Question:
Has anyone experienced extreme vaginal itching and rashes under arms, legs a couple

of weeks after surgery? Could it be from the sudden onslaught of sweetners in the diet?    — Kathy K. (posted on April 1, 2004)

April 1, 2004
Kathy - YES! No rashes, but the itching started a few weeks after surgery. It's only around ovulating time, then again right before I start, but it's EXTREME (and there's a lot of dryness). I think it's from the hormones from the sudden weight loss? A little external application of Monistat seems to take care of it! Good luck!
   — ScottieB86

April 1, 2004
It sounds like a yeast infection -- I'd check with the Dr. You can get them in other than the vaginal area. Don't ever put powder on them!
   — janiej

April 1, 2004
I concur with Jane, my bet's on fungal/yeast. I see this with my patients especially after antibiotic therapy, even if only prophylactic(peri/post op). Call your MD. ~Jenn~
   — jenn a

April 1, 2004
I am 5 weeks out and yup, this is happening! I had a yeast infection postop already because I was on 7 days of IV antibiotics after I got home. I already did a round of Diflucan and Monistat...went away, and now 2 weeks later its BACK. UGHHH, not as bad as before, but yup, the itching is bad in all the areas you mentioned! I thought it was just me.....
   — M. Me

April 1, 2004
I am 17 months post op and I remember itching and rashes everywhere. On my chest, under my arms, outer and inner thighs and near the pubic area. I never knew why. Someone mention that it was perhaps a reaction to anesthesia. After about a few weeks it went away.
   — aprilbaree