I recently started having vaginal discharge aa week and a half ago and it was irrated real bad. I was rubbing it to calm the irritation. I went and brought some AVEO Yeast pills bcuz i thought it was a yeast infection. But since then it has kind of worsened I have found something that looks like a scratch thats about half a length long and about as wide as a nail on your pinky finger. It looks like a scratch but im not sure what it is. I dont have any insurance at all so i cant go see anyone. Could you refer some over the counter medicine for it. Its also hard for me to walk because it rubs against stuff and its irratble kind of painful. I would preferably like an answer from a doctor... I kno its not an STD because i havent had sex in like 3 months. The thing is though i had oral sex the day before all this happened.
2006-09-29 12:05:55 · 14 answers · asked by ArmyStrong 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
it could be a yeast infection. yeast lives in peoples mouths too, and it might have been from the oral sex.
it could just be bad enough that the pills aren't going to be enough. try using something like monistat along with the pills.
also zinc is an immune system booster, so try taking one a day with food.
the "scratch" might be just that. if it's itching pretty bad, you may have scratched yourself in your sleep and didn't even realize it.
i'd give it a few more days and see if it starts to clear up. if not, go to your local health department...they don't require insurance and will not charge as much as a doctor visit.
also, vagisil has ingredients that may irritate you more, so i would steer away from that advice. but, you can use monistat on the outside as well as inside.
2006-09-29 12:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend buying the 7-day course of Monistat (or equivilent generic) and using it religiously at bedtime for a week. You can use a dab of it on your finger tip and apply it topically to the affected external areas as well.
I just had this problem 2 wks ago... and now it is all better!
Also, add acidophillious to your diet. You can buy pills (in the vitamin section) or just eat a 2 containers of yogurt a day. That will help you battle it from the inside out as well
2006-09-29 19:13:10 · answer #2 · answered by Laurie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u might HAVE had a yeast infection but because you've been itching it you've made it worse...(u might be scratching in your sleep and now have split the skin slightly with your finger nail)..it could also be eczema or an allergy to something...the scratch wil feel very sore, like a burn if that's what it is, especially when u pee as the urine will make it sting ...i'ts always difficult to clear up a cut in that area as it needs to be kept dry...try a barrier cream sudacrem is a good one.....
2006-09-29 19:12:32 · answer #3 · answered by Susie2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The scratch you are discribing sounds like you rubbed just a little too much and cause your skin to go dry which caused a rash.
I found a program that could help you, it's call Uncompensated Care, call around to different doctors to see if they have that program, if they do... sign up for it.. you could get anyware from 80% to 100% coverage and you don't have to pay a dime.
2006-09-29 19:15:27 · answer #4 · answered by ExoticKiss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't put any creams of ointments on it. I would try Gold Bond Powder (not cream because it is very strong). Probably the cream that you used made it worse since you most likely did not even have a yeast infection and should not have used a yeast cream.
2006-09-29 19:17:53 · answer #5 · answered by taurus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok first of all stds can pop up three to nine months later without showing symptoms when you first recieve it also there is planned parenthood where they test for stds because i really think that that is a possibility. you need professional help not over the counter. also you can go to ER and they will give you a pap and test you just tell them you dont have ins and you have no money they cannot refuse you go asap it WILL get worse
2006-09-29 19:36:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a doctor, try to find a planned parenthood they are located in every state. they will work out a payment plan or you might qualify for free treatment. but you need to get it checked because it could turn into a staph infection if not treated.
2006-09-29 19:24:12 · answer #7 · answered by Stephanie C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your reproductive and sexual health are important. Go and see a doctor at a free or discounted women's health clinic. If it's in your area, give planned parenthood a call. The prescription meds are at reduced prices. I get my birth control there.
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/
2006-09-29 19:53:51 · answer #8 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't put anything oil based (lotions, etc.) on the scratch- it'll only make it worse. See a health professional as soon as possible if you can.
2006-09-29 19:29:45 · answer #9 · answered by irunforfun 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a doctor, but if you cannot afford to got to the hospital, go to the local health department. They will help you.
2006-09-29 19:09:37 · answer #10 · answered by Ex Head 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋