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I need some advice please.

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rosedee
rosedee

Thank you for you time. I have had a spot in my vulva for quite a while that get itchy from time to time. I'm post menapause. I have gone to several GP's who just gave me creams and sent me off. I believe the cream thinned the skin. Also developed discharge and dryness which they told me was normal for my age.

After a while I asked if I could go and see a gynae. I finally went to be told I have vulva thrush. 6 weeks of taking antifungal tablets and the thrush was gone. Mind you all my swabs were coming back normal. She told me everything looked fine so I went on my merry way. Until I tryed to have sex with my husband and it split.rang the gynae and was asked to go and see her.

The day come and she used a a it spray to see if the where any abnormal changes. Thank got none. She noticed a band on the fourchette ( entrance ) which was tight.

She told me that I don't have obvious changes for LS at this time but because it can change over time there is a possibility that it could be the early signs. It could also be VA . I walked out of there not knowing what I have to do . Went to my doctor and she said the same. I don't know if I should go to a dermatologist or I have an appointment in February at a female hospital and check with them. Those this turn to cancer? Please her anyone very worried .

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  • rosedee
    rosedee

    Posted

    Well everyone the saga continues . When to see my doctor again ( I think she starting to feel like I'm mad) . She now has referred me to a dermatologist to see if we can get some answers. The appointment is today.

    I also went to see a Chinese medicine doctor and she thinks it's just inflamed and gave me all these herbs which I have to say it settle it down a little. She did say it will take time. I need to stop stressing and just listen it one doctor. It seems to be worse when I stress.

  • deb09833
    deb09833 rosedee

    Posted

    Definitely no good to stress!
    • lee12629
      lee12629 deb09833

      Posted

      Tell me how not to stress..i think about this alot.Hard to not think of something with so many symptoms
    • rosedee
      rosedee lee12629

      Posted

      That's right it's consuming my life. I be just started on Vit's B group which are good for stress. Let's hope they work😪
  • deb09833
    deb09833 rosedee

    Posted

    I know...it can be a simple as immersing yourself in a good book, bath, painting, scented candles, movies, going for a massage, pedicure or just buying flowers, whatever makes you feel good. Just being kinder to yourself. 
  • rosedee
    rosedee

    Posted

    Thank you all. Without your care I would go out of my mind. Will let you know what derm says today xx
    • lee12629
      lee12629 rosedee

      Posted

      Hello again.Wondering if you had a skin biopsy?Try and not worry.I have read quite a bit and even if it was LS,it can be controlled..especially if caught early. Please remind me of this when i go in again.I have to go tomorrow for blood tests and urinalisis and I am already worrying about what they might find.So tomorrow and til I find out will be very anxious and if I have something..well that would be all i need with this female stuff going on.I hate anxiety,it makes a person waste prescious minutes of their life not enjoying it.Will be thinking of you..keep us posted.
    • rosedee
      rosedee lee12629

      Posted

      Please don't stress. I know it's hard but like you said it waste of time. No she didn't because she also said there was nothing that warrant a biopsy. It looked dry and a little red but nothing abnormal at this stage. She thought it was eczema. She said it didn't have the changes of LS. I decided I'm going to trust what she says and see my gynae in 3 months time.

      Don't think about your blood tests. I stress every time I have one. I work in an ED department and blood test can change from morning to afternoon. I had a renal function test 2 weeks ago and it was abnormal. Stress for days until I ask to repeat it and it come back normal. So please take a deep breath and when you exhale say to yourself "I'll be fine I'll be fine." Sorry for long reply. 😊

    • lee12629
      lee12629 rosedee

      Posted

      Thanks so much for your kind words..they are so appreciated.
    • lee12629
      lee12629 rosedee

      Posted

      All my tests were good no diabetes etc,no urine infection.I get so dry,achy etc.not feeling the best.ever changing symptoms.
    • rosedee
      rosedee lee12629

      Posted

      That great to hear. We have to start thing possive. Just think you are health. Sending hugs
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