Lichen and diarrhoea
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Hi I'm new to the Forum. I have recently been diagnosed with LichenSclerosus and been prescribed Dermovate. I am using the ointment once a day as instructed but so far the itch is still well and truly with me. I try not to scratch but sometimes it just gets to a point where I have to. The last couple of days I've had constant diarrhoea and am wondering if this is linked either to the condition or the ointment? Hope someone is able to help.
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athena93317 jane61277
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Octopus_1289 jane61277
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I know where you are coming from. The itch can be unbearable, however, scratching makes it worse. Try sitting in a little warm water with baking soda. I have found that to help. My ointment is Clobetasol.
It is a never ending battle but it does go into remission for awhile and the itching will eventually stop. Some have tried white vinegar in a sits bath and found that helps too. Good luck. Hope you find relief soon. Not sure about the diarrhoea...that sounds like another issue....intestinal maybe. (Could be stress related though)
Guppy007 jane61277
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For some people, diet plays a strong role in managing Lichen Schlerosus, for others it has no effect on their Lichen Schlerosus whatsoever, we are all different, and therefore it is worth finding out if diet is affecting your condition. I am Gluten and Dairy free, and one slip up with either of the two can bring on numerous unpleasant LS problems.
Stress and Sugar most definitely need to be avoided, I think sugar is the single worst ingredient in the modern diet and contributes to all sorts of diseases.. If you can stop eating anything with sugar in for a while, you may see a huge improvement!! I know this to be true from my own personal experience...
The diarrhea could be stress, I don't know about that, but try not to get too stressed if you can, and read the link at the top of the site for newcomers.
renee77108 jane61277
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groky jane61277
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suedm jane61277
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Sugar is known to increase the peristaltic action of the gut - but also make sure you are not dehydrated - drink a lot of clear fluids, stay off solid foods for a while until the squits stop- if they dont then get in touch with your GP and also get some replacement electrolytes - from the chemist who can advise you - the squits can make you lose a lot of the essential body chemicals very quuickly and you will feel much worse
As to the scratching try rubbing your arm picturing the relief you have in your undercarriage - with out the damage. IF you feel you HAVE to relieve the itch, firm pressure - when on one is looking BUT NO SCRATCHING - EVER!!! Cool shower directed on the area, ice crushed in a plastic bag wrapped in a cloth and slightly damp. your skin is damaged and more friction will just prolong the agony - sadly!
Do look at "New to LS" and Dr Goldsteins webinar - it explains a lot,Details are on the first page of the site relating to LS, then read the other threads on the site going back several months -you may find some answers to questions you didnt know you needed to ask!
Take Care Sue and i hope it stops itching soon - tho it does take a while for the Dermovate to start to work
psio- jane61277
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I also have diabetes and one of the meds I take is called Metformin and this causes diarroea. perhaps you are taking something else that has the same effect.
You are aware I hope that these types of ointment should be applied VERY THINLY.
They thin your skin and make it look aged befor eit's time. I have had many, many different ointments of this type, and to be quite frank found them all useless. The only thing that works for me is when I shower I also use a solution of Bi-carb of soda ( not to strong ) and leave it on for a few minutes before showering it off. If you look on this site you will find a few sufferers do this.
I don't have your condition but one called Lichen Planus. This information is maybe to help you and may not be best for you. I am just passing on my experience. I do find that Dr's Med's do need your own personal tweak from time to time. Best of luck lass. I am male by the way, and it seems to be mostly females on this site.
Brian.
jane61277
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Thanks so much for all the helpful responses, I really appreciate it. I have only been using the Dermovate for 6 days so need to have patience. The diarrhoea seems to have stopped and I'm wondering if it was stress related.
thea26871 jane61277
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