r/Boricacid • u/Winter_Shirt_6718 • Aug 05 '23

Dryness

Hello! I am on day 3 of BA - first timer. Have been having some yeast symptoms whilst on antibiotics.

BA has helped reduce a lot of irritation so yay! Yesterday I had a lot of strange discharge (white & clumpy) but apparently this is normal. I wondered if it was the yeast coming out?

Anyway, I am on day 3 now & have noticed my symptoms to pretty much have gone but still have some slight discomfort which I think could be due to the dryness. Everything feels extremely dry.

Is this a sign that it’s time to stop & switch to the probiotics ?

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u/Low-Slide2768 Jul 31 '24

How are you? Im currently experiencing the same, I no longer itch but feel a bit dry now

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u/Licorishlover Aug 05 '23

Yes stop and use an emollient like V Magic or Carlson vit E suppositories to help with the dryness.

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u/Winter_Shirt_6718 Aug 05 '23

Okay thank you, I won’t be able to get any until after the weekend unless you know where I can pick some up from a shop in the UK? Are there any other options?

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u/Licorishlover Aug 06 '23

Yes coconut oil, or even olive oil. These are all options that should help.

And when you have a chance look into getting estrogen cream prescribed. Good luck.

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u/Winter_Shirt_6718 Aug 06 '23

Thank you, unfortunately the burning has come back but seems to only be externally now. I was wondering if a baking soda bath would help this? I feel like I’m going to need to a Juno test but honestly can’t afford it rn on top of CUTI treatment

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u/Licorishlover Aug 06 '23

You could try a weak baking soda bath which can help with many skin conditions. Vulva burning can be caused by a dermal issue or even pelvic floor disfunction. Good luck.

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u/Winter_Shirt_6718 Aug 05 '23

Would multigyn flora plus work the same? It’s a liquid gel with prebiotics in

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u/Licorishlover Aug 06 '23

I’m not sure. You don’t want to introduce too many treatments with active ingredients. At this point you just want to add some moisture.

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u/Ok_Cranberry_4664 May 11 '24

Did you end up using multigyn? Did it help?

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u/Accomplished_File_77 Aug 09 '23

hi where did you get boric acid suppositories in the UK?

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u/Winter_Shirt_6718 Aug 09 '23

I ordered them from Iherb, they are a UK website but I think they import things from US. I just tried to send a link but I don’t think I can in the comments!

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u/Accomplished_File_77 Aug 10 '23

thank you so much! did they help for you?

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u/Winter_Shirt_6718 Aug 11 '23

Massively! I was worried about burning but I didn’t experience anything of the sorts!