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Question: Don't know if associated or not. . . I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia (more than 1 yr ago). A few days ago, I was very achy all over and had a fever (highest was 102.7). Then I developed swelling, redness, tenderness, warm to touch in inner left thigh, and swelling and tenderness around genital area.
Brief Answer:
Probably a vulvovaginitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern.
The symptoms described above seem to have the features of a vulvovaginitis. It is an infection disease caused by bacteria or fungus and happen sometimes in post menopausal period due to hormone imbalance or associated with diabetes. You should talk to your GP about this possibility on checking vaginal discharge cultures to settle the diagnosis. You should not worry because with the prompt medication, with antibiotics commonly used, everything returns to normal.
There is no reported association between fibromyalgia with this condition.
Hope this helps, please feel free for further questions.
Probably a vulvovaginitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I have been through your question and understand your concern.
The symptoms described above seem to have the features of a vulvovaginitis. It is an infection disease caused by bacteria or fungus and happen sometimes in post menopausal period due to hormone imbalance or associated with diabetes. You should talk to your GP about this possibility on checking vaginal discharge cultures to settle the diagnosis. You should not worry because with the prompt medication, with antibiotics commonly used, everything returns to normal.
There is no reported association between fibromyalgia with this condition.
Hope this helps, please feel free for further questions.
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