I am 14, and my mom allready gave me Monostat, and I finished that. I felt better for about a day. Now my discharge is even worse. There is about a quarter inch of red, painful, itchy skin about my libia. I told my mom, but she said to wait a few more days. It really hurts, especially when urinating and when I have to wipe. I get ingrown hairs often, and often have boils, but I have never had anything like this. I also have a strong odor to my discharge and pee. Sorry not trying to be too graphic. I have allready tried VagiGuard, Monostat, Neosporin, and Cortizone. All advice is great! Thanks!
Women, or mature men only please, I have a sore area down there and don't know what to do.?
You could have some kind of yeast infection, drink some cranberry juice a couple glasses a day soul help with the smelling your pee. As for the red spot i hope you wipe from front to rear, you don't need to introduce the back door to the front door. Also do you wear those cotton undies or those thongs, I have read and heard that the thong is a fast track to infections also. It might have help some with those creams but did you put them on and then cover the area so it remained hot and sweaty? If it was covered that could add to your troubles. try putting only one kind on wear a pair of baggy pants, sweat pants, night shirt, some kind of sleep wear and no undies, it wold mean you stay home and little to no one over until this heals up. A trip to ER would not hurt any good luck.
Reply:I would go see a doctor today. probably nothing too serious and he would give you something and then you would quit worrying so much.
lady slipper
Friday, November 20, 2009
HIV/AIDS Question?
Hello
Ok, about 2 years ago I had unprotected sex with someone whom Im not sure did or didnt have HIV/AIDS. I know from research that it is possible to have HIV for up to 6 months before you can get an "accurate" test, otherwise any time sooner it is likely to have a "false negative" result. So about exactly a year and 1/2 later I started freaking out about some symptoms I had been having. Which were headaches, itchy skin, fatigue and muscle aches. So after getting depressed and making myself more sick my bf took me to get an STD and HIV test. All results came back negative. Now I KNOW after a year and a 1/2 that there should be no possible way to have a false negative. So I stopped worrying and my symptoms had seemed to go away (from relief I asume) , Now after that a friend whom always seems sick had used my chapstick, so 6 months later (present time) here I am again worried that my chance of having HIV are back. I have read all possibly ways to contract HIV and i know its only ..
HIV/AIDS Question?
First of all contracting HIV after using chap stick would be very difficult. The virus does live in blood however unless you had just used the chap stick and had bled onto it then it was immediately transferred the odds of infection are extremely low. Even if you were taking care of a patient with HIV and you accidental stuck yourself with the same needle the odds of contracting HIV are a mere 200 to 1 which are relatively good odds. The illness you are describing can be related to mere fatigue, stress, or possibly even seasonal cold viruses going around. With a negative test a year and half after the last unprotected sex with a client makes your odds of having HIV slim to absolutely none. You also do not appear to fall into the high risk categories which require a large range of sexual partners, Injectable drug use, and men having sex with other men. Rest your fears some as you really have the most of minute chances of being infected with HIV.
Reply:the only way you could catch it is if ur friend had a cut on their lips n u used it with a cut on urs. the virus dies when its outside of a person though. if ur so scared, stop sharing ur personal things and use condoms n go talk to a health professional to get ALL the facts k?
Reply:Stop worrying and just go see a Dr and get an HIV test. Tell them your fears and they should be able to set your straight. If you read too much into symptoms you could think you have everything (Med Student Disease).
Reply:We just spoke about Aids in class, Yes you can get them through sexual intercourse, oral intercourse, blood to blood contact at the moment they still have not been successful in getting accurate results back on mouth to mouth contact. But I think most of what you are saying is in your head. I think you are so afraid of getting it, that you are acting like you already have it. Calm down and when you are better go get it checked out, mean while if you think you have it, there are some pre aid shots you can take in those 6 months while you wait to get a real result back.
Reply:you have an insight to what is happening to you, you know it. you dont get it from sharing chap stick. best bet--always use a condom.
Ok, about 2 years ago I had unprotected sex with someone whom Im not sure did or didnt have HIV/AIDS. I know from research that it is possible to have HIV for up to 6 months before you can get an "accurate" test, otherwise any time sooner it is likely to have a "false negative" result. So about exactly a year and 1/2 later I started freaking out about some symptoms I had been having. Which were headaches, itchy skin, fatigue and muscle aches. So after getting depressed and making myself more sick my bf took me to get an STD and HIV test. All results came back negative. Now I KNOW after a year and a 1/2 that there should be no possible way to have a false negative. So I stopped worrying and my symptoms had seemed to go away (from relief I asume) , Now after that a friend whom always seems sick had used my chapstick, so 6 months later (present time) here I am again worried that my chance of having HIV are back. I have read all possibly ways to contract HIV and i know its only ..
HIV/AIDS Question?
First of all contracting HIV after using chap stick would be very difficult. The virus does live in blood however unless you had just used the chap stick and had bled onto it then it was immediately transferred the odds of infection are extremely low. Even if you were taking care of a patient with HIV and you accidental stuck yourself with the same needle the odds of contracting HIV are a mere 200 to 1 which are relatively good odds. The illness you are describing can be related to mere fatigue, stress, or possibly even seasonal cold viruses going around. With a negative test a year and half after the last unprotected sex with a client makes your odds of having HIV slim to absolutely none. You also do not appear to fall into the high risk categories which require a large range of sexual partners, Injectable drug use, and men having sex with other men. Rest your fears some as you really have the most of minute chances of being infected with HIV.
Reply:the only way you could catch it is if ur friend had a cut on their lips n u used it with a cut on urs. the virus dies when its outside of a person though. if ur so scared, stop sharing ur personal things and use condoms n go talk to a health professional to get ALL the facts k?
Reply:Stop worrying and just go see a Dr and get an HIV test. Tell them your fears and they should be able to set your straight. If you read too much into symptoms you could think you have everything (Med Student Disease).
Reply:We just spoke about Aids in class, Yes you can get them through sexual intercourse, oral intercourse, blood to blood contact at the moment they still have not been successful in getting accurate results back on mouth to mouth contact. But I think most of what you are saying is in your head. I think you are so afraid of getting it, that you are acting like you already have it. Calm down and when you are better go get it checked out, mean while if you think you have it, there are some pre aid shots you can take in those 6 months while you wait to get a real result back.
Reply:you have an insight to what is happening to you, you know it. you dont get it from sharing chap stick. best bet--always use a condom.
Help me!!!!!!!!?
I have this area of itchy skin, i itch it constantly and when i sleep i itch it........its a real problem cuz i itch it to the point of bleeding sometimes.......its sorta near my "area"...note i am a virgin
Help me!!!!!!!!?
you need to see a doctor to see whats causeing the itch and get it taken care of
Reply:it could be exzima? possibly a rash from a type of material of clothing your wearing? maybe the material of your sheets or comforter? could be lots of things. id get it checked out by the doc. you can try antibactirial soap, along with aloe vera gel.
Reply:If it's super itchy put some hydracortizone cream on it or some Eucrine cream (really thick). If it's still bothering you in a day or two just go to the doctor....what's more embarrassing, going to a doctor about a itch close to your goods, or people thinking you're scratching your junk? Exactly.
Reply:It could be anything....from a local allergic reaction from soap, crabs, lice, or psoriasis....you should go see a doctor.
FYI you can get crabs without being sexually active.
Reply:Sounds like you may have a yeast infection. you may want to try some monistat. You can get it at the pharmacay. If this doesn't help you need to see your doctor.
Reply:Sweety, it's probably what they call "jock itch" which is caused by the same fungus that causes Athlete's Foot. Go to the drug store and get some cream, and you don't have to be embarassed, just look for one that treats both, and buy a pair of socks at the same time.
Reply:do search to find out what it is. go to webmd.com i dont know if that specific site will help but you can try just tell them what kind of symptoms you have. or if its really bad and you dont know what it is look in your phone book there should be some kind of ask a nurse thing you can call 24/7 they will answer your questions and tell you what they think you should do
Reply:I am thinking you might just have dry skin. Try to moisturize. Put lotion on before you go to bed, it should help alot. Also, try wearing mittens to bed. It sounds silly, but you can rub the itches instead of scratching them, and you shouldn't bleed.
Reply:you can goto your neighborhood pharmacy and go pick up some medication that deals with bacteria. they should have it, they have many types.
OR go see your doctor and your doc can prescribe you the gel.
you should go see your doctor instead of applying that lotion. that lotion might do more harm then good.
Help me!!!!!!!!?
you need to see a doctor to see whats causeing the itch and get it taken care of
Reply:it could be exzima? possibly a rash from a type of material of clothing your wearing? maybe the material of your sheets or comforter? could be lots of things. id get it checked out by the doc. you can try antibactirial soap, along with aloe vera gel.
Reply:If it's super itchy put some hydracortizone cream on it or some Eucrine cream (really thick). If it's still bothering you in a day or two just go to the doctor....what's more embarrassing, going to a doctor about a itch close to your goods, or people thinking you're scratching your junk? Exactly.
Reply:It could be anything....from a local allergic reaction from soap, crabs, lice, or psoriasis....you should go see a doctor.
FYI you can get crabs without being sexually active.
Reply:Sounds like you may have a yeast infection. you may want to try some monistat. You can get it at the pharmacay. If this doesn't help you need to see your doctor.
Reply:Sweety, it's probably what they call "jock itch" which is caused by the same fungus that causes Athlete's Foot. Go to the drug store and get some cream, and you don't have to be embarassed, just look for one that treats both, and buy a pair of socks at the same time.
Reply:do search to find out what it is. go to webmd.com i dont know if that specific site will help but you can try just tell them what kind of symptoms you have. or if its really bad and you dont know what it is look in your phone book there should be some kind of ask a nurse thing you can call 24/7 they will answer your questions and tell you what they think you should do
Reply:I am thinking you might just have dry skin. Try to moisturize. Put lotion on before you go to bed, it should help alot. Also, try wearing mittens to bed. It sounds silly, but you can rub the itches instead of scratching them, and you shouldn't bleed.
Reply:you can goto your neighborhood pharmacy and go pick up some medication that deals with bacteria. they should have it, they have many types.
OR go see your doctor and your doc can prescribe you the gel.
you should go see your doctor instead of applying that lotion. that lotion might do more harm then good.
Mysterious itch?
Hi, everyone, I have an area of itchy skin, but there is absolutely no redness or irritation there, it's just been itching for no apparent visual cause like crazy for a couple of days. What do you think is causing this and how can I get some relief?
Mysterious itch?
It is a little early in the game to try and guess. You might just have a dry patch of skin that has become itchy, or it may be a host of other things. Try getting some Benadryl Gel and put on the spot to see if that stop it, if so then it is something minor and you don't have to worry about it. If this itching goes on for more than 4 weeks - even if you don't see any spots or anything, go to Dr. and let them check it out.
Reply:SEE A DOCTOR!
Reply:i had the same problem. and nothing was wrong it bugged me for days. try cream or anything like that. Or if you want you could go see a docter about it .
Reply:ASK A REGISTERED PHARMACIST IF IT WOULD BE ALRIGHT TO COVER IT WITH A BANDAGE OR BAND AID AND APPLY A RECCOMMENDED OINTMENT ETC. MAYBE TINCTURE OF BENZOIN OR SOMETHING THAT CAN PENETRATE AND CURE THE ITCH.
Reply:I had that in the palm of my hand once. It's annoying.
It could be anything, or nothing. My advice is a bit folksy. Get some olive oil, and rub it on the area. No matter what it is, except fungus, that will take care of it.
Reply:It sounds like a bacterial infection. This may sound crazy, but try eating yogurt. Yogurt has natural bacteria which help to flush away the bad bacteria from you system. Last year I had similar symptoms and it worked for me. Also, try drinking cranberry juice, it works amazing for cleaning out your bladder and feminine areas. Also for instant releif try using baby diaper rash cream, mineral oil (very greasy- wear a pad with this) , or canestin cream (mainly used for yeast infections) . Hope this helps.
Jade
Reply:cortisone,you can buy at the store,also there is a std that will make you itch down there and you will need to go to the doctor for that. it's called Clementia
Reply:I do not know what the itch is, but a cream 'DIPROLENE AF' will make it go away. For sure.
Reply:GO NOW AND SEE A DOCTOR! WHY ARE YOU ASKING US JUST GO!!!!!!
Mysterious itch?
It is a little early in the game to try and guess. You might just have a dry patch of skin that has become itchy, or it may be a host of other things. Try getting some Benadryl Gel and put on the spot to see if that stop it, if so then it is something minor and you don't have to worry about it. If this itching goes on for more than 4 weeks - even if you don't see any spots or anything, go to Dr. and let them check it out.
Reply:SEE A DOCTOR!
Reply:i had the same problem. and nothing was wrong it bugged me for days. try cream or anything like that. Or if you want you could go see a docter about it .
Reply:ASK A REGISTERED PHARMACIST IF IT WOULD BE ALRIGHT TO COVER IT WITH A BANDAGE OR BAND AID AND APPLY A RECCOMMENDED OINTMENT ETC. MAYBE TINCTURE OF BENZOIN OR SOMETHING THAT CAN PENETRATE AND CURE THE ITCH.
Reply:I had that in the palm of my hand once. It's annoying.
It could be anything, or nothing. My advice is a bit folksy. Get some olive oil, and rub it on the area. No matter what it is, except fungus, that will take care of it.
Reply:It sounds like a bacterial infection. This may sound crazy, but try eating yogurt. Yogurt has natural bacteria which help to flush away the bad bacteria from you system. Last year I had similar symptoms and it worked for me. Also, try drinking cranberry juice, it works amazing for cleaning out your bladder and feminine areas. Also for instant releif try using baby diaper rash cream, mineral oil (very greasy- wear a pad with this) , or canestin cream (mainly used for yeast infections) . Hope this helps.
Jade
Reply:cortisone,you can buy at the store,also there is a std that will make you itch down there and you will need to go to the doctor for that. it's called Clementia
Reply:I do not know what the itch is, but a cream 'DIPROLENE AF' will make it go away. For sure.
Reply:GO NOW AND SEE A DOCTOR! WHY ARE YOU ASKING US JUST GO!!!!!!
I was bitten last year by an insect while in Lanzarote.?
The bite was at the back of my neck and drove me mad with itching.The itching then spread onto my scalp and now months later I have red itchy skin all over my body.My doctor just says it is ecxema and has given me topical creams but nothing has worked so far.
Has anybody got any idea what this could be?
I was bitten last year by an insect while in Lanzarote.?
I would ask him to send you to see a dermatologist.
Reply:Sounds like psoriasis but this wouldnt be caused by an insect bite.
Reply:I dont want to alarm you but you will be dead very soon. ok
Reply:Sounds as though you have developed a reaction to the bite - this happened to me a couple of years ago with a mozzie bite. My doctor gave me cream and some tablets to take but I can't recall what they were. I would go back to your doctor or try another doctor in the practice.
Reply:I too seem to have the same issue - I got badly bitten by something when in Spain last summer all over my arms and chest. Now, I have red itchy skin on my arms and legs that seems to be worse at night. I went to see the dermatologist and he just gave me some cream. I plan to go back and see him again as, although it improved it, it has not gone away completely. The problem is, also, that eczema is not always curable, it can be a condition you need to manage for the rest of your life, and I wonder if that is all I need to do. May I join you on this cry for help??!!
Has anybody got any idea what this could be?
I was bitten last year by an insect while in Lanzarote.?
I would ask him to send you to see a dermatologist.
Reply:Sounds like psoriasis but this wouldnt be caused by an insect bite.
Reply:I dont want to alarm you but you will be dead very soon. ok
Reply:Sounds as though you have developed a reaction to the bite - this happened to me a couple of years ago with a mozzie bite. My doctor gave me cream and some tablets to take but I can't recall what they were. I would go back to your doctor or try another doctor in the practice.
Reply:I too seem to have the same issue - I got badly bitten by something when in Spain last summer all over my arms and chest. Now, I have red itchy skin on my arms and legs that seems to be worse at night. I went to see the dermatologist and he just gave me some cream. I plan to go back and see him again as, although it improved it, it has not gone away completely. The problem is, also, that eczema is not always curable, it can be a condition you need to manage for the rest of your life, and I wonder if that is all I need to do. May I join you on this cry for help??!!
Is it perimenopause at the age of 44?
I think that I have the symptoms of perimenopause.
I have irregular periods lasting for only one day,fatigue, itchy skin, frequent headaches, frequent irination, difficulty concentrating, loss lobido, mood swings, sweating, hot flushes I also have difficulty sleeping.
Does anyone else have the same symptoms?
Is it perimenopause at the age of 44?
Well your symptoms certainly suggest that. Only a hormone test will confirm.
You can buy a test for this at chemists. It will measure the hormone level in your urine. However a blood test at your doctor will give a complete hormone profile which I have found more satisfactory.
Reply:My sister has all the same symptoms. Her Dr. said yes. go see your Dr.
Reply:This could be the case and that you might get an early menopause.Go to your doctor for advice.
I have irregular periods lasting for only one day,fatigue, itchy skin, frequent headaches, frequent irination, difficulty concentrating, loss lobido, mood swings, sweating, hot flushes I also have difficulty sleeping.
Does anyone else have the same symptoms?
Is it perimenopause at the age of 44?
Well your symptoms certainly suggest that. Only a hormone test will confirm.
You can buy a test for this at chemists. It will measure the hormone level in your urine. However a blood test at your doctor will give a complete hormone profile which I have found more satisfactory.
Reply:My sister has all the same symptoms. Her Dr. said yes. go see your Dr.
Reply:This could be the case and that you might get an early menopause.Go to your doctor for advice.
Am I allergic to wheat- have had bad stomachaches and nausea for years anytime I eat any carbs?
I have found lately if I eat wheat bread products I also get a sore throat, itchy skin and then the nausea, bad stomache with back ache, vomiting, etc that I get with all bread products, pastas. I've just lived with it because the doctor just said I was constipated and there was nothing she could do for me (even though I had told her I had just gone to the bathroom!). Can anyone give me some ideas because giving up ALL carbs is really, really hard.
Am I allergic to wheat- have had bad stomachaches and nausea for years anytime I eat any carbs?
You might have a disorder called celiac disease. People with this disease cannot tolerate foods that contain gluten, which is found in wheat, rye and oats. That does limit their carbohydrate intake, but they can tolerate potatoes and corn, as well as cereals and bread made from corn. Suggest that to your doctor, and also ask for a referral to an allergist so you can be tested for food allergies.
Reply:eat rice based carbs or corn based.
Reply:You may have something called siliac disease. Not sure of the spelling, pronounced like silly yak. It is an intolerance of wheat and other ingredients. My mother was told she had it, she really does not now, but there are tests you can be given to find out. Research this disease and find out. If you have it, you have to use gluten free foods. There are many gluten free recipes on the internet. I truly hope you can find some answers. IM me if you like.
Reply:talk 2ur doc
Reply:First, you definitely need to see an Allergist. What you're describing sounds like an allergic reaction, and it could get worse or be more serious than you think. Parachute has a good point too. I think she may be right on the money. See a doctor who specializes in these type of things. A nutritionist can also help. Most GP's have no clue about nutrition.
Also, read the ingredients on everything you eat and try removing wheat completely from your diet. Try other carbs like corn, rice or potatoes. Try to go for slower carbs like sweet potatoes and yams.
Also, find a new Doctor! Yours sounds like a total loss!
Reply:dont eat any wheat simple as!
Reply:www.viabenefits.com
Reply:I too have developed this allergy in the last 2 years..But my throat constricts and I cannot swallow. I've tried to determine if its wheat or yeast or preservatives. Some wheat doesn't bother me and some I have a severe reaction to. Also had a very severe (throat constricted)reaction to raw mushroom, pecans and Thursday subway wheat bread. I barely eat any wheat or yeast type products now. and I ate mushrooms all of my life and now I am truly frightened by them.
The interesting thing with stopping carbs the craving goes away in a few days and you use very little butter, I've lost 15 lbs.
Reply:Talk to your doctor about celiac disease, since that seems to be what you have. If the doctor doesn't want to listen, get a new doctor.
Good luck!
Am I allergic to wheat- have had bad stomachaches and nausea for years anytime I eat any carbs?
You might have a disorder called celiac disease. People with this disease cannot tolerate foods that contain gluten, which is found in wheat, rye and oats. That does limit their carbohydrate intake, but they can tolerate potatoes and corn, as well as cereals and bread made from corn. Suggest that to your doctor, and also ask for a referral to an allergist so you can be tested for food allergies.
Reply:eat rice based carbs or corn based.
Reply:You may have something called siliac disease. Not sure of the spelling, pronounced like silly yak. It is an intolerance of wheat and other ingredients. My mother was told she had it, she really does not now, but there are tests you can be given to find out. Research this disease and find out. If you have it, you have to use gluten free foods. There are many gluten free recipes on the internet. I truly hope you can find some answers. IM me if you like.
Reply:talk 2ur doc
Reply:First, you definitely need to see an Allergist. What you're describing sounds like an allergic reaction, and it could get worse or be more serious than you think. Parachute has a good point too. I think she may be right on the money. See a doctor who specializes in these type of things. A nutritionist can also help. Most GP's have no clue about nutrition.
Also, read the ingredients on everything you eat and try removing wheat completely from your diet. Try other carbs like corn, rice or potatoes. Try to go for slower carbs like sweet potatoes and yams.
Also, find a new Doctor! Yours sounds like a total loss!
Reply:dont eat any wheat simple as!
Reply:www.viabenefits.com
Reply:I too have developed this allergy in the last 2 years..But my throat constricts and I cannot swallow. I've tried to determine if its wheat or yeast or preservatives. Some wheat doesn't bother me and some I have a severe reaction to. Also had a very severe (throat constricted)reaction to raw mushroom, pecans and Thursday subway wheat bread. I barely eat any wheat or yeast type products now. and I ate mushrooms all of my life and now I am truly frightened by them.
The interesting thing with stopping carbs the craving goes away in a few days and you use very little butter, I've lost 15 lbs.
Reply:Talk to your doctor about celiac disease, since that seems to be what you have. If the doctor doesn't want to listen, get a new doctor.
Good luck!
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