Hi, i am 6 months pregnant now and yesterday i walk up with a painful rash on my thighs just near my genital area, finding it very difficult to walk, i have also noticed the vaginal discharge does not appear as usual almost like cottage cheese and with no smell. anyone experience the same or know why please advice..... i have scheduled a visit to my doctor today at 4 but until then would appreciate advice...thanks
2007-01-14 18:06:58 · 10 answers · asked by Louisa W 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
it sound like a yeast infection to me. a yeast infection can be easily treated. a lot of women get them. you can get them from bubble baths also sweat can cause them and from wearing pantys made out of other materials besides cotton. yeats infections will cause discharge that looks very much like cottage cheese and can cause a rash. a great over the counter product is monostat one two and three but can be quite expensive. other good products are vagisil and vagisil powder this will help keep you dry. avoid using douche a lot and FDS these can cause irritation and could also possibly cause yeast inffections. but dont worry its totally treatable and once treated it should clear up within just a few days. Good luck at your DR and congradulations on the baby =)
2007-01-14 18:15:06 · answer #1 · answered by kitty45342 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, i am with everyone else about the yeast infection.Very common throughout pregnancy,but do not take any over the counter yeast medicines without asking your doctor first.espeacially ones that are for inside the vagina.My doctor advised against doing that,and gave me a prescribed pill takin by mouth.One time dose. Also your itching on your inner thigh could be stretch marks coming up? I hate to tell you that ,but it happens.So try not to scratch because this makes them worse.At first there will be no visible marks;only itching.Then after you have your baby,and start to lose weight stretch marks can appear that you didn't even notice before. But you will think back and remeber that your skin kept itching in that particular spot! So no scratching,and your doctor will take of the rest for you.Good Luck and congradulations on the baby!
2007-01-14 18:32:32 · answer #2 · answered by whatsthe411 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a vaginitis, possibly yeast. The rash may be caused by irritation from the discharge. During pregnancy your immune system is somewhat repressed so there is more chance of this sort of thing happening. It's unlikely to be dangerous to the baby but should be treated, for your comfort as much as any other reason.
2007-01-14 18:12:49 · answer #3 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No experience with what you are talking about, but I would think that maybe you may of had a allergic reaction to something. Did you use something is the area you are talking about that you have never used before? I am a SAHM to 4 and couldn't wear my foundation that I wore when I wasn't pregnant, because the Ph balance in your body changes in pregnancy and I became allergic to it only at that time. If you think that this isn't the case then it could be dry skin and you could have scratched at it in your sleep and caused irritation.
Good Luck and Congratulations
2007-01-14 18:15:08 · answer #4 · answered by LS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your thighs gotten bigger with the pregnancy? when I was a little girl and chubby, if I got any extra moisture between my thighs i would get a very painful rash. If you had it in the morning maybe you have been sweaty in your sleep. as for the discharge it is probably a yeast infection. Your doctor will tell you for sure.
2007-01-14 18:11:34 · answer #5 · answered by krickee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeast infection call your OB in the morning. Yeast infections can cause rash & almost always cottage cheese type discharge with or without itch.. If untreated in can cause preterm labor & infection after your water breaks if treated no biggie happens to most pregnant woman.
2007-01-14 18:10:46 · answer #6 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had rashes like that before. They were always yeast infections. My doc gave me Nystatin cream to apply to it and she told me to stay away from powders, perfume and try to get as much air to it as I can. Oh yeah this may help too. As a mother of six I have found out that consuming a large amount of sugar can contribute to yeast infections. My number 1 enemy is them juice huggies. I hope this helps
2007-01-14 18:53:23 · answer #7 · answered by georgettafears 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to the doctor as soon as you can but it sounds like a yeast infection which is pretty common in pregnancy.
2007-01-14 18:16:02 · answer #8 · answered by busemomme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor in the morning.
2007-01-14 18:10:57 · answer #9 · answered by Gillian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are u sure it not just chaffing because your legs are rubbing together because ur putting on weight being pregant
2007-01-14 18:10:50 · answer #10 · answered by bigbreastedbitch1979 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋