Pain when walking - managed but not fixed - suggestions ?

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I’ve had this condition for about two years now, triggered by a yeast infection. My main symptom is pain when I walk, kind of a burning irritated rubbing pain. It’s currently managed with lidocaine, that I apply every time I’m about to walk (I have to reapply every hour or so). Arousal is also painful, but with a sharp pain.

I also do PT (everything is definitely very tense, and some points on the vulva are very sensitive - scars from previous physical trauma), take Duloxetine, saw a therapist for a while, meditate, and recently started electro stimulation.

The pain is mostly managed, but definitely not cured (if I don’t use numbing cream I will die). Is there anything I’m missing ? Also open to book recommendations.

Posted Sep 8, 2026, 5:04 PM UTC

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