NuvaRing Itchy Rash, Red Dots, Burning Sensation, Hunch, Pore
I started using NuvaRing in May 2010. towards the end of my 2nd ring, i started getting this insanely itchy rash that covered both my legs knees down to the ankles. it looked like clusters and every pore was swelling red dots. when i scratch it, it starts to flare up. the itch was particularly worse at night and i scratched so much my legs bled and obviously scarred. i didn't know it was the ring that was causing it at that time and tried to ride through it. when i was in my third ring, i had a hunch it might be the ring that was causing it and since i was going to be away from my boyfriend for the next 3 months, i thought i'd just give my body a break. and two days later, the rash completely went away. (the scars didn't unfortunately.) ... more »
I started using NuvaRing in May 2010. towards the end of my 2nd ring, i started getting this insanely itchy rash that covered both my legs knees down to the ankles. it looked like clusters and every pore was swelling red dots. when i scratch it, it starts to flare up. the itch was particularly worse at night and i scratched so much my legs bled and obviously scarred. i didn't know it was the ring that was causing it at that time and tried to ride through it. when i was in my third ring, i had a hunch it might be the ring that was causing it and since i was going to be away from my boyfriend for the next 3 months, i thought i'd just give my body a break. and two days later, the rash completely went away. (the scars didn't unfortunately.)
when i was using the ring, sex was always burning and urine made the burning sensation around the vagina worse. i cried many times because it was so painful but i kept thinking it'll get better and my boyfriend always tried to be gentle. i also feel that the sperm might worsen the burning because sometimes there seems to be varying degrees of burning.
i also tried having sex without the ring and the burning was less.
i've been ring free for the past three months and my body is telling me not to put it back in anymore. i'm at a loss at what to do for bc because we both do not like condoms and i cannot take the pill at all with all kinds of side effects.
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