Itching Down Below (title edited by MNHQ at request of the OP)

Why not simply call 111? In my experience, if necessary they'll get someone medically trained (a nurse or a doctor) to call you back, or tell you that you need to go to A&E.

You need some proper medical advice ASAP, even if you can't get a GP appointment.

It's entirely possible that you already had thrush (you said it was longstanding) and have since developed a UTI.

Go to the vet. See a pharmacist while waiting for the GP.

Not sure why you think threadworm but that is easy to rule out - just grab a small mirror and check your anus, it will be evident if you have them

How old are you, OP? If you're possibly perimenopausal, another possibility to consider is vaginal atrophy. I had similar symptoms to you - a weird and horrible combination of cystitis and thrush, yet not quite like either of them - which had been going on for a month or more but it resolved itself when I started oestrogen pessaries.

No.

If you cannot get a GP appointment today go to the pharmacy. They sell drinks to treat cystitis and cream for thrush. Try both.

Why would you leave your health months when a quick visit to the pharmacy could have resolved this.

Not sure why you would use a tampon when you are already really sore? I'm assuming the bath was to soothe/ease symptoms.

Have you used a mirror to look? Any sores like herpes?

Havent rtft. Yep if you haven't already ordered dmannose would strongly recommend for uti. Used to suffer for years but dmannose capsules or powder diluted in water was a game changer. Altho sounds like your infection quite severe so might need antibiotics anyway. But dmannose is great at preventing the infection getting to this stage.

Do see your GP and be checked for UTI. However you mayj just benefit from locally applied gel, ask pharmacist about that. Drink plenty of water and make sure only clear warm water is used for cleaning your vulva, not soapy (you can use that around the outside). Something that does happen occasionally is bacterial vaginitis, often when one becomes sensitive to types of laundry products. It's best to use sensitive stuff. Antibiotics can also change the pH level of the vulval area and cause problems. I think you'd know if you had thrush and threadworms are a different matter altogether. Speak to GP asap, I'm sure whatever it is is treatable and will go. I feel for you, let us know how you get on. x

This would be a same day appointment at my GP. Say you think you have a UTI. You need antibiotics.

How old are you OP? If the right age, I'll throw menopause/low estrogen in as a suggestion.

Threadworms create unbelievable itch but it's more in your anus area as they live in your rectum. Of course they can move but you would see them probably if you help up a mirror when the itching is bad. They don't create burning pain as far as I know.

Pharmacists can now provide antibiotics for cystitis, along with treatment for other common issues such as impetigo. It’s a brilliant service to relieve pressure on GPs.

I'd say it was a UTI, if you don't treat, it can linger. If you see a GP they won't treat until the sample has been tested. Go to the pharmacy. If after treatment it's still about, then go to the GP. It's like infection anywhere, no treatment, then it lingers for months.

Chronic UTI sufferer here - cranberry juice for a UTI is a myth. There is some research to suggest pure cranberry extract can relieve symptoms but the evidence is minimal. Cranberry juice has very little cranberry in it and often a lot of sugar which provides the perfect breeding ground for the infection to continue to grow in your bladder. Water is best, with come bicarb of soda mixed in if you can stomach it.

Do get checked for Lichen Schlerosus because you could have it at the same time as something else and you can get so inflamed it makes the whole area uncomfortable. Def worth checking for that because it can often be managed v well with a simple ointnment, but has potential for v negative effects if neglected (slightly increased cancer risk and fusion of labia.) I believe Lichen Planus can affect inside the vagina too.

I would disagree with shower don't bathe. Showers actually get shampoo-y water right into that area as it runs down your body and baths with water only are super helpful for soothing and soaking. Bath and then get out to wash your hair over the bath and rinse so that the runoff goes into the tub and not onto you.

Can you try to call your local gum clinic? They may be easier to get into than GP. They will also be able to figure out more quickly exactly what is going on. It could be lots of things, and could be more than one thing. They will be able to help with any of them. But you need to see a doctor.

What has London got to do with it?
By your title, Thought there had been a catastrophic incident!

I think that you need to see a doctor!! ASAP!

I understand that you had negative experiences when consulting doctors. I also understand that coming off antidepressants can be hell. I am honestly sorry that you’re going through this.

but stop trying to figure this out on your own and go to a doctor! And stop faffing about whether this is worms or toxic shock or something else entirely. You need to see a doctor!!

You will see threadworm in your poo sometimes or at night touch your anus and they will be on your finger. I assume you had a plain bath with no products - it sounds rough for you - have you a temperature at all - has pain relief worked - you need a face to face appointment ASAP.

I once had this, ended up at the sexual health clinic. I was so sore that the doctor wouldn't do an internal, she said it was the worst case of thrush she had ever seen, my urine also tested positive for infection & blood. I had to have 7 days of the oral thrush treatment plus cream & pessaries & 7 days antibiotics. I couldn't bear to wear trousers or anything other than the baggiest cotton pants, luckily I still had some maternity ones left from when I had ds. Definitely go to the sexual health clinic, they are so much better than a GP in sorting things like this, my GP wouldn't have treated it so aggressively, I would have had to keep on going back after each course of treatment. Also buy some aqueous cream, it's gentle & moisturising, you can use it as a wash down there. Salt baths help, don't use soap or wash your hair while in the bath, you can add either tea tree oil or Lavender, both really help soothe the itching & soreness.

As others have said, it doesn't sound like typical uti/cystitis, or you have that on top.of something else.

I've only skimmed through OPs posts so apologies if already suggested but when you pee, use a bottle of lukewarm water to dilute the urine and it should sting less. Use a 500ml sport cap bottle so you can get the angle right.

This definitely sounds like a GP job tbh, they will likely want to examine you rather than just throw some antibiotics in your direction. Not something to be left if you're feeling unwell but if no luck via phone this morning you may be able to get an urgent appt via 111

I don’t understand why you’ve been torturing yourself for months instead of booking with your GP?

Recently I had mild(ish) symptoms of a UTI but it had started to bother me too much to be able to work and I got called and given antibiotics the very same day.

I agree with finally ready79.had sepsis horrendous. I was lucky and made a full recovery. We phone our gp on the day .tell them how urgent this is ..my gp saw me same day for unexplained bleeding. On a side note avoid using tampons if possible

You'd be nightmare itchy but it wouldn't be as painful as you describe to pee.

Are you Dr Googling?

GP.

Don't go to a pharmacist
You'll need to provide a pee sample to determine if you have a utility. They may need to swab you to see what else it might be
Go to the doctor

absolutely not true- pharmacist will ask questions and prescribe 3 days worth in antibiotics - it would take more than a week to see a GO hence the reason people are telling OP to seek the quickest route to assistance:

Dont delay, pharmacists can treat a lot of general illnesses to take the pressure off GOs - if they think you need a GO appointment they can recommend it, and usually this gives the doctors receptionist a heads up that you have spoken to someone who’s told you to book an appointment.

Horrible thread title, I genuinely thought something had happened.