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Does anyone get swelling with LS

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lj2821
lj2821

So when my LS symptoms started I also had a few episodes of swelling of my labia, I can only describe it as an allergic reaction type swelling. On two occasions only antihistamines brought the swelling down. I mentioned at my dermatologist apt and they didn't really say anything. Now it's happened three times in as many weeks but generally the other symptoms have been quite controlled. I'm wondering if it's LS related or something else! 

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  • glyn186
    glyn186 lj2821

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    I have had same symptoms and a few weeks ago I had an horrendoous rash/burning on one side of my face with swelling on my cheek and was prescribed antihystamines and stong anti biotics as doc thought it an allergic reaction or a bite. Since taking these I have had no flare ups of the LS and although it may be a coincidence I was glad of the break and keeping fingers crossed that it stays that way. 
  • samantha1970
    samantha1970 lj2821

    Posted

    Interesting you say this as I get he same, I'll ask my doctor too the next time I see him.
  • sara61637
    sara61637 lj2821

    Posted

    I had a lot of swelling too and attributed it to reactions to everything I was using.  I seemed okay with the clob ointment but had trouble with everything else, vaseline, aquaphor, vitamin e, coconut oil, you name it.  For the swelling I took a antihistamine at night and then discontinued use of everything except the steroid.
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