Anyone else suffer? Have had it before and this bout was set off by having a bout of quickie sex before I was really properly lubricated. That was almost ten days ago - the burning, itching, swelling and pain around vulval area started within 24 hours and continues. (I have taken a fluconazole tablet for good measure but don't see any discharge so don't think it's thrush.) I had a similar bout of this last year and gynaecologist at GUM clinic gave me trimovate to use sparingly. I only remembered I still had it and started using it 3 days ago but not much improvement so far. Would be really interested to hear from anyone who has cracked this - it stings to buggery every time I pee and it is really wearing me down now.