Vulvar alcohol injections

rahrah321 · Newbie Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 1

Hi, my name is Sarah and I have been diagnosed with vulvar vestibulitis. I have already had laser surgery done to laser the skene's glands, but that didn't help with the pain. Now, my doctor recommends I undergo vulvar alcohol injections, done under general anesthesia, every 3-6 months, until the pain and symptoms go away, I am kind of weary about these injections, and I want to know what kind of alcohol is used, and are the injections safe for my health? The injections are supposed to kill the nerves in the area, but I wonder if they will kill all feeling of sensation also? I don't know if I sholuld get a second opinion either. If you have any feedback, please respond. Thank-you.

helene · Supporter Joined: 03 Mar 2006 Posts: 363

Hi! I don’t know reason why but I heard that alcohol injections and other nerve blocks are ineffective treatments for vulvar pain and that they should be avoided. It is said that along with eliminating pain, they carry a risk of urinary or fecal incontinence.

Here are some of the little steps you may try to lose the discomfort associated with your pain:
1. you should rinse your vulva after every urination with a squirt bottle or bidet
2. –II- take lukewarm baths with pain water a couple of times per day
3. –II- apply vitamin E oil a couple of times a day
4. use vegetable oil as a lubricant for intercourse
5. use 100% cotton menstrual pads and tampons
6. wear 100% cotton underwear and stockings
7. not use fabric softener in washer or dryer

Etc

Maybe you should get a second opinion. It is always better to have something to chose from.

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