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Hi, anyone who has read my posts knows that I am usually very positive and supportive of members having a difficult time.  But for the last couple of days I feel so completely overwhelmed, depressed and taken over by the outbreaks.  Every time I think I am getting my symptoms under control they seem to get worse again.  The itching was beyond terrible, and has now again turned to pain.  Particularly in the skin area right above my clitorous.   I am trying so very hard to fight the urge to give up...but it just never stops.

I'm on antivirals...two a day of Valtrex,  lysine two to four a day, goid quality vitamins, as well as many other prescription medications.  I have a large amount of stress that is out of my control right now.  Bad divorce, single mom of two, a daughter who is self harming, being forced to sell my home and do not have anywhere to live.  Then there are other medical issues, long term depression, uncontrolled diabeties, excessive high blood pressure, sleep apnea...and the list goes on.  I'm tired...and I just don't want to be here anymore...iit's to hard.  And being in pain, and feeling dirty, unlovable and rejected is taking its toll...it's not sure how much longer I can do this. ..I just want to feel normal again.  I'm devastated!

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Thanks for sharing. I'm sorry no one has responded but I hope you are feeling better since the time you posted this. Have you tried Benadryl for your itching? How long have you had uncontrolled diabetes? As you probably already know, the excess sugar decreases your immune system. Are you on Lantus at bedtime? Sliding scale? Once you control your BS, then I would think the outbreaks would decrease.

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Hey there. I'm so sorry you're struggling. I know exactly what that terrible clitoral itch feels like and it's enough to drive you crazy. I find that sitting with a hot water bottle or ice pack, depending on how you're feeling, on the itchy area helps calm things down a little bit. I'm also taking codeine right now, which has helped a lot. 

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Thanks for sharing. I'm sorry no one has responded but I hope you are feeling better since the time you posted this. Have you tried Benadryl for your itching? How long have you had uncontrolled diabetes? As you probably already know, the excess sugar decreases your immune system. Are you on Lantus at bedtime? Sliding scale? Once you control your BS, then I would think the outbreaks would decrease.

Hi...and thank you for responding.  I am feeling somewhat better thank you.  I find once I have my period, my symptoms actually seem to decrease...and I just finished my cycle yestrerday...so I hope the itching and pain will not start up again. I have used benadryl, and Lanacaine cream...That helped alot.

I know you are right about the diabeties affecting my immune system.  I went to the diabetic clinic today and they actually started me on insulin...a long acting, I'm not sure which type...but I think that is the one.  I am also on 3 or 4 types of pills for it as well.  It has been out of control for a very long time and is starting to affect all systems now.

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Hey there. I'm so sorry you're struggling. I know exactly what that terrible clitoral itch feels like and it's enough to drive you crazy. I find that sitting with a hot water bottle or ice pack, depending on how you're feeling, on the itchy area helps calm things down a little bit. I'm also taking codeine right now, which has helped a lot. 

 

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Thank you Moorae.   I had forgotten about the ice packs...I had actually used that a few times at the start, but more for pain.  Thank you I will try it.   I'm glad the codine is helping you.  I have a problem with dizziness so I usually try to stay away from it.  Be well.

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I thank you coconut oil mixed with peppermint oil has stopped my itches lately! Hope you feel more optimistic soon xxx

thank you...I actually have both of those on hand..hopefully the itch won't come back soon.  But if it does I will try it.  Thanks

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Hi...and thank you for responding.  I am feeling somewhat better thank you.  I find once I have my period, my symptoms actually seem to decrease...and I just finished my cycle yestrerday...so I hope the itching and pain will not start up again. I have used benadryl, and Lanacaine cream...That helped alot.

I know you are right about the diabeties affecting my immune system.  I went to the diabetic clinic today and they actually started me on insulin...a long acting, I'm not sure which type...but I think that is the one.  I am also on 3 or 4 types of pills for it as well.  It has been out of control for a very long time and is starting to affect all systems now.

Thank you

Benadryl also has a sedative effect. So if you itch at night, it works as a nice remedy. The Lantus I mentioned earlier is a long acting, so that in combination with your PO meds should help out a lot. A little exercise will also help lower blood sugar. Good luck!

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