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orangerobin
orangerobin

I'm a 63 year old female diagnosed maybe 10 year ago. I believe this all started after hysterectomy. I lost all right labia and nearly all of the left. I have fibromyalgia, osteo arthritis, osteoporosis and adrenal fatigue. Past sub-thyroid. Is LS auto immune? Just moved to Southern California Palm Springs area. Depressed when finally able to have sex the lubricant causes such discomfort! Also know I've had urine infection going on but hat dealing nurses doctors who do not know this norm for LS. Tried dermatologist who doesn't actually deal with LS patient and he immediately wanted to lower steroid strength! I believe what I've been doing has allowed to maintain some normalcy. Please advise!

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  • karen23320
    karen23320 orangerobin

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    Now you guys are making me nervous. Is the steroid to prevent the laboa from atrophying? I am 26 days diagnosed and have not seen the Dr. Yet since my diagnosis and hv not atatted any steroids to date. My first appt. will be July 24. I can tell my right labia is smaller tgan my left just from feel,  will this continue until I see the Dr??
    • orangerobin
      orangerobin karen23320

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      My understanding is the glob is for atrophy tearing itching. I use as neededand after sex, baking soda rinse after toilet. Now trying organic coconut oil for moisture and lubricant. I'm always fighting urine infections. But the atrophy of labia recovered very slightly and no further atrophy seen. In still having sex just need to stay on maintenance measures.

      Good luck

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