An Experiment with Borax
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So, I've been in Vietnam now for just over a month. Haven't had any itching, but the white plaque has expanded and looked like a bit more fusing had occured. Panic set in and of course I was trying not to. However, now that we're here, my husband has been able to start doing more research to help me. And he came across some stuff about borax. So we started an experiment 6 days ago. Not using any steroids, but instead each morning and night he's applying to one side a saturated borax solution and the other side a saturated baking soda solution (as we'd read that some people found baking soda helpful). We've been taking photos in order to compare as we progress. As mentioned, we are on day 6 and there is honestly some change! My clitoris which was quite white has returned to pink. And while the whole area still has some white, the pink is really starting to move in more. The biggest changes are on the side with the borax, with some change on the side with the baking soda (but since some of the borax can get rubbed off on that baking soda side we can't say for certain that the baking soda is having a major effect). We are feeling optimistic about this and I will keep everyone posted. During the day I do continue to add vitamin E oil to keep moisturized.
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cadmum alistar
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Hi Alistar, I hope you are doing well. Today is exactly one year since I tried borax for my LS. I am menopausal and have had LS for 5 years when I read your story. The clobetasol wasnt working very well and I was very concerned. I used the borax just as you directed, twice a day. My LS was much improved within 2 weeks. after 6 weeks I stopped using the borax bc all of my symptoms were gone. I have not used any clobetasol for a year. I had my annual checkup a couple of months ago and my Dr said my skin looked great! she couldnt believe it. I told her to read your story. I hope she does! Thank God for your ingenuity and bravery to share.
lynn_78641 cadmum
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hi cadmum and all- im so glad to know this worked for you. so did you use the borax on each side with a cotton swab? or did you use it in a tub? or a sitz bath? i tried borax a couple of times in a tub (maybe half cup into a full tub) but did not see any results. do you think i need to try it daily ? also if i use it in a tub is it safe for the rest of my body, since my legs and feet are in there? also did you mix with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)? ive used a water spray bottle solution on and off that has a mix of borax, bicarbonate, tea tree oil and lavender - use it every other days but cant tell if its working. sure feels good.
cadmum lynn_78641
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Lynn_78641 I did it exactly like Alistar said. I mixed about a table spoon of borax in about a half cup of water and put it on generously with a cotton ball every morning and every night. I did not wash or wipe it off I just let it dry. I did this every day for about 6 weeks. I noticed a marked improvement in about a week and by 6 weeks I realized it was gone. I messaged alistar and she said she stopped using the borax after a while and now only uses it occasionally. Same with me. I have maybe used it five times in the last 10-11 months and I mean 5 times total. If things seem a little off, which is rarely, I just dab a little on and let it dry. I did not mix it with baking soda, and I did not take baths in it although if it doesn't hurt your private area, I wouldn't think it would hurt the rest of you. Until this last GYN visit the doctor had always said, "well you still have some white areas." I was using clobetasol 3 times a week without fail and my skin in that area was so thin you could see the veins prominently. This time she said your skin looks great. I use no medications on that area at all. The skin in that area is completely back to the way it should be. I hope your results are as great as mine!
lynn_78641 cadmum
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this is inspiring. thanks!
kc75268 cadmum
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I ordered mine ! Does still use the estrogen of some sort ? The Dr gave me a cream to use vaginally at night 1gram
Thank you all so much for your help ! MERRY CHRISTMAS
cadmum kc75268
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kc75268 I do still use a little bit of estrace once or twice a week. Its for vaginal dryness though. The LS cleared up when I was not using any estrogen or hormones at all.
kc75268
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The borax has been a game changer , THANK YOU !! I use it in a sitz bath twice a day
janie27576 cadmum
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hi Cadmum, so did the borax didnt burn you ? did you get unfused.. i am soaking with it dailey but havent gotten unfused... thank you janie
cadmum janie27576
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I'm sorry Janie, I havent checked messages for a while. No the borax did not burn. I did not get much unfused, but the itching, pain and white stuff disappeared and the skin returned to its normal texture and color. I am still doing great and it has been 15 months.
kc75268 alistar
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how are you doing currently
joann64846 alistar
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Never. had white plaque but yes itching..
I on my way to remission...as you know there I s no known cure...feel good and due diligence to take care of myself...thank God for Prescibed for Life Borax..from Amazon...wishing all my friends on this site a very Merry Christmas..baking tons of Christmas. cookies too.
Sunandstars alistar
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Hi!
Does anyone know which Borax to buy from Amazon? There's so many of them.I want to make sure I get the right thing. Some of them say detergent.
thank you!
cadmum Sunandstars
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I use Prescribed for Life. It costs about $21 for 1lb but I think it was well worth it!
janie27576 Sunandstars
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hello Sunandstars, i buy 20 mule .
Sunandstars cadmum
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Thank you!
just a tsp in a cup of water?
Sunandstars janie27576
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thank you!
I'll check it out. A little in water correct?
cadmum Sunandstars
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As Alistar says she does, I mix in as much as I can and get it to dissolve. There are always some granules that settle on the bottom after I mix it up but I don't worry about those. I just use the water from the top. Its usually about 2 tablespoons in about 1/2 cup of water.
janie27576 Sunandstars
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Sunandstars, sorry for my late response, but I soak in borax every day, I use 1/3 cup of borax to a half tub of warm water and soak for 20 min. and I moisturize with Emuaid or Aloe Gel that I mix with 3 or 4 drops of Turmeric Oil that Nancy here on this site told us about. Hope you are feeling good. Janie
joann64846 janie27576
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That's great....hope it s. Working for you...its the best thing I know to do...works for most dealing with this disease...keep it up until you see results
Sunandstars janie27576
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Thank you! Unfortunately I don't have a tub : ( I will try use it with a cotton ball or q tip
joann64846 Sunandstars
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You don't need a tub...buy a. Sitz bath in the drug store and use it on your toilet bowl...fill it with hot water add borax ...you can buy a sitz. bath on Amazon also
janie27576 joann64846
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Hi Joann, yes it has helped me greatly. thank you , i also watch what i eat.. No sugar!!!janie
sarb73328 Sunandstars
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Joann is right - sitz bath is ideal. Simple way of soaking and very soothing. It's good to swab with borax but a soak is even better.
Bridge_of_Sighs sarb73328
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I have a spray bottle and use a quick spray after every toilet visit. I think it neutralises the acid of the urine. Anyway, I never find time for sitz baths and this works really well.
joann64846 Bridge_of_Sighs
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If. You. Don't have. time that's fine ...use the spray bottle...