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How do I know if the steroids are working?

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vissy
vissy

I have only been using the steroids for 3 weeks.( Clobetasol was too harsh, so the dermatologist prescribed Triamcinolone.) I am supposed to taper off usage in a couple of days, to once a week. I have a lot of burning still, so how does relief present itself? No burning, moderate burning?

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  • ann67814
    ann67814 vissy

    Posted

    I would expect no burning before reducing and personally I would want to be pain free for a week or so before reducing.Perhaps you could phone the

    Surgery for advice .

    • vissy
      vissy ann67814

      Posted

      Thank you Ann, that was my thought, too. I may need to call the GYN on Monday. 
  • cheryl33619
    cheryl33619 vissy

    Posted

    Buy some 20 Mule Team Borax put 2 tablespoons in water warm in about 2 inches of water in a small tub to cover your VJ you won't have burning anymore

    • vissy
      vissy cheryl33619

      Posted

      Do I do this even though I am still applying the steroid twice/once a day? I mentioned this to the gynocologist and she didn't like the idea of using Borax or Baking Soda. 

  • cheryl33619
    cheryl33619 vissy

    Posted

    I know nothing about steroids so I am not a good candidate to talk to about them I do not take them nor will I ever take them
  • eileen59440
    eileen59440 vissy

    Posted

    i was started on triamcinolone when first diagnosed a few months ago.  still use it twice a day.  still not feeling totally better.  i plan on giving it til mid august and going back to my doc.  he never said anything about tapering off and as a matter of fact i have a prescription that can be refilled every 14 days with 99 refills.  seems he's quite optimistic (or is that pessimistic).  hoping for some relief.

  • jeri24294
    jeri24294 vissy

    Posted

    I'm wondering if any doctors advise patients to use a solution of Borax and water?  All I can tell you is that it works and heals!  I have a spray bottle with the mixture and spray on after shower, pat dry, and then alternating days ,use the Clob or Perrin Cream.  No itching, burning and the tissue is back to a natural pink.  Good luck!

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