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Coconut oil

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samantha1970
samantha1970

Hi,

couldnsomeone please advise which brand of coconut oil you have successfully used?

I have found Lucy Bees extra virgin organic raw coconut oil (100%) but I'm not sure if this is suitable.

thanks in advance.

Samantha

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  • karen41728
    karen41728 samantha1970

    Posted

    Hi Samantha

    I got mine from the health shop yeah I think that's fine what you've got, I use it everywhere it's really moisturising as well, is it lichen planus you have

    Karen

    • samantha1970
      samantha1970 karen41728

      Posted

      Hi Karen,

      Thanks. I have both, but the main problem is the LS and with the LP the mouth. Do you use the coconut oil on the vulva too?

      Samantha

    • Chrisy
      Chrisy samantha1970

      Posted

      Yes Samantha you can use it where ever you need to.  I hope it works for you.
    • karen41728
      karen41728 samantha1970

      Posted

      Yes I do Samantha, the things us women have to do just a nightmare, my Lichens started about 13 years ago after having treatment for an abnormal smear I am 57 now what about you
    • samantha1970
      samantha1970 Chrisy

      Posted

      Thanks, I'm using the aloe Vera now and was going to give it a month as although the itch is not present much, the shrinkage is still taking place, so I was thinking to try this instead.
    • samantha1970
      samantha1970 karen41728

      Posted

      Hi Karen, I did have the marina coil and then abnormal smears and subsequently a hysterectomy, I think my symptoms started after the hysterectomy but were only diagnosed this year. I'm only 44 so a little disappointed to have these diseases at my age, 
    • Chrisy
      Chrisy karen41728

      Posted

      Mine got worse after a hysterectomy at 50, I am now 59.  I think I have had it most of my teenage and adult life on occasions.  I have torn and had uncomfortable sex on and off.  Affected two of my marriages but fortunately hubby three is lovely and understanding.  We are now celebate which is mutual.  Takes the pressure off and somehow I think our marriage is stronger.  We have so much time for each other.
    • Chrisy
      Chrisy samantha1970

      Posted

      Let us know how you get on.  I am quite interested in this treatment.
    • Chrisy
      Chrisy samantha1970

      Posted

      It is amazing how many of us have developed this following a hysterectomy or other trauma to our nether regions.  I think it affects our immune system which goes into overdrive trying to heal things and doesn't stop when everything is back to normal, it then starts to destroy our parts.  When I first started researching this I read a lot about women who have been sexually abused suffering from this condition which would go along with this thought too.  I can't imagine more trauma than that caused to a person who is forced into a sexual act.  I am sorry you are so young but you have lots of helpful people on this site who are willing to listen and offer advice if you need it. 
    • karen41728
      karen41728 samantha1970

      Posted

      You are only young Samantha, your right shouldn't have to deal with all this, do you have regular dental checks, I quite like my dentist and good to talk to much better than the doctor
    • karen41728
      karen41728 Chrisy

      Posted

      Im really pleased for you Chrisy I am in the middle if a divorce after 20 years so stressful, and these problems didn't help, he's gone off with a girl at work I'm on antidepressants, I spoke with another lady and we thought it would be good for us to try getting together a lichens group X

      Karen

    • karen41728
      karen41728 Chrisy

      Posted

      I am so pleased for you Chrisy must be nice to have such a caring husband, I am in the middle of a divorce after 20 years he went off with a girl at work I am on antidepressants.... Don't think my problems helped, I was talking to a girl on here and we think it would be good to try and get together and form a support group.
    • Chrisy
      Chrisy karen41728

      Posted

      I love this site and it is like therapy for many of us but do not think I could cope with a support group, but I think it may well help others.  Talking in person would not be my thing.  Good luck with it though if you go for it.  I am sure others would be interested.  Maybe your gynae or dermatologist could help you set one up in your area.
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