Question:
Hello,

I'm having a breakout - I'm pretty sure I've caused it myself :( by excessive scratching of the same area on my labia majora. I have had a few breakouts before, but this time, the gland on the right side of my groin (the side where the breakout is) is REALLY swollen big time... I've been applying H-balm and taking some aspirin.The scab is already forming, so I'm not sure if I should see a doctor anyway. What do you think?

Answer:
Wow, that is how my first ob presented itself but I was given oral yeast medication for that infection first then the Valtrex later on but perhaps the antibiotics helped too since I'd been ill with something before the outbreak.

The swelling should be looked at by a doctor, yes!! Then you'll know for sure what is going on and how to treat it or not. Don't delay! Any swellings should be checked out, I feel, since it could be more serious than just herpes, you just never can be too sure.

Take care.

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I had the same thing as you do, big swelling glands on the right side. My doctor gave me 1gx2 per day valtrex for many days(more than five), and same time antibiotics because of the swelling. Also used topical Bactrin ointment. But my glands never really went back to nothing, I can always feel two of them on the right side. When an ob comes, they became even bigger and sometimes hurt. I am still wondering how to get them back to normal...

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Can you get swollen glands down there from another genital infection? or is i t just herpes?

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I don't know if another STD can cause swollen glands (except HIV) but I definately had swollen nodes in my groin on the side that my lesion appeared. Almost a month later, I still get some achy feelings down there occasionally (although the node is not palpable now). I also had a fever, aches, headache, chills, etc....I had NO idea herpes could cause this. It is most prevelent in the first ob. Good luck to you!

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What about thrush?

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Thrush is a yeast infection caused by Candida Albicans. It usually causes itching. Candida is a fungus and shows frequently when there is hot weather, after a round of antibiotics, or if you tend to eat way too much sugary foods.

It can make your skin very itchy and for the ladies can cause an itchy, white discharge and redness. It is very uncomfortable and can be treated either with otc yeast treatments and now there is an rx that is one pill.

Men can get this too but it presents differently.

Answer:
Does anyone get swollen or sore groin lymph nodes during their ob????
Mine don't appear swollen, but they are sore on both sides.

*sigh*