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mo_1946
mo_1946

Hi 

I have never had a biopsy for my LS  

my gyno just said i have it  , after examination  been on steriods on and off for about six years and often wonder if i should have had a biopsy done to be sure ,as i see a lot women on here have  

Am a very anxious person , now worrying about it , Can anyone advise please 

Marion 

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  • powerwoman
    powerwoman mo_1946

    Posted

    Hi Marion

    Generally gynocologists can diagnose on presentation and if you are using steroid cream the chances of a positive biopsy are neglible. Try not to worry. They will only do a biopsy if they deem it necessary. Regards. Jan x

    • mo_1946
      mo_1946 powerwoman

      Posted

      Thank you so much for your quick reply  made me feel better Jan x
  • sandra01720
    sandra01720 mo_1946

    Posted

    I never had a biopsy and have been glad I didn't. He diagnosed me visually and I responded to a steroid and he was content with that.
  • agnes_c111945
    agnes_c111945 mo_1946

    Posted

    I see an oncology gynocologist and she says that it is very rare for LS to really have cancer.  I would suggest you try to get an appointment with a gyn that specializes in oncology.
  • agnes_c111945
    agnes_c111945 mo_1946

    Posted

    I agree with power woman.  I see an oncology gynocologist who says if it looks questionable a biopsy will be done.
  • Morrell1951
    Morrell1951 mo_1946

    Posted

    My gynae took one look and diagnosed LS. Why would I want to upset my skin with a biopsy? No way.
    • lynne1945
      lynne1945 Morrell1951

      Posted

      If only I knew what I know now.

      I feel the same as you, .......but, at the time I went to the doctor I was in such a state, sore, raw and ulcerated and panicking and I would have agreed to just about anything at the time. She did a biopsy, it was not a happy occasion, nor was the healing. (I'll say no more about that ... most peeps have no trouble at all I believe )

      Anyway, in the end it was a useless exercise as she didn't know what it was, it came back as LS, which turned out it wasn't , it was LP.

      It took a dermatologist to recognise it on instant sight. 

      But at the time.. when you're desperate and clueless, you do have to trust someone and you just want rid of it quick!

      i remember I was showering every time I peed, didn't know about soothing lotions, dried and cracked the whole area with washing constantly with shower nozzle. OUCH.

  • agnes_c111945
    agnes_c111945 mo_1946

    Posted

    I  agree to a point.  I trust my Doctors and if they thought it was not just LS I would agree to a biopsy but only if recommended by a Doctor.
  • thea26871
    thea26871 mo_1946

    Posted

    Hi Marion try this simple excercise everytime you go to the toilet. After urinating or otherwise.Take a flat cotton makeup pad soaked in clean water and wash away the urine then wipe surlace water with a dry one.Use coconut oil which is cheap and sold at any chemist.The coconut oil just once a day. After having a poo, wash the back side again as well as the front passage and pat dry. If this is done daily the condition should improve. I find if you dont forget it will improve. We tend to miss once things are a lot better but you musn,t relax this wont just go away but we can control it good luck Marion,
    • powerwoman
      powerwoman mo_1946

      Posted

      Hi Marion

      Please beware of washing with water after urinating.  I did this and found i made me a whole lot worse.  It washes away the good bacteria.  It is important to wash with specialist soap substitute after going to toilet properly, but I got so bad with washing after urinating that it wasn't until I stopped this that the good bacteria returned.  Please bear this in mind.  What works for one person, doesn't necessarily mean it will work for you.

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