wishes love
♡Princess
I just hope you get the proper diagnosis and the proper treatment soon.
Do keep us posted on the outcome.
Do keep us posted on the outcome.
Hi. The doc just made a visual inspection and wiped the infected area with antiseptic. He didn't mention anything about swabbing the infected area for any lab tests. :/ But anyways, he said it looked like herpes cause the condition matched herpes' description. I'm really frustrated and confused because truly I've never either vaginal, oral or anal sex. Not even genital contact.
Btw, thanks for suggesting the herpes forum. I'll have a talk with the ppl there about it and hopefully somehow my doc has good news when I see him next mon. Thanks guys for your help :) appreciate it
Btw, thanks for suggesting the herpes forum. I'll have a talk with the ppl there about it and hopefully somehow my doc has good news when I see him next mon. Thanks guys for your help :) appreciate it
Did this physician swab the area to send to the lab to confirm this is indeed Herpes or was it just diagnosed by visual inspection? Both need to be done to confirm 100% this is Herpes.
Herpes is considered an STI/STD, so some type of sex or intimate contact has to be involved. Some younger people don't consider oral sex or anal sex as being sex, so they do consider themselves "virgins" since they've never had vaginal sex. There definitely had to be some kind of intimate contact and/or sex to contract this.
"The doc said it might appear on itself for some people, so I guess I'm among the unlucky people.".......I have never heard of that......never. Again, this just doesn't appear unless you've had intimate contact with someone who is infected.
Post this in the Herpes forum as well to get their opinions as I have never taken care of a patient who got genital Herpes without sexual contact and/or intimate contact.
Nothing more to add as Specialmom has given great info and pretty much covered what I would of said.
Keep us posted.
Herpes is considered an STI/STD, so some type of sex or intimate contact has to be involved. Some younger people don't consider oral sex or anal sex as being sex, so they do consider themselves "virgins" since they've never had vaginal sex. There definitely had to be some kind of intimate contact and/or sex to contract this.
"The doc said it might appear on itself for some people, so I guess I'm among the unlucky people.".......I have never heard of that......never. Again, this just doesn't appear unless you've had intimate contact with someone who is infected.
Post this in the Herpes forum as well to get their opinions as I have never taken care of a patient who got genital Herpes without sexual contact and/or intimate contact.
Nothing more to add as Specialmom has given great info and pretty much covered what I would of said.
Keep us posted.
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Hi there. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Generally herpes is an std. Are you sure you haven't had unprotected sex?? You also do not have to actually have sex to get herpes. Just contact genital to genital with someone infected and there doesn't have to be any open sores to get it. Here's what the cdc (center for control) says about.
http://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/STDFact-herpes.htm
You'll need to know if you have simplex 1 or 2. 2 is genital usually. You can get this before sores are seen on an infected person and don't necessarily have to have sex to have it. Just contact---- have you had any contact with anyone at all that was sexual in nature--- rubbing together, that type of thing? if so, you must get in touch with that person. they are spreading herpes! You can herpes simplex 1 which is usually what people call fever blisters in the genital area through oral sex. But generally, this is a sexually transmitted issue. And that means that you are now a carrier. ugh. I'm so sorry about that.
Sadly, herpes doesn't go away hon. You'll have to tell all of your partners from here on out and will want to pay close attention to the signs that a herpes outbreak is coming on. You can infect someone though even if you don't have an outbreak. Ugh. It does make it tricky because you will always need to be upfront with partners BEFORE sex and will always have to use condoms. You'll also need to talk to your doctor about things like having a baby because herpes causes issues with delivering a baby as in if the baby contacts it during delivery, it is quite dangerous. So, they take precautions at the time of birth. but all important to know.
The good news is that the first outbreak is often the worst in terms of pain. But, you will most likely have outbreaks from now on. My dear friend who contracted this has them when she is in a hot climate and it is quite humid as well as when she is highly stressed.
Some women opt to take continuous medication--- as in chronically, every day from the time of diagnosis. Others take it when they have an outbreak. Their doctors prescribe enough to have on them when they get the first sign it is happening. It's important to take the medication at the first sign which is often described as a tingling to help keep the outbreak smaller or head it off. You'll have to listen to your body.
The herpes virus never leaves your body once you have it, so it is a maintenance type of situation. But you can do it! Plenty of women do. The numbers for herpes are relatively the same over the past years but it is 16 percent of the population. I think all the publicity of using protection and being aware of std's really helps.
Here's another fact sheet on it:
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/genital-herpes.cfm
Lots of people live with this sti so you are so not alone. My dear friend is a married woman with kids. You will have normal and happy relationships. But you will have to have some tough conversations early on when getting ready to have sex so that you are sure not to spread it to your partners.
We have a great forum here:
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Herpes/show/195
I wish you all the best dear. peace
http://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/STDFact-herpes.htm
You'll need to know if you have simplex 1 or 2. 2 is genital usually. You can get this before sores are seen on an infected person and don't necessarily have to have sex to have it. Just contact---- have you had any contact with anyone at all that was sexual in nature--- rubbing together, that type of thing? if so, you must get in touch with that person. they are spreading herpes! You can herpes simplex 1 which is usually what people call fever blisters in the genital area through oral sex. But generally, this is a sexually transmitted issue. And that means that you are now a carrier. ugh. I'm so sorry about that.
Sadly, herpes doesn't go away hon. You'll have to tell all of your partners from here on out and will want to pay close attention to the signs that a herpes outbreak is coming on. You can infect someone though even if you don't have an outbreak. Ugh. It does make it tricky because you will always need to be upfront with partners BEFORE sex and will always have to use condoms. You'll also need to talk to your doctor about things like having a baby because herpes causes issues with delivering a baby as in if the baby contacts it during delivery, it is quite dangerous. So, they take precautions at the time of birth. but all important to know.
The good news is that the first outbreak is often the worst in terms of pain. But, you will most likely have outbreaks from now on. My dear friend who contracted this has them when she is in a hot climate and it is quite humid as well as when she is highly stressed.
Some women opt to take continuous medication--- as in chronically, every day from the time of diagnosis. Others take it when they have an outbreak. Their doctors prescribe enough to have on them when they get the first sign it is happening. It's important to take the medication at the first sign which is often described as a tingling to help keep the outbreak smaller or head it off. You'll have to listen to your body.
The herpes virus never leaves your body once you have it, so it is a maintenance type of situation. But you can do it! Plenty of women do. The numbers for herpes are relatively the same over the past years but it is 16 percent of the population. I think all the publicity of using protection and being aware of std's really helps.
Here's another fact sheet on it:
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/genital-herpes.cfm
Lots of people live with this sti so you are so not alone. My dear friend is a married woman with kids. You will have normal and happy relationships. But you will have to have some tough conversations early on when getting ready to have sex so that you are sure not to spread it to your partners.
We have a great forum here:
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Herpes/show/195
I wish you all the best dear. peace
Hello, guys! Thank you so much for your responses :) As the pain was rather unbearable yesterday morning, I just had to decide to see the specialist that afternoon. Well, he said from the looks of it, it might be herpes. It wasn't a fungal infection after all -_- He gave these meds : co-amoxiclay and acyclovir(tablets), virless cream and potassium permanganate crystals( dissolve in water and dab the infected area)-as a mild antiseptic. It got wondering why I have herpes cause I know herpes is a form of STI, but I've never had sex before. The doc said it might appear on itself for some people, so I guess I'm among the unlucky people.
I know that special and all I was saying is I'd rather hold it period because public restrooms are icky period.
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Well, if I knew someone had crabs and used a public restroom in front of me, I'd try to pick another stall too out of human nature and being self protective. But I don't think you can usually tell. And while it is an old myth that you can get crabs from toilet seats, you can't. I just wanted to leave accurate information for people who post though in terms of picking up something like that from using a public or even private restroom. It's not how it's contracted. luck to all
Well whether or not its true. I know I'd rather go it lol! Better safe then sorry.
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http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/pubic/gen_info/faqs.html
The above link is from the center of disease control and it dispels the myth that you can get crabs or pubic lice from a toilet seat. Just want to make sure our posters get accurate information. good luck
The above link is from the center of disease control and it dispels the myth that you can get crabs or pubic lice from a toilet seat. Just want to make sure our posters get accurate information. good luck
Crabs pubic lice same thing. They could get on public toilet seats but you'd have to go into the same stall right after a person that had it to get it that way. You should just go back and tell the doc the meds aren't working. Don't worry yourself sick.
♡Princess
♡Princess
Highly unlikely this is related to something you contracted from a toilet seat.
I would say if it isn't responding to the above meds prescribed chances are this isn't any yeast/fungal infection. (you listed two anti-fungals above).
Best to get this second opinion from the specialist.
Keep us posted.
I would say if it isn't responding to the above meds prescribed chances are this isn't any yeast/fungal infection. (you listed two anti-fungals above).
Best to get this second opinion from the specialist.
Keep us posted.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Isn't pubic lice called crabs? You get that from sexual contact with someone who has it. That's actual bugs and nits in the pubic area though and doesn't so much cause what you describe.
The bumps you describe can actually happen with yeast or fungal infections of the genital area. The ulcer I'm not sure about though unless you itched one of the bumps and this was the result???
I'd honestly be seen by another doctor to help determine cause specifically in case there is doubt this is indeed fungal and have the ulcerated spot looked at. goo dluck
The bumps you describe can actually happen with yeast or fungal infections of the genital area. The ulcer I'm not sure about though unless you itched one of the bumps and this was the result???
I'd honestly be seen by another doctor to help determine cause specifically in case there is doubt this is indeed fungal and have the ulcerated spot looked at. goo dluck
I think you can only get pubic lice from a toilet seat. Your welcome and I hope you get it figured out!
♡Princess
♡Princess
Oh my :'( Thanks for bringing that up. I'll be sure to ask about it with a specialist whom I'll be seeing this saturday. I've never shaved so I guess it's a nope for the hair removers. I did trim but that was last year :/
Thanks.
Thanks.
I stopped using feminine wash cause it was just too painful. For now, I'm using the iodine. I just pat the infected area with cotton gently. All this time, I've been using cotton underwears and rather loose fitting pants.I thought I might have I contracted the disease from maybe like toilet seats? Anyways, thanks for bringing up the allergic reaction :) I'll be seeing a specialist again this saturday and ask her about it. So far I've never had any allergies. Hopefully I dont . :'( Btw, what were the meds your doc prescribed for your yeast infection? Thanks :)
In my opinion, this doesn't sound like any yeast infection; sounds more like contact dermatitis.....an allergic reation. What's causing this.....???
Or
A nasty case of Vaginal Cellulitis.
Do you shave there? Use hair removers there?
Or
A nasty case of Vaginal Cellulitis.
Do you shave there? Use hair removers there?
Your doc has lost their mind. No way that's a yeast infection. I've had plenty of those and never got pimples or sores down there. Have you changed soap you wash with in the shower? Or have you changed laundry detergent? Or changed anything that you put or use in that area? Could be a allergic reaction.
♡Princess
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