Thank you for responding! It is helpful to get the support!
I do have a Neurologist that I see on a regular basis and he thinks there is a connection between the facial pain I have as well as the Vulvar burning. The problem is I have tried a few combinations of anti-depressants and anti-convulsants and I just haven't found a combo that will work. I do also try to walk about a half an hour once or even twice a day and I have also tried accupuncture and massage. (I just went to the accupuncturist this morning). I am also seeing a Psychologist once or twice a week. I feel comfortable talking about the sexual issues but sometimes I feel like I go and just vent and I don't get very much advice back. I may consider switching psychologists. I am going to be trying a Lidocaine Infusion. There is a neurosurgeon who has conducted these in my area which have shown to reduce chronic pain. I'm just waiting on insurance approval. I am truly dedicated to getting better but I feel like unless another nerve block or the lidocaine infusion works, I think I will have to consider the Specialist out in DC. I think this pain is a combination of inflammation from a former infection and the fact that I have a heightened central nervous system which means I feel pain more. I do appreciate you commending on my Post. I live in Michigan and we celebrate a holiday (which happens to be today) called Sweetest Day. (I don't think it's anywhere else in the U.S. - maybe Indiana). It's like Valentine's Day in October. I miss the man I was dating over the summer. I wish he could see how hard I am working to try to be 'normal' again. :(. I will keep trying tomorrow.
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Thank you for responding! It is helpful to get the support!
I do have a Neurologist that I see on a regular basis and he thinks there is a connection between the facial pain I have as well as the Vulvar burning. The problem is I have tried a few combinations of anti-depressants and anti-convulsants and I just haven't found a combo that will work. I do also try to walk about a half an hour once or even twice a day and I have also tried accupuncture and massage. (I just went to the accupuncturist this morning). I am also seeing a Psychologist once or twice a week. I feel comfortable talking about the sexual issues but sometimes I feel like I go and just vent and I don't get very much advice back. I may consider switching psychologists. I am going to be trying a Lidocaine Infusion. There is a neurosurgeon who has conducted these in my area which have shown to reduce chronic pain. I'm just waiting on insurance approval. I am truly dedicated to getting better but I feel like unless another nerve block or the lidocaine infusion works, I think I will have to consider the Specialist out in DC. I think this pain is a combination of inflammation from a former infection and the fact that I have a heightened central nervous system which means I feel pain more. I do appreciate you commending on my Post. I live in Michigan and we celebrate a holiday (which happens to be today) called Sweetest Day. (I don't think it's anywhere else in the U.S. - maybe Indiana). It's like Valentine's Day in October. I miss the man I was dating over the summer. I wish he could see how hard I am working to try to be 'normal' again. :(. I will keep trying tomorrow.
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