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Posted 4/12/2014 10:53 PM (GMT 0)
My vaginal area is raw from the detox baths. I have not used the
full amount of Epsom salts and Hydrogen per. but still I can barely
touch the skin and when I wash the warm water even hurts!
How can you all stand that? I have been using Vaseline just to
cut down the burning. I think I might need some RX cream just to
help it all heal. I can not do those anymore....

Have any of you had the same problem and what helped?
Posted 4/12/2014 11:24 PM (GMT 0)
I wonder if it's the h. peroxide doing it. It does sound like you need to avoid them and let the area heal up before trying any again. Are there any cleaners you use on your tub that could be lingering and then bothering you? Coconut oil would help with the healing and calm down the pain.
Posted 4/12/2014 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
My mom has that issue so can't take them :(
Posted 4/12/2014 11:58 PM (GMT 0)
Can you just use less of each of the ingredients? Or can you use sea salt instead of Epsom Salts? I would also add ginger tea.

The Epsom Salts are strong; they have corroded some of the enamel in my bathtub.

To heal your vagina, you can use Vit. E suppositories (Carlsons) and an ointment called (excuse me all) "Vital Vulva," from Moonmaid Botanicals. It's great stuff!

Margaret
Posted 4/13/2014 1:39 AM (GMT 0)
Vital vulva! I like that!!!
Posted 4/13/2014 1:45 AM (GMT 0)
What about using diaper rash ointment like what we use on babies. Isn't that formulated to stop & heal rashes? If it is safe on babies, I imagine that it is safe for us Lymies too :-)

You can also try Vagicaine (20% Benzocaine & 3% Resorcinol) from CVS pharmacy.

Post Edited (Healing98) : 4/12/2014 8:39:16 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/13/2014 3:11 AM (GMT 0)
Just soak your feet...no need to do the whole tub soak...

I had to do Epsom salt soaks 3x/day as a teen and never had this trouble...I suspect the combination of the Epsom salts and peroxide...

Coconut oil is excellent for healing the skin...esp. in sensitive areas...
Posted 4/13/2014 3:20 AM (GMT 0)
I believe it can be age related due to thinning of the tissue down there in women who are going through or done with menopause. That's why it bothers my mom, she is 57. Unless of course you are younger and just very sensitive down there. I told my mom to use estrogen cream down below a few times a week. I realize even a localized hormone containing cream may not be an option for some but thought I'd share.
Posted 4/13/2014 4:17 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, I have vaginal atrophy due to menopause, and I'm unable to use estrogen bc of previous breast cancer.

I think it's best not to use commercial products like diaper rash ointments, which have fragrance, etc. Your V will not react well to fragrances.

Maine, it used to be called, "Vital Vulva," but they had to change it to, "Vital V," which kind of disappointed me, as I liked the original name :) :)

But seriously, it really is a great ointment, and the E suppositories are good too.

Razzle, is coconut oil ok for the V?

Good luck,

Margaret
Posted 4/13/2014 1:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi sueg,

I'm 57 and took detox baths (using epsom salts and hydrogen peroxide) throughout pre-menopause and full menopause and never had a problem. 

The only time I had a problem was many years ago a dentist gave me antibiotics after a root canal (before I had lyme) which caused burning in that area (yeah, I'm shy when it comes to these subjects)...  I think I used Monostat or something like that because it was so bad.  Imagine that, taking abx to prevent an infection in my mouth and then that happened.  I couldn't even pee it was so bad, I had to pee in the shower because it burned so much...

There is a reason why antibiotics will do this to a person, I think because it destroys the "good" bacteria that we need.

Don't know if you are taking abx or not, but I could not handle them even when I was diagnosed with lyme.

Just my story,

Denise

Posted 4/13/2014 7:25 PM (GMT 0)
I think it's specifically the bath that's hurting her V, not the abx.

I suggest a mustard foot soak. You can either look it up on the internet, or buy mustard powder, and add rosemary and wintergreen.

Margaret
Posted 4/14/2014 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the good ideas. I was thinking of the Monistat cause I had a very raw area when I had a UTI in the past, it was even
bleeding. I have been using Vaseline and easing up on using soap
down there for now. Still burns but less. Do you need a RX for estrogen cream?
Posted 4/14/2014 2:34 AM (GMT 0)
I wish there was something I could think of.. Would evening primrose work???.
Posted 4/14/2014 2:38 AM (GMT 0)
Yes you need an rx. Because I was breastfeeding my vaginal tissue was sensitive, I used Premarin for like two weeks only 2x weekly. I was nervous about it getting into my milk though so I stopped. Now that I'm weaning my bits and pieces are returning to normal, till menopause I suppose... My mom used Premarin and when she came to me with thebepsom salt issue I suggested she used it again. It will thicken the vaginal wall, increase elasticity etc... ;)
Posted 4/14/2014 10:01 PM (GMT 0)
You're not supposed to use Vaseline, for some reason. I would use an ointment that's made for that area.

Margaret
Posted 4/15/2014 2:28 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the extra ideas. I thought that the Vaseline might not be the right thing to use but it was all I had around and it has eased
up but I think I might call the LLMD ofc and ask about a RX cream
for it. It is getting better but not very quickly.

I'll let you know how things go. Thx again!

BTW, is it dangerous to use hormonal cream?
Posted 4/15/2014 5:56 PM (GMT 0)
I had that problem with salt baths.  I switched to Mustard baths and have not had any trouble.

Amazon link if you want to see pictures.  It is wonderful for detoxing also.  I take 2 a week.

http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Singhas-Mustard-Bath-8-Ounces/dp/B00016WU6A

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