LS suffering
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so i was diagnosed with LS last December after countless trips to the Drs with them telling me I had thrush/BV. December 2019 I thought enough is enough and I went to see my normal Dr which I hadn't been able to see for months. she took one look at my vagina and said i know what this is. its only the bottom part near my perineum that is affected. when it flares its very red and sore, I dont get the normally intense itching or white patches. Sometimes i will get a sharp sting like pain but it goes away quickly. its mostly the burning sensation that is annoying. the skin feels very tight as well and hurts when stretched. I am only 28 and don't have a partner, sex isn't very often but even safe sex scares me now because i know I will be sore for at least 2 weeks after. My Gp has done all STI tests, thrush etc so i know it is definitely LS. The last time i did have sex it actually spilt me!! does anyone have any tips on how to help me enjoy sex and not fear it? its not during sex it hurts, its after!! i also find being on my period makes LS worse? does anyone have the same problem? could it be to do with the use of sanitary products etc? and the fact the area isn't dry? also did anyone find changing their diet/losing weight helped? any help/tips i would be really grateful!
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Moonie7997 kia15889
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you can use coconut oil as a lubricant. make sure you aren't allergic to condoms. I am very allergic to condoms. Just wondering, do you have any metal dental fillings? I am wondering if there is a link with this disease and exposure to Mercury.
AnnaMarie73 kia15889
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Why do you think it's LS if you don't have any of the traditional symptoms? From what you said, especially with the pain only at the bottom part, I think this may be your problem. I copied this from Dr. Goldstein, Vulvodynia expert.
"Pelvic floor dysfunction" (aka levator ani syndrome, pelvic floor hypertonicity, vaginismus). In this condition, the muscles that surround the vestibule are tight and tender. This can cause tenderness and redness of the vestibule, without there being an intrinsic problem of the tissue of the vestibule. Often the back part of the vestibule (near the perineum) is affected more than the front part (near the urethra). Pelvic floor dysfunction can be detected by a thorough exam of the levator ani muscles. Treatments include intravaginal physical therapy, warm baths, muscle relaxants such as Valium suppositories, biofeedback, and Botox injects which are used to augment the physical therapy."