Is this Lichen Sclerosus? Please help!
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I've had vaginal itching for around two years now, as with most posts I've read I've been told it's just thrush but then I've been tested for that twice now and both tests came back negative. The GUM clinic said it could just be an allergy or thrush of the vulva (if that is even possible?). I have no discharge, other than the normal. It's red near the labia but not exactly bright red. I have small spots but I've googled those before (I can't remember what they're called but they're normal- so google tells me anyway) and whenever I've had an examination then I've been told it looks normal and healthy.
The GUM clinic gave me some thrush cream that also had steriod cream in it and I used that for about six weeks and since then the itching has been much improved. I think it seems to get worse with stress. I don't have any lumps or any white marks or anything which peple seem to say are symptoms of Lichen Schlerosus. The fact that it went away with the steriod cream could suggest it's some sort of allergy but I just don't know what to? I have noticed that if I wear no knickers (under a long skirt) then there is hardly any itching at all.
I am currently going through a panic of health anxiety so I can't stop googling these symptoms and it all seems to leads to some sort of cancer so I'm petrified it could be that.
I'm in the UK and I've booked a doctors appointment for Monday where I will ask to be referred because I've had enough of this now. I just wondered if anyone had any ideas or had been through similar?
Thanks!
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claire12259 jessica92707
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where are you in uk? If you are near to London I would recommend asking your GP to refer you to see Wendy Reid at the Royal Free hospital in Hampstead Heath. She specialises in LS and other vulvar related problems. You may have to wait 2-3 months tho. Good luck xxx
jessica92707 claire12259
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I'm in Hertfordshire so near London. That's great info, thank you. Have you been to see her before?
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jessica92707 claire12259
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What were you symptoms if you don't mind me asking?
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Guppy007 jessica92707
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The clues in your post are the constant itching and the spots that you refer to. Where are these spots, is it a rash? I am asking as sometimes women with LS do get a rash of red spots, often slightly away from the vagina, sometimes running up and into the crack of the bottom.
Cancer is rare, and usually because women have not been looked at before, it's really not something I even think about.
jessica92707 Guppy007
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Yes that's what I am going to request from my GP on Monday. Well make sure they send me to thr gith person anyway.
The spots are called fordyce spots - I am sure they're normal. I have them on my lips too if I stretch them so I'm sure they're normal. So it's just the constant itching. Sex isn't painful at all, it never has been.
Yes this is true. I have had it looked at a few times and don't have any large bumps or anything.
Guppy007 jessica92707
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I think that if you have not got LS then it is possible you are reacting to something you are eating, maybe think about having some allergy tests done.
ada31026 jessica92707
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What is the name of the thrush cream you used to alleviate the itching?
I would like to check it out. The itching condition prompts me to scratch, cannot avoid it and so the cycle continues. I have been using apple cider vinegar and baking soda without any improvement. Also, swimming in the ocean lately. Still, no improvement. If only the itching could be tamed, perhaps the situation could start to calm down and possibly heal. Thanks so much for this new insight and ray of hope.
jessica92707 ada31026
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I'm so sorry but I don't know, I was given it from the clinic and I looked online for it but couldn't find it. It was in a white box and white tube. I know it contained hydrocortisone though. I went back to the gum clinic and was given a tube of just hydrocortisone so I'll let you know how that goes.
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jessica92707 cath38279
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Days where I wear no underwear the itching is pretty much non existent. Showers don't seem to make much difference but baths do make it worse.
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jessica92707 cath38279
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Yes please do keep me updated! I'll keep you updated too. It's such a long wait.
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