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joe41286
joe41286

So I have been using Dermovate for almost 6 weeks now (once a day) and when I saw my gyn last week she was hoping that I would be able to start to cut down but we both agreed that actually things hadn't really improved that much sad.  There have been a few times were it has seemed like the skin condition was improving but then seemed to plateau, and although tears on the perinum always seem to largely heal after I have sex they are still coming back when ever I pluck up the courage to have sex...  She therefore said that if at the next appointment (3 weeks) it is still like this I should have a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.  I have read some things about this being quite painful and am mostly worried about develping scar tissue or it not healing properly.  Any information on this?  I also wanted to go to a dance workshop the next day but I have no idea how sore it will be if at all? Also do you think you could drive home after? I am so sick of all of this...

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  • melissa0
    melissa0 joe41286

    Posted

    I was not aware I was getting a biopsy when I went to the doctor and she basically scared me when she said the words. I was not sure what to expect. I did almost pass out after the procedure but that had nothing to do with pain. I mentally started to freak myself out and my anxiety shot thru the roof. I did not feel anything during the biopsy. It was very fast and easy. I drove myself home. I used aquaphor ointment on the site and it healed nicely.

    After the numbness wore off I was very sore and a little uncomfortable. I laid around most of that night and kept it easy for a week.

    Best of luck!

  • joe41286
    joe41286

    Posted

    Thanks for the information, did you have bleeding afterwards that or have to put dressing around the area or anything or was it just sore? 
    • melissa0
      melissa0 joe41286

      Posted

      Then doctor stitched it and then she put a little piece of gauze on until I got home and was told to wear a pantyliner. It spotted a little bit. The stitches dissolved in their own. I think the aquaphor really helped to protect the area from urine, etc.
    • joe41286
      joe41286 melissa0

      Posted

      Ok thanks for that info, didn't realise it required stitches! I think doing dance the next day might be a bit unrealistic if I have to have it done, but have a rehearsal two days after that I would really need to go to rolleyes 
    • melissa0
      melissa0 joe41286

      Posted

      It was just a stitch or two I think. I don't think I ran for about 10 days after. I don't know if you will be able to dance. I am sure some other ladies here will tell you their experiences and opinions.

  • justine89448
    justine89448 joe41286

    Posted

    Hi I had biopsy with one stitch and it took a good 3 days for the swelling to go down and 2 weeks for it to heal up. I would get someone to pick you up as they tend to give you a local anesthetic and if you like me it can leave you a little shaky. It's sore when the pain killers where off but not unbearable. See how you go but I think you would aggravate it if you do dance class just by the sweat alone. Ls is annoying at times xx
  • nik1974
    nik1974 joe41286

    Posted

    My gynocogist is putting me to sleep to do biopsy as I need smear too and haven't managed it consious
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