@ Rosemary I am now trying a new thing along my treatment and will update if it works or not. Serrapeptase- a systemic enzyme which supposedly helps autoimmune illnesses, inflammation and nerve pain. I ordered it via amazon today. It also says it dissolves scar tissue, be it old or new, and since I have scar tissue from previous bartholin abccess lancings, I'm hoping it will do something.
I also take Vit C daily, Vit B complex, a great probiotic (optibac- saccharomyces boulardii) for my yeast infection, Turmeric (anti-inflammatory) and 1 banana daily for potassium plus epsom salt baths for magnesium intake. I WILL REPORT AND POSITIVE OUTCOME FROM THIS. I'm hoping it might be of use for others.
I also really expect my body to HEAL since I am in my bloody 20s and I have never had major surgery done on me, but who can tell .
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tiny bartholin infection triggered vulvar nerve pain.
Diagnosed vulvodynia Sept '13 (no burning but electric shocks, paresthesia, aching, buzzing)
Feb 14- Taking 50 mg Ami/Elavil
May 14-pain free with 50 mg Amitriptyline and 300 mg Pregabalin. Back to normal
Dec 15- weaned off all medication, pain free, wearing skinny jeans
April 17- pain returned, Amitriptyline 50 mg. Something doesn't make sense in my diagnosis.
Currently treating depression and anxiety
Diagnosed vulvodynia Sept '13 (no burning but electric shocks, paresthesia, aching, buzzing)
Feb 14- Taking 50 mg Ami/Elavil
May 14-pain free with 50 mg Amitriptyline and 300 mg Pregabalin. Back to normal
Dec 15- weaned off all medication, pain free, wearing skinny jeans
April 17- pain returned, Amitriptyline 50 mg. Something doesn't make sense in my diagnosis.
Currently treating depression and anxiety
Re: Meeting others
@ rosemary I never removed my gland. I had it lanced (small incision -1/2 cm) 4 times on the same side. This created scar tissue which got irritated from an infection= nerve pain. My vulva is an electric fence!
I hope you find relief!
I hope you find relief!
tiny bartholin infection triggered vulvar nerve pain.
Diagnosed vulvodynia Sept '13 (no burning but electric shocks, paresthesia, aching, buzzing)
Feb 14- Taking 50 mg Ami/Elavil
May 14-pain free with 50 mg Amitriptyline and 300 mg Pregabalin. Back to normal
Dec 15- weaned off all medication, pain free, wearing skinny jeans
April 17- pain returned, Amitriptyline 50 mg. Something doesn't make sense in my diagnosis.
Currently treating depression and anxiety
Diagnosed vulvodynia Sept '13 (no burning but electric shocks, paresthesia, aching, buzzing)
Feb 14- Taking 50 mg Ami/Elavil
May 14-pain free with 50 mg Amitriptyline and 300 mg Pregabalin. Back to normal
Dec 15- weaned off all medication, pain free, wearing skinny jeans
April 17- pain returned, Amitriptyline 50 mg. Something doesn't make sense in my diagnosis.
Currently treating depression and anxiety
Re: Meeting others
Hi Mary Jane
I read somewhere that 'your body is on your side' when it comes to healing - a phrase i keep in my head now. Like you I am much more conscious of my diet now - also have a banana every day - include other vitamin rich foods and have a spoon of cod liver oil each day.
Hopefully you have age on your side with all this and are gradually healing - nerves take their time - from what i have read feeling worse for a time can been a sign of nerves getting better.
Afraid i don't know enough to comment on the scar tissue - others may be able to help you though.
Take care now
Rosemary x
I read somewhere that 'your body is on your side' when it comes to healing - a phrase i keep in my head now. Like you I am much more conscious of my diet now - also have a banana every day - include other vitamin rich foods and have a spoon of cod liver oil each day.
Hopefully you have age on your side with all this and are gradually healing - nerves take their time - from what i have read feeling worse for a time can been a sign of nerves getting better.
Afraid i don't know enough to comment on the scar tissue - others may be able to help you though.
Take care now
Rosemary x
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thank you, rosemary. it was nice reading that after a bad day
tiny bartholin infection triggered vulvar nerve pain.
Diagnosed vulvodynia Sept '13 (no burning but electric shocks, paresthesia, aching, buzzing)
Feb 14- Taking 50 mg Ami/Elavil
May 14-pain free with 50 mg Amitriptyline and 300 mg Pregabalin. Back to normal
Dec 15- weaned off all medication, pain free, wearing skinny jeans
April 17- pain returned, Amitriptyline 50 mg. Something doesn't make sense in my diagnosis.
Currently treating depression and anxiety
Diagnosed vulvodynia Sept '13 (no burning but electric shocks, paresthesia, aching, buzzing)
Feb 14- Taking 50 mg Ami/Elavil
May 14-pain free with 50 mg Amitriptyline and 300 mg Pregabalin. Back to normal
Dec 15- weaned off all medication, pain free, wearing skinny jeans
April 17- pain returned, Amitriptyline 50 mg. Something doesn't make sense in my diagnosis.
Currently treating depression and anxiety
Re: Meeting others
mary jane did serrapeptase work for you? which dosage did you take?