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LS & Vaginismus & botox

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jen1312
jen1312

Hello, I have been receiving treatment for LS from a dermatologist and a gynaecologist and after 3 years I finally have it under control. As a result of suffering with this since I was 16 I have developed Vaginismus due to it being so painful to have sex from the LS! I've been using creams and dilators to help with this but I'm not getting very far with it. My gynaecologist has suggest I got private and have botox to cure this so I was wondering has anyone else on here had this? I am so desperate to get my life back I lost my long term partner due to this and I want to have a life and a relationship but I can't until I can cure the Vaginismus. Thanks x

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  • hanny32508
    hanny32508 jen1312

    Posted

    I'm responding not because I have had the same experience, but to sympatize with you.  LS is a disease that affects people in their personal relationships, which is altogether brutal. 

    I have stuck mainly to simple methods:  globetasol, coconut cream, baking soda, dilation, diet.  Just to keep it under control.  I'm almost 65 and should not complain at this stage in life. It was only last year that I was totally 'stitched up' by the fusions.  And today, after a dilation procedure, and the combo of things mentioned above, I'm back to reasonably normal.  Though it's a constant maintaining and there is no allowance for slacking or taking it easy.  

    I would encourage you to read the various topics on this forum.  Perhaps it sparks thoughts about a simpler solution you had not thought about trying.  Most things take a long time to really show improvement.  It takes determination and diligence for sure.    

    I wish you WELL.

  • carmarie
    carmarie jen1312

    Posted

    Hi Jen

    I use dilators to get my confidence back and coconut oil which can be used as a lubricant and after a long time without sex have had success with this.

  • suedm
    suedm jen1312

    Posted

    Have you  seen a device called a vagi wave - I have no idea if it works  but do check it out  on line. There are some who believe a period of counselling will help as well- as it can be a "fear" response in some cases. Ask to be referred to a sex therapist

    Good Luck

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