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vicky2000
vicky2000

I find myself reading discusions, replying and not able to get back to the information. It's probably an operator error. But the tips and advice have saved my sanity. And most likely my marriage. The poor guy has been so patient and understanding. Just putting your solutions and ideas out there has been so helpful.

From some of the expressions and phrases I gather the UK and Canada are highly represented. Because of the different health systems what are you seeing as the "normal" pattern for getting a knowledgeable provider in the US?

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  • andrea58721
    andrea58721 vicky2000

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    Hi Vicky, I've just discovered the green 'follow this discussion' button above the chain of conversations. That way you'll be notified if another comment is added and you can find your way back. I'm from Canada - saw a dermatologist first - hard to find one who treats LS – most of them are involved with cosmetic stuff like botox - but then she retired and I was passed on to a gynecologist at Women's College Hospital in Toronto. Don't know the set-up in the States for treating LS, but I'm hoping that info might help you figure it out. Andrea
    • vicky2000
      vicky2000 andrea58721

      Posted

      Thanks Andrea. That's a great help. Maybe it just seems overwhelming to navigate through it - no patience - with holiday stress causing flare up. Just need to take a deep breath and slow down.
  • Morrell1951
    Morrell1951 vicky2000

    Posted

    I think it's telling that Dr. Goldstein, of Washington DC, USA, whose presentation we have pinned at the top of our forum, brags about having the most LS patients (1200). My gynaecologist in rural Canada has 1000. Maybe it's not on American doctors' radar.
    • margaret289
      margaret289 Morrell1951

      Posted

      Hi Morrell,

      my GP here in the UK said that a large proportion of the women in hte waiting room to see her, were suffering from LS.  She didn't put figures on it and she was the most experienced female practitioner in the surgery.

    • vicky2000
      vicky2000 Morrell1951

      Posted

      I don't really understand how this seems to be the best kept medical secret in the US?
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