1. Community
  2. Women's health
  3. Lichen Sclerosus

Bloating?

Posted , 4 users are following.

loveisall
loveisall

Is anyone else having trouble with bloating?   I suspect it's related to either the clobatesol steroid or the estrace cream.

0 likes, 6 replies

6 Replies

  • sue162
    sue162 loveisall

    Posted

    Are you post menopause?  Just asking I am by six years and yeah bad bloating.  I noticed fruit seems to be the suspect but I think lack of hormones and muscle tone due to menpause is the cause. 
    • loveisall
      loveisall sue162

      Posted

      Yes, I'm post menopause.  I was diagnosed with LS about 3 months ago and have been being treated with clobatesol and estrace cream.   Before that I had zero problem with bloating.  Now - lots!  It is somehow related to the LS or the treatment for it.

    • sue162
      sue162 loveisall

      Posted

      Hi,

      I would be very surprised if it's the Clob I would of thought you would have to use it long term for that to happen.  Maybe it's the Estrace cream more as some will be absorbed, I know they say it's minimal in the bloodstream compared to HRT pills or patches but maybe it's a reaction to the hormone in it.  I'm post meno as well, something I think a lot of ladies seem to suffer with is the bloating.  If I have fruit mine starts getting bigger but mine was like it before clob though. X 

    • dam23338
      dam23338 loveisall

      Posted

      I'm post menopause as well (age 67) and was diagnosed with LS a month ago, but probably have had it a year. 

      For the past month have applied daily Elocom at night and have been on vagifem for a year and a half. This has been tough mentally and I have not seen much relief in the past month. I never had a problem with bloating before either and now it's severe. I have also noticed a huge change in the past year with bowels and frequent urination. When I mentioned these issues to my GP there was no response. I'm still waiting for a specialist appointment and biopsy.

  • aileen15053
    aileen15053 loveisall

    Posted

    Hi loveisall

    I think I have been bloated recently which is unusual for me as I am on very rigid diet due to being a candida sufferer and having LS. I've not seen much mention of others experiencing feeling hot at night and clamy sweating but I am pretty sure this is connected with LS as I don't have this problem when LS is more subdued. I don't eat bread but wheat is classic for bloating. Apart from that I can't understand why LS would cause bloating. Needs investigating. LS is a depressing condition but the positives on this site keep me hopeful.

    • sue162
      sue162 aileen15053

      Posted

      AIleen, do you think these symptoms are because it's an auto immune?

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.