r/vulvodynia • u/Usual_Key_7926 • 4d ago

Burning after yeast infection

I really need help and some understanding regarding my situation. I first got a yeast infection in January (treated with clotrimazole), and then later got another infection (cloteimazole again) and then I was diagnosed with Gardnerella. I was treated for that (I didn’t have a yeast infection at that time, mostly burning and irritation), but on the treatment I developed a severe yeast infection. This time, Canesten didn’t work, and even a single dose of fluconazole didn’t help.

Later, after using a vaginal suppository and taking another fluconazole pill, I tested positive for a yeast infection again. I then completed a fluconazole treatment on days 1, 3, and 7. Right now, I don’t really have the typical discharge that usually comes with a yeast infection, but I still experience intense burning and irritation every day. I feel like I’m going crazy. Sex is painful, and I can’t stop thinking about it all the time. It’s making me really depressed, especially because I’m constantly dealing with burning and pain in such an intimate area every single day.

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u/GIGIBates 17h ago

When I had persisitant burning ( w/o a yeast infetion)I needed fluconizole, double dosing no creams. Finally got control after 4 double doses. Sat on ice for relief. Used a peri bottle after urination.

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u/Usual_Key_7926 17h ago

Double dose of 150mg?

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u/GIGIBates 12h ago

yes

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u/Usual_Key_7926 12h ago

Every day? If so for how many days?

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u/GIGIBates 10h ago

It started out double dose until I had symptoms again. I did not have yeast but the fluconizole would stop itiching and burning which was internal and external. I took 4 double doses during a 2 month time. MY NP told me she starts some patients initially on a double dose then they take one a day for period 30 days at which time there is a f/u visit to assess the effect . My SX stopped after 2 months becuase of a drug intolerance I had to gabapenton and diculfinac. When those drugs were iliminated I stopped my other symptoms. All this is of course not based on evvidence based manangment but I am just sharing my experience and the NP's opinion. Good luck.