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elaine67952
elaine67952

Recently been diagnosed LS   I am in a lot of discomfort also have urine infection any advise would be great dealing with both driving me insane 

Taking antibiotics for UTI steroid cream for LS any one any recommendations to help with the burning external pain 

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  • Birdie136
    Birdie136 elaine67952

    Posted

    Use a barrier cream too.I swear by sudacrem.

    And soak in a sitz bath (only cheap on amazon).use a no scented soap.I use dermol cream to wash and you can also leave on.

  • Nancy_K_B
    Nancy_K_B elaine67952

    Posted

    Dear Elaine - so sorry. So, I'm not one who takes steroids, but until someone show sup here to speak further. I do know that some women have mentioned that they can't take the steroid because it makes them feel worse. Also apparently it's gotta be applied in tiny tiny tiny amount. 

    For teh burning (which the steroid was supposed to stop instead of make worse) many of us are using a combinations of things, IF your burning is coming from urine on raw skin, the best barrier ointment is something like Desitin or A&D baby's protection.  Otherwise for moisturizing, I love Aloe Vera Gelly; Olive Oil, Coconut Oil (be sure it is the organic pure stuff). vitamin E, and or Castor oil. wipe youself down, or spray yourself with baking soda water to get any pee cleared off and to set up a better pH balance.    blessings,

     

  • sandra00110558
    sandra00110558 elaine67952

    Posted

    Elaine, I understand the frustration as I also had numerous UTI’s on the onset of LS diagnosis. Please know that repeated UTI’s may be a sign of something else going on, so it is best to seek the advice of a specialist. I saw a urologist who checked my bladder thoroughly first. ( It is not so bad— just a simple office procedure.) Then I followed up with drinking plenty of water daily, using scent free, simple soap . Also, absolutely no sex unless your partner is squeaky clean down under, lol. It has worked for me! I am now 10 months free of UTI’s smile . As for the burning irritation from the UTI, it will subside with soft patting instead of wiping and using simple diaper rash products. Good luck to you and know you are not alone! 
  • deb09833
    deb09833 elaine67952

    Posted

    When it’s really extreme I found that sudacreme baby cream is great. Soothing and provides a barrier. Hope it settles dow quickly for you x
  • Guppy007
    Guppy007 elaine67952

    Posted

    Hi, cranberry capsules once a day worked for me for the UTI infections.
  • karen23320
    karen23320 elaine67952

    Posted

    I used Emuaid and it really helped with pain and itching. When I was healing from biopsy sites and sores I used a moisture barrier ointnent with Vit A, D and E, helped with burning pain when peeing. 

    Avoiding Wheat and sugar will also help- 

  • janie27576
    janie27576 elaine67952

    Posted

    i use Emuaid Max and that help me , also aloe gel and turmeric oil that Nancy told us about, it feels cool and also helps with healing. I hope you feel better. janie

     

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