If you're dealing with a late period, the advice is usually to just stop taking them once it finally shows up. At least, that’s what I was told, and honestly, that’s exactly what I did.🙂
You kind of remind me of how I used to be, back before I started seeing my psychologist... but honestly, it’s good to see you actually want to help yourself and decided to reach out for support. At first, I thought the whole thing was just a waste of time, but now, a year later, I can finally see how much it actually helped me. Fingers crossed it does the same for you...
I’ve been through the exact same thing... honestly, psychotherapy was what finally pulled me through. Sure, I still have those moments where it hits me out of nowhere, but things are definitely looking up. I’ve got a PDF of psychology topics if you want it—just let me know...
stormymaker24 said:Mar, I’m not talking about sex here. 😁 If you experience any itching at all, apply cream immediately. If the discharge looks like that, it would be genuinely wise for you to visit your gynecologist for a swab. I handle mine on the spot so there's no guesswork regarding what needs testing; that is standard practice, anyway. But whatever you do, do not wait six days. While that might not seem like an eternity, so much can go wrong in six days. For instance, you could develop swelling and everything could become inflamed... and then you'll find yourself attempting to force a speculum while you're swollen and in pain. Honestly, the mere thought of it brings tears to my eyes. 😲 Just call your OB-GYN; this isn't something you should simply brush off. I am being serious. You aren't going to die, but don't make your situation more complicated by waiting. That is my most sincere advice. Don't do it.
Chaotic, just go ahead and buy it yourself, so if the itching starts in the middle of the night, at least you have it within reach. 😉
Look, if it's only been six days, just hang in there. Honestly, I spend way too much time reading up on all these symptoms myself—it gets so overwhelming that I can't even tell what's going on anymore. But for some reason, reading about what other people have gone through actually helps me feel a bit better. I just gather up all the advice I can find, and maybe then it's a little easier to deal with everything...
Hey stormymaker24, don't sweat it, I'll call them at the first opportunity. Honestly, I'm just trying to gauge what everyone else is going through so I don't jump to conclusions and convince myself I've got some major illness. I have a tendency to spiral and panic over nothing.
🙂Linda Rodriguez38, are we both just going to go out and buy cream until a gynecologist actually gives us an appointment? It can't hurt, right?
stormymaker24 said:Oh, please... then you can bet your life there’s a fungal outbreak on the horizon. Antibiotics generally wreak such havoc on the vaginal flora and fauna😁 that everything down there goes absolutely haywire, essentially throwing a massive party for yeast. This is precisely why, whenever someone is prescribed an antibiotic-based treatment, they should always be given something specifically designed to suppress fungal growth alongside it. 😉
I'm heading straight to the drugstore. Honestly, nothing is going to work better than Canesten, even if it isn't actually a fungal infection...
I was using vaginal wipes about a month ago because of some bacterial issues. There’s no way a yeast infection would just pop up now, right? Ugh... well, at least it doesn't itch yet.😛
stormymaker24 said:If you are dealing with a yeast infection, you will certainly know it because the itching is unmistakable; however, a thick, cottage cheese-like discharge is absolutely not normal, even if it happens frequently. Some women experience more intense symptoms than others, but that specific texture should never be the standard! (Good grief, I realize how incredibly gross that sounds 😂) Just give it a day or two to see if things resolve themselves, if the consistency shifts, or if the itching begins to take hold. My rule of thumb is simple: if it's case one, move along; if it's case two, go see a gynecologist; and if it's case three, just go buy some Canesten.
It doesn't itch right now, and I really hope it stays that way... but thanks. If this keeps up, I'm sprinting straight to the doctor.
Alright, at least someone else is going through this... mine showed up for the first time today. I usually deal with stuff, but nothing quite like this... and all my tests come back fine from the last time I actually felt okay.
What is actually causing this? I've read that it can show up with fungal infections, usually involving itching and stinging, but all I'm getting is discharge—even though I've been dealing with abdominal and ovarian pain for a while now... My gynecologist is unavailable (again) and I am losing my mind here..
Gregory Young3 said:I went in for my ultrasound today. There wasn't anything clearly defined, just some free fluid present. The technician who performed the scan—yes, they have nurses handle them here in the States—mentioned it could be either an infection or endometriosis (which I really hope isn't the case). So, my next step is heading to my primary care doctor. They'll likely prescribe some antibiotics and then schedule all the necessary swabs and a Pap smear. Something like that.
I'm booked in for next week... honestly, I'm terrified to go... but I know I have to. It really caught me off guard that nurses handle ultrasounds here... actually, maybe it would be better if things worked that way back home too...
stormyjackal46 said:I’d suggest seeing Dr. Bočina over in Sun. I'm not totally sure about the out-of-pocket costs, but you won't be waiting forever, and the doctor is top-notch.
In March...? Are you actually being serious right now? 🤷
I can definitely recommend Dr. Bočina over in Sun. I'm not entirely sure about the payment situation, but you won't be waiting forever, and the doctor is top-notch.
Sarah Wilson8 said:I’ve been dealing with a similar issue for about three days now. Honestly, I just feel incredibly bloated, like a balloon ready to burst, and it’s constant. My doctor actually had me come in for an emergency exam three days ago; he told me everything looked fine, though he did perform a PAPA test just to be certain. I can't help but worry that there might be something going on with my intestines, especially since my white blood cell count came back slightly elevated. Of course, I haven't ruled out a bladder infection either. Does anyone have any insight? Help!!!
I actually thought it was my intestines too—my white blood cell count was a little high as well. But the surgeon says I'm fine, and Ginić says I'm fine... I just don't know anymore. This is dragging on way too long.
Gregory Young3 said:Couldn't they have scheduled you sooner? I'm worried the same thing might happen to me. I'm currently in the UK, and here you have to see a general practitioner first before they refer you to the hospital to see Ginić. With Christmas and New Year's coming up, I have a feeling I won't get seen until January. Fingers crossed it's nothing. x
So it’s not any better over there either... my new doctor simply doesn't have any openings. The absolute worst part is if my period ends up being late and finally shows up right when I actually need to be somewhere, after all this waiting. It’s just like you said, fingers crossed.
Look, I haven't had a period since July. I'm still waiting on the results from that PAP test I had in mid-August, too. The pain is constant. I feel bloated like I'm pregnant, and my lower back, right ovary, and the area around my belly button are all aching. I actually switched gynecologists, but I can't get an appointment until after November. It’s driving me crazy; my mind is already racing through every worst-case scenario. I tend to spiral into panic when something hurts, especially when it drags on this long.