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Lou43
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I had a sore on my vulva for ages and kept treating with various home  remedies

In january went to GP got given cream and swab taken. Seemed to ease issues and felt ok.

Then in march sore came back and noticed lump.

Because of covid had GP phone call and prescribed more cream for a week

And then antibiotics for 10 days

Then they finally saw me, ine look and was referred to gynaecology waited a week for appointment, couldnt get biopsy so have to go under general anesthetic but now have to wait another 3 weeks because of covid restrictions!!

Sore and lump getting more painful by the day and i am googling my life away and so scared and nothing I can do to hurry things up. 

I know its something bad, nothing else it could be.

Its seriously affecting my mental health and family.

 

  • Hello Lou43

    At the moment we don't know what these symptoms mean. It's natural to think the worst sometimes but these thoughts can be damaging, as you've mentioned this is affecting your mental health. It's a shame you have to wait a while for your next appointment but, as you know, these measures are necessary to make sure you are tested safely. You mentioned Googling and while it can be tempting to look for answers on an online forum, this can end up increasing your anxiety. Maybe talking things through with your family might help to change some habits that are making you feel bad.

    I hope this helps,

    Moderator Anastasia

     

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Anastasia

    Thank you for your reply, I have had to return to GP because of the pain and symptoms seem to be spreading. I know I am thinking the worst and silly because i am normally a positive person. But being furloughed, not normal life at moment has increased anxiety. My whole vulva area is now covered in white patches and extremely sore. The ulcer is not healing. I have steroids, antibiotics, painkillers!! But got a call today for my pre op and trying to think positive. Very hard. I suppose without knowing what it is I just wondering why it not going or healing.

    The GP did prescribe instillagel, which i syringe onto the area at night and was amazing last night to have no pain and 8 hours sleep. 

    I know stress will not help so need to stay calm and busy! 

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