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Kefir
Posted by Nechi (South Carolina) on 11/28/2023
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Kefir For Vulvar Itching And Burning
November 2023
To all the wonderful women out there!
I also wish to share my story in order to help many who like me may be going through a same or similar problem. Since the past year I've been suffering of extreme vulvar itching which has recently gotten so bad that I hurt myself badly scratching to hard out of desperation. I tried applying black see oil, coconut oil, vaseline, castor oil, oats water baths, baking soda baths, and something else I'm sure I'm forgetting but can't remember what it is. I spent lots of money trying all these things and nothing ever helped for more than a couple of hours. Recently, as it happened many night, the itchiness woke me out of my sleep for me to start hurting myself again. I was desperate and in tears. The first thing I did was pray to GOD for his help and guidance. Next thing, I got up without disturbing my husband's sleep, as I didn't want to worry him at that time of the night, walked to my kitchen, and filled a paper cup with cold filtered water, went to the bathroom and washed my vulvar area with it which cooled it down a lot and relieved it quite a bit. I then pat dried the are and applied cold, fresh Kefir that we always consume for breakfast. I made sure my hands were very clean and applied a nice cooling coating of Kefir from the rectum area, moving forward and with the help of GOD, I went back to sleep and forgot about it for many, many hours. It was the first time in a very long time that I felt so relieved. I decided not to poke in there too much, and enjoy the relief the entire day, but repeated the operation just before bed, after I brushed my teeth. It was literally the very last thing I did after my nightly prayers and before jumping in bed. I slept all night without ever been woken up by it. I can assure you that I was doing so bad, that I noticed my delicate vulvar area had cuts/tears in it, red little dots all over the place, plus it was very feverish and all white in color. Most of that disappeared after my plea of help to GOD, then the wash with filtered water and the kefir application. May I also recommend to all the beautiful girls reading this, to go and lye or seat under the sun with as much skin exposed as possible, without the poisonous sun blocks which as all designed to generate skin cancer and other skin ailments thanks to their malignant components. SUN is a creation of GOD for our health. It generates LIFE. So why are we been told that it is VERY bad for us? At least 15 minutes each day, will heal you of many things, but also, will change your mood, get you rid of the blues, inspire you, help you open your pineal gland, and you'll get a nice even color in your face and rest of your body.
I give GOD thanks for this page, and the opportunity to share my case with many of you who will need it sooner or later, and for the other marvelous ladies who also shared their stories here to help others like me.
GOD BLESSINGS TO ALL!
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Pat (Hackettstown, nj) on 07/22/2022
What is D.V.?
Calamine Lotion
Posted by Audrey%20 (New%20Jersey%20) on 08/20/2020
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Like other posters, I have had a chronic itch on my left labia since I was 19 (I'm 54). It started when I was given multiple courses of a strong antibiotic for a presumed stubborn UTI that turned out to be interstitial cystitis. So I assumed it was a yeast infection, but it persisted.
Over the years I've tried many natural remedies with varying results. My gyn even biopsied it (painful! Only result: folliculitis). I had an injection of cortisone (super painful and made me crazy). Sometimes the itching eases up on its own, sometimes it flares up, I don't know why either occurs.
Recently it's been really bad again. I saw an old bottle of calamine lotion in the cabinet and gave it a try (a plus, much less messy than many other topicals). It worked, better than anything I've ever tried. And the relief, while not permanent (so far, I've had to reapply it a time or two) lasts for a while. I can already see improvement in the skin thickening that had developed.
It's cheap, easy and very effective. Worth a try!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Julie (Texas) on 06/11/2020
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My mother always told me to use a vinegar douche. It works great. Depends on how much you itch as to how strong you may want it.
Meds
Posted by Tiff (USA) on 09/10/2019
For me antibiotics gave me the infection. So I try to avoid using them. But sometimes you have to. So I take probiotics and for instant relief - Homemade suppository: Coconut oil and a few drops of aloe. Roll it up in plastic wrap. Refrigerate and insert. Both are antibacterial.
Meds
Posted by Chloe (Burbank) on 03/07/2019
Anonymous, you haven't said what you were diagnosed with, but if I were you, I would try oregano, olive leaf or grapefruit seed extract capsules for a week. You will need a potent herb to heal the infection and those usually work well on a wide variety of problems in the body. You may need to do a round of probiotics afterwards to replenish your gut flora. Best of luck!
Meds
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 03/06/2019
Anonymous from Delhi, you can try baking soda sitz baths.
Meds
Posted by Anonymous (Delhi ) on 03/04/2019
I recently had a few symptoms of itching, redness and discharge for which I visited my gynae who told me I've got a mixed infection and has given me a long list of medicines including antibiotic, suppositories and ointments which has made my symptoms worse. The itching has increased and furthermore I'm experiencing dull pain in my lower right and left abdomen and back. I don't know whether I should continue having the medicines or look at some alternative treatment option
Dietary Changes
Posted by Alelen (Poland) on 12/28/2018
Histamine itself is worth a separate topic. The intolerance of this amino acid can have very wide health repercussions and, as far as I am concerned, concerns a lot of people. Because of this I am already after 3 anaphylactic shocks. I can eat less and less.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Baking Soda
Posted by Wendy427 (Columbus Oh) on 12/27/2018 25 posts
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I had the same itching a few years ago. Not intra-vaginal (inside the vagina), but perianal (between the vaginal opening & the anal opening). Horrible itching. Gynecologist didn't have a clue. Only thing that finally stopped it was regularly drinking water with organic ACV and Baking Soda, AND removing all sugar & bad carbs from my diet, and no more itching.
Dietary Changes
Posted by Rhonda (Usa) on 12/27/2018
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I had severe itching down there until 5 days ago. I got viral gastroenteritis and could not really eat anything for 3 days. I still can't eat much yet but...the itching went away. I believe there is a histamine reaction happening, which, after going through menopause, we are more sensitive to. Google low histamine foods and also alkaline diet. I didn't want to be that sick but the itching went away with no food. I am going to be eating low histamine and alkalizing foods and no wheat or dairy from here on out. I hope this helps someone with their severe itching. It's enough to drive you mad!
Vaginal Itch Remedies
Posted by Andrea (Tx) on 10/03/2018
My Black Cohosh bottle recommended two 40 mg caps a day.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Andrea (Tx) on 10/02/2018
What is DV?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by B (Brooklyn Ny) on 10/02/2018 11 posts
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Thank you for this post. I tried it and it worked.
Calmoseptin
Posted by Lotusborn (Hawaii) on 05/12/2017
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Somebody suggested the use of calmoseptine cream which I have been using now for a long time. I think vick vaporub is far too harsh at least for me. Calmoseptine is a thick cream with zinc and not only does it soothe, cools and heals itchy and hot skin. It is formulated for babies rashes so it is gentle enough for vagina areas. It has been a helper after I couldn't do the cold water or ice anymore. When it takes a long time to figure out the reasons for itchy inflamed vaginal skin, calmoseptine is a wonderful relief and one can sleep. For now, I am aware that it can be an allergic reaction to napkins which I wear every day or to foods one cannot tolerate. I found I had a milk allergy. So, I stopped cheese, yoghurt, etc It can be fungal infection or parasitic. I recently started detoxifying with Pectasol-C and this helped very much. It all started out because I had a stressful period in my life. One has to have patience and watch one's own body for clues and reactions. Over time, being a good detective, usually one can eliminate one culprit after another. I like doing my own healing work even if it takes a long time.
Vicks Vapor Rub
Posted by Janette (Hertfordshire) on 05/12/2017
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I tried your remedy and it works really well. You are right it does burn then it becomes cooling and itch disappears.
Ive tried ACV before for all over itchy skin but I didn't want to risk it as I think an acid treatment for BV set it off itching.
This is the second time using Vicks for this problem. And thank you for your advice.
Vanadium
Posted by Kathy (Sc) on 05/01/2017
"Vanadium is LIKELY SAFE in adults, if less than 1.8 mg per day is taken. At higher doses, such as those used to treat diabetes, vanadium frequently causes unwanted side effects including abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, and gas. It can also cause a greenish tongue, loss of energy, and problems with the nervous system.
Vanadium is UNSAFE when used in large amounts and for a long time. This increases the risk of serious side effects including kidney damage."
-WebMD
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Patti (Co) on 12/15/2016
Yup, all volatile oils cut at least 1-4. Another thing, check what you're washing vaginal area with. I used a seemingly mild Baby Wash down there, and the itching began a few days later. Insane itching for days. I too thought it was a bug bite and/or yeast/vaginosis (not). Itch began at the rim and 1/2 way up there, scratching with tp caused sensitive tissues to bleed. Nice huh? Lolz. Long story short, I quit the Baby Wash and calmed the itch with mallow Diaper Cream at vaginal entrance to 1/2 way up. I'm ok now. So far my case cause was simple and direct. Don't underestimate the obvious :)
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Cibitka (EU) on 06/27/2016 6 posts
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Here is protocol, that I apply whenever I get raw and inflamed lady parts:
1. I put non-pasteurised and non-filtered ACV into a small (cereal) bowl.
2. I shower my lady parts, but I don't use any cosmetics, no soap, no intime shower gel, just rinse with water.
3. I take a cotton pad, wet it in the ACV and pat-clean gently over the whole lady parts area.
If the area is really raw, this procedure burns like hell during the first 1-2 mins, but then its ok.
If you are not prepared to bear it, mix ACV with equal part of lukewarm water in the bowl - this will cause less burning.
4. Leave the area with the ACV on for few minutes (up to 10 mins is enough).
5. Rinse very briefly with water - some ACV residues will only be beneficial.
6. Pat dry with paper towel.
Important rules:
1. NEVER DRY YOUR LADY PARTS WITH STANDARD TOWEL. Always use paper kitchen towels instead.
2. CONSIDER QUITTING SUPERMARKET-BASED COSMETICS, that you have been applying on your lady parts.
Most (if not all) of commercial products from supermarkets contain ingredients, that I see on the bathroom ingredients 'Black Lists'. Even though the package declares 'bio/organic/magic plant/diamond dust/future technology' - the miniature font ingredients on the other side of the package tell a completely different story... often a scary one...
I have observed, that whenever I return to 'standard' cosmetics for a longer period of time, my lady parts health is shaken.
I now choose carefully what I wash it with. And by choosing, I don't mean looking at the front of the package, but at the back - where the INCI ingredients list is. That list is the ONLY part of package, that tells you clearly, whether the content is any good.
Considerations:
1. Often I just use left-over tea from my herbal tea jug or mix ACV with bit of water and clean my lady parts with a cotton pad while showering. If nature really needed a soapy thing for my lady parts, it would have had for sure created a gland for it somewhere on my body...
2. I also tend to not wear tight underwear during night. Often no underwear during the night at all.
3. If I encounter dryness afterwards, I tend to use a cold-pressed oil of any kind. Non-refined coconut oil is quite pleasant.
Honey
Posted by Eliyaspirit (Israel) on 05/31/2016 4 posts
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I suddenly had very bad itching and discomfort in the vaginal area. My GYN gave me Estriadol Suppositories.
I am 69 and way past Menopause. There was no discharge, and my GYN couldn't really get in due to dryness, but she said come back after daily doses for 3 months. They didn't help, and matters got worse.
So I turned to EC. Tried the Coconut Oil which gave immediate relief, but temporary.
This morning I tried the Honey and it seemed to make it worse, but I waited it out.. After about 15 minutes, I felt fine. Hope this lasts!!!
Thanks to all for your help.
Garlic
Posted by Celeste (Toronto, Ontario) on 03/08/2016
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I have also used the garlic paste method, but I have found a better way to apply it.
Cut open a tea bag (just enough to empty out the tea and put new stuff in) or get the filters from a tea store, as I said empty the tea out and put in the powder, add oil to the tea bag if you'd like, run it under water and there you go!
I still don't leave it on, but you get the soothing from the oil and the powder but the cleanup is a little easier. I usually make two 'tea' bags each time.
Garlic
Posted by Danielle (Cape Town) on 03/07/2016
Hi, pls tell me if I rub it on should I just leave it and sleep with it on or wash it off again after a few minutes?
Garlic
Posted by Brittany (Nashville) on 02/06/2016
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Thank You very much for the garlic paste idea. This helped me very much. To be truthful to the other viewers the burning was very hard for me to bear , but to be fair I have a very low pain tolerance. Good news though: 1 so far it has gotten rid of my itching 100%. Number 2 the burning only lasts 3-4 minutes! I very much did like this remedy and I recommend this for everyone who has vaginal itching or a yeast infection. Thank You!
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Tana (Australia) on 01/18/2016
WARNING!
To the poster who suggested Tea Tree Oil for Vaginal Itch-
Never apply neat Tea Tree oil to The Vagina - it MUST be diluted in appropriate carrier.
Garlic
Posted by Jo (Ny) on 01/03/2016
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One clove, slightly crushed, burned at first and got rid of itch within an hour. Thank you
Coconut Oil
Posted by Dodie (Mn) on 11/12/2015
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Vaginal Itching
Coconut oil works remarkably well for that area, it is antifungal, anibacterial and non toxic it also controls odor, soothes and heals skin, you can google many uses of coconut oil, organic can be purchased almost anywhere, walmart, walgreens or healthfood stores.
Garlic
Posted by Clwm (Detroit) on 11/12/2015
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Thank you!!!! The garlic worked. I pray the root of this problem and symptoms are resolved asap.
Vitamin D
Posted by Ginger (Louisiana) on 10/31/2015
How many milligrams did you take all together at one time taking 2 pills of vitamin d? Thanks!
Cold Water Therapy, Salt Baths
Posted by Sharon (England) on 10/03/2015
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I have had intense vaginal itching for the past week or so and not to mention some sleepless nights, its been driving me insane! I found three things that have really helped me:
Cold water treatment : I use a jug to pour cold water onto my vagina over the bath, gives quick reliefe and abled me to sleep!
Salt bath : Just fill normal bath and then add salt! Not to much but not to little, I would say around half a cup, sit in the bath and open the lips of your vagina and aloe the water to pass inside you- relax! This gives instant reliefe and compleatley reduced my itching by 90% for a full day!
Drink water : Simply drink lots of water, but not tons as your body won't be able to cope with it
I hope I helped! I'm still waiting for my itching to go and I cant wait until it does because its horrible!
Vicks Vapor Rub
Posted by Amaw (Al) on 09/21/2015
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Vaginal Itching:
I use vicks vaporub. Burns, but the itch goes away. I use it 2x per day, just smear it on. Seriously, it works for me.
Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc
Posted by Albert (Johannesburg) on 09/20/2015
Magnesium is mainly absorbed by the brain at night during REM sleep phases.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Lindsey (Caddo Mills) on 08/18/2015
If you have had that going on for a whole month then it is probably time to maybe be tested for an std. In most cases from what I've read if problems persist for more than a week and don't go away even with home treatment then there may be a case that the problem is much bigger.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Benna (Ny) on 08/05/2015
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Has anyone else tried using plain white vinegar? I drink ACV and am a big fan, but find the ordinary (much cheaper) white stuff works just as well externally.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Sheila (Connecticut, USA) on 07/22/2015
I've been dealing with the pre-menapausal irregular bleeding for a month and the vaginal itch for a couple of weeks, tried apple cider vinegar mixed in water directly on the itch with some relief, tried sea salt with some relief, but still driving me nuts. I'm going to try drinking the apple cider vinegar and and putting it on the area without mixing with water. Thank you for the tip!
Garlic
Posted by Lounds (Mi) on 06/29/2015
Word of caution about using garlic paste ALONE. It can burn your skin, and in the most delicate region we're talking about for a yeast infection, proceed, carefully. I recommend putting a small amount of crushed garlic in olive oil and vitamin E. Then apply to your private parts. Otherwise, you can apply pure garlic and feel hell fire on your ass. Make sure you're near a bathtub for an emergency drenching.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Tracy (Nevis, West Indies) on 06/14/2015
★★★☆☆BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
I have had irregular bleeding now for 3 months, that I can cope with but the itching and dryness is driving me crazy even to tears sometimes. I have tried the ACV which eased the itching but caused more dryness, Chamomile tea ice cold also eased it. My problem now is that the feminine itch creams are no longer working as everything I try just gets socked up until I'm super dry again.
I'm about to try bathing in Rosemary and use olive oil to lubricate, will keep you posted on results, hopefully successful because I don't know how much longer I can take this :(
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Holly (Arkansas) on 06/12/2015
I understand you! Getting older is very hard for women. I have a Ph problem down there regularly. Have you tried Tea Tree oil? I find it works very well for a lot of things. Just rub some on the area and see what happens. It can't hurt.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Mary (Texas, Usa) on 04/28/2015
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I have found apple cider vinegar applied externally with a damp wash cloth gives immediate relief and I can do this as much as I need to control the pH.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Valerie (Wisconsin, US) on 04/02/2015
i have learned, being post menopausal 55yrs old, that if I use hot water it does not help, also wear loose clothes, a very cool towel at night due to night sweats, moisturize 2 times a day, if not shower or bath daily, wash that area two times a day. I know this helps, I also take fleexseed, black cohosh
Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc
Posted by Bandf (British Columbia) on 03/06/2015
Calcium needs to be taken at night as that's the only time your body will absorb it properly when you are sleeping. Please make sure you have your facts straight before giving advice.
Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc
Posted by Luckycat (Smithville, Tx) on 02/08/2015
Calcium and Magnesium should be taken separately. They cancel each other out. You should take Magnesium at night and Calcium during the day. Magnesium has regulatory function with Calcium. Low Magnesium levels cause Calcium to precipitate out of the blood, contributing to trouble such as gout and hardening of the arteries.
