Hello,

Some of this may sound gross, I apologize in advanced :0) About 5 weeks ago I began to feel extreme stabbing pain in the clitoris. I couldn't walk or sit down. I took a mirror and noticed white patches around my labia and some patches underneath the hood of the clitoris. I went to a clinic and the nurse told me it was an yeast infection, although I didn't have excruciating itching or "cottage cheese" discharge - just dryness, pain and SERIOUS fatigue. So for about 4 weeks I have been treating the yeast infection with natural means (acidophilus etc) and Nystatin ointment. Now it seems like the yeast infection has subsided, and to a certain extent so has the pain...

However, the clitoris is still very much swollen, and almost feels like it's constantly aroused/erect. I even feel it pulsating from time to time. It hurts if I touch it (which makes it a pain to clean) but if I do nothing throughout the day (just lounge) it doesn't hurt as much. If I move around a lot, such as exercise or spend a day out (basic chores) - the next day I can barely move without it "prickling."

Could it be that the yeast infection/candida blew up on me, and now it's considered a severe case, or is this something else completely? I found it odd that I didn't have the traditional yeast infection symptoms, although I fit the "cause" profile for the week prior to all this problems: high stress, high sugar, tight underwear. I considered clitoral hood infection as well. Has anyone else experienced this, and how long did it take to go away? I have noticed a considerable difference from 2 weeks ago, but it seems to be lingering.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

L.M

By the way, I am currently NOT sexually active, and have not been for a year - last year's tests came back negative for all STD's.