About 2 weeks ago, I suspected I was getting a UTI. Had a bit of irritation in the bladder, etc. Did the antibiotics and it didn't seem to help, but didn't worsen either. I eventually realized that it didn't seem exactly like a bladder infection, but rather that the opening of my urethra seemed to be irritated. Esp after my shower, and thru the day, but would improve toward evening. It occured to me that I could be having an allergic reaction to something I was using- either to my body wash/soap or to my laundry detergent, both of which I started using new brands recently. I stopped washing with the body wash a few days ago, only to some improvement, and just today put on an old pair of underwear that I know had not been washed in the new sunlight detergent. So far so good since I did that.
Does anyone think it might be possible to have an allergic reaction to laundry detergent and suffer the effects 'down there'? I wear thongs, btw, so contact is possible.....
2006-10-14 14:03:42 · 7 answers · asked by arvava 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It's definitely possible. You might want to look for an organic, biodegradable laundry detergent.
2006-10-14 14:35:37 · answer #1 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like this could possibly be an allergic reaction. I would ask a doctor though just be be sure
2006-10-14 14:37:36 · answer #2 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely...change to Ivory.
2006-10-14 14:20:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be - and not to be gross but I have heard that if you wear thongs sometimes if you don't get yourself real clean on the back side it can get in your vagina and give you a infection
2006-10-14 14:13:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-10-14 14:08:49 · answer #5 · answered by amberharris20022000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea
2006-10-14 14:09:45 · answer #6 · answered by sexy gurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wold say so.
2006-10-14 14:22:28 · answer #7 · answered by LadyL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋