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Just prescribed dermovate

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nicole1990
nicole1990

Hello,

I am waiting for my creams at the pharmacy right now. I posted a little earlier about how I was travelling for the month and waiting for this doctor's appointment to get the steroid cream. I have to to say I have not seen a more unsympathetic doctor. She quickly wrote out what creams I need to take and then told me to leave.

She prescribed dermovate for me to use. I was wondering exactly WHERE I should be putting on the steroid cream? Is it just over the white parts? Do I put it over the red/irritated parts too. I'm scared about the amount to use as well.

I would really love to hear some advice on this because I am feeling overwhelmed and confused!!

P.s. I still didn't mention to my new boyfriend what I have even after we had sex. I am feeling like I am on the verge of a mental breakdown at the moment.

Thànks,

Nicole

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  • suedm
    suedm nicole1990

    Posted

    Hi Nicole, a pea sized amount on the areas that are affected, rub in for  90 seconds a minute and a half! Best after a nice long bath , 20 mins if pos as this will help the absorption of the ointment.

    now what a rotten medic, why was she so off hand, busy or. Out of her depths? Have you arrived back in the UK? Do try and watch the Goldstein webinar you will feel a lot more informed and hopefully less scared. Your bits will not fall off,  so there is no need to feel scared. Sad fed up itchy but not scared. Nothing bad will happen in the short term....if e ver. The steroid is potent but that is Good! We Need th e strength to get thro the thickened layers of skin so that the inflammation can be sorted. Do you have anyone you can confide in? It is a very lonely condition I know, esp if you are away for your support network.

    use the ointment as often as the doctor suggested, if she didn't s ay anything then once a day until the itch pain etc goes then gradually drop down to once a week. I the mean time 20 mins at least after you have applied the ointment put on your barrier cream

    good luck and try and find something to make you smile or laugh, think of something really silly, because. The endorphins released by smiles and laughter are the rapeutic

    good luck Sue

    • nicole1990
      nicole1990 suedm

      Posted

      Is it a pea sized amount altogether for the affected areas? I will look at the webinar tonight, thank you!! Thank you so much for your advice, sue!!
    • nicole1990
      nicole1990

      Posted

      Also, should I be using clob on areas that have fused , like the skin on top of my clitoris and my shrinking labia minora?
    • caroline16811
      caroline16811 nicole1990

      Posted

      Hi Nicole,

      So sorry you had the Dr from hell. I have just read an article written by a pharmacist that said steroid cream should be used very sparingly on raw skin as out had higher absorbency than normal skin . So I take it from that that it can be used when the skin is site or raw. I use it on my clitoris and where the skin has fused, it has definitely improved the areas. Did the Dr deign to let you know how often you should apply the cream. I and others have been told to rub in every day for a month then every other day for a month then once or twice a week as maintenance. It's very important to run it in for the 90 seconds. I have noticed a vast improvement since I have been doing that. Re your boyfriend, only you can tell when the time is right to tell him. Does he seem caring our a bit selfish. If he's carrying them that's a good indication he will probably be supportive . I hope you can tell him soon as you need his support. The worse case scenario is that he does a runner and if he does then quite frankly he doesn't deserve you and you don't need someone like that in your life.The sooner you can feel you can tell him the sooner you can stop fretting. Please try to calm yourself as this stress is very bad for you. My heart goes out to you. Be brave and let us know how you get on. You are not on your own, we are wishing you well and are here for you.

    • nicole1990
      nicole1990 caroline16811

      Posted

      Thank you for the response Caroline! Yes she told me that much.

      Should I put a pea sized amount on the whole area?

      Yeah you are right. I am really thinking I am trying to accept this diagnosis/new reality right now- which I'm finding extremely difficult. I think I will have to tell him just so I can confide in him. He does seem caring, but then again he is a 25 year old male. Probably will not understand this. It was difficult enough to tell my sister about this. I am going too try my best and take this one day at a time!!

    • norma54754
      norma54754 nicole1990

      Posted

      nicole..a pea size amount is enough to cover all area. Only a thin layer is needed.

      You mentioned Dermovate cream which is ok but Dermovate ointment is recommended over cream if you can get it.

      Vague and inadequate support from the medical profession appears commonplace and a lot of LS sufferers learn more from one another.

      Symptoms and successful treatments vary from person to person so much that it takes a certain amount of trial and error to find what is best for oneself.

      Keep reading what others are trying and see if any of the advice works for you.

      As for your boyfriend..If you don't have to tell him then don't, the time to confide in him is when you feel ready and until that time arrives stop fretting about it and just concentrate on dealing with yourself first...Good Luck.

       

    • caroline16811
      caroline16811 norma54754

      Posted

      Hi Norma

      Could you explain why the ointment is preferable as I was prescribed the cream.

      Thanks

    • Morrell1951
      Morrell1951 caroline16811

      Posted

      Some women have had an adverse reaction to the extra ingredients in the cream. Dr. Goldstein believes the ointment rubs in more thoroughly. I asked my pharmacist to refill my prescription, but switch from cream to ointment. She did it, just noted my request on the label. I find the ointment is stiffer than the soft cream. What we don't want is the Dermovate runing over onto healthy skin.
    • norma54754
      norma54754 caroline16811

      Posted

      Hallo caroline...I too was prescribed cream and didn't have an adverse reaction to it although there seems to be more allergic reactions to the cream than the ointment.

      Taking notice of comments about the ointment being more efficient on Dr. Goldstein's presentation, another forum and those of several  posters prompted me to have my prescipton changed to ointment.

      My experience with the cream it was thicker and difficult to spread unlike the ointment which was more manageable.

      I think cool temperatures may affect the consistency of the cream more than the ointment making it harder to spread than the ointment.

       

       

    • caroline16811
      caroline16811 norma54754

      Posted

      morrell & Norma

      Thanks ladies, I have had no adverse reaction to the cream but will take the advice and get my prescription changed. Thanks for taking the time to explain.

      King regards

    • Wigster5
      Wigster5 caroline16811

      Posted

      Hi Caroline I used the cream at first and thought it was working well , but changed to ointment because I read it was better , I wasn't sure if it was working as well as the cream so I changed back to cream but then I got really sore and raw so I changed back to ointment which eased the rawness , not sure if it was the cream or not but it used to burn wen I applied it so now I just use ointment it doesn't seem as harsh , God help us all , let's hope they find a cure some day
  • susan99000
    susan99000 nicole1990

    Posted

    hi nicole,i`ve only recently been diagnosed with LS and have the Dermovate ointment,its so easy to use,its a consistency like vaseline,bit tender at first but after 90 seconds ,the relief is so good and i sleep all night without any itching or soreness waking me.i agree about the boyfriend,no need to say anything unless he brings the subject up and i doubt that will happen!hope you get some pain relief soon and worrying and stress will cause a flare up,so keep calm and see if it helps,i wish you luck ,take care ,sue xx
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