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It’s me again, feeling crazy posting yet another discussion but i have a symptom i’m confused about. Aside from the burning, tearing, itchiness, and dryness, i seemed to have formed shiny, deep wrinkled patches on my labia majora. They are not white. but the wrinkles are very noticeable. I have ever had them before, only since these symptoms started 4 months ago. gyno still says she doesn’t suspect ls and it’s just dryness, yet non of her recommendations have helped me. ugh. are the shiny, wrinkled areas a symptom of LS?

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  • jackie54279
    jackie54279 Guest

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    Nicole, don't EVER feel guilty about posting!!!  My suggestion would be to go to a gyno that specializes in LS.  It's a condition that none of us have had before in our lives, so of course we're curious and scared about new symptoms! Regular gynos don't know enough about LS … at least that's been my experience.  I'm going to my THIRD gyno in November … and this one is an LS specialist.

    Your friend,

    Jackie

  • beverly52803
    beverly52803 Guest

    Posted

    Who is your doctor? Is this a GP, a gyn or an LS specialist or a dermatologist? Has she ever seen LS??
    • Guest
      Guest beverly52803

      Posted

      Gynocolgesist. she said it’s very unlikely i have Ls. Even tho i already have an autoimmune disease of my thyroid and have had terrible eczema my whole life. She said i would have white skin and i don’t have that
  • christine97462
    christine97462 Guest

    Posted

    I don't see a gyno. I see a female dermatologist who specializes in LS.  Whoever you decide to see, it should definitely be someone who specializes in this disease.

    Best

    Christine

  • 33beth
    33beth Guest

    Posted

    Sorry this is not going to be to much help but yes I have experienced this before. I believe I had a yeast infection on top of a LS flare. What I remember was the shiny skin was pretty raw feeling and easily irritated.
    • jcankna
      jcankna 33beth

      Posted

      How can you tell the difference between a yeast infection and an LS flare?? I wondered if that is what I have sometimes.  Also how do you dear ladies "look" to see the condition in your vagina?? My husband has to get a flashlight and look!! How do you manage that??  

    • beverly52803
      beverly52803 jcankna

      Posted

      jc,I thought I was the only one with observation issues! I do what I can, but it certainly can't compare to what the doc can see with bright lights.

      I went to see a gyn because of a very fleeting infection. At first I thought it was yeast then decided it was probably BV because  symptoms changed. That's when I got the LS diagnosis. The gyn concluded the internal itch was due to the outside conditions (which made no sense to me), but she did PH tests and infection wasn't indicated. I started on the estradiol and steroid, but the infection symptoms persisted. I insisted on flagyl as it always worked when I was younger and had issues. The symptoms disappeared immediately, but came back. The doc attributes this to the lack of estrogen causing fluctuations in PH. So I'm continuing with the estradiol and hoping the situation resolves. If I start to feel an itch I rinse off with slightly salted water. It seems to be abating, but if it returns I will try another round of flagyl. Lots of experimenting. I sent away for an essential oil concoction, but that simply burned despite my trying to dilute it with coconut oil. I am open to hearing what any other women use that works for them.

    • 33beth
      33beth jcankna

      Posted

      I wish I knew, I think if I get extra itchy then it is yeast, however the medicine makes my skin condition worse. I think the next time i think I have a yeast infection I will get the pills vs. adding another medicine down there to the mix.
  • beverly52803
    beverly52803 Guest

    Posted

    Try doing an image search of vaginal LS and see if any looks like what is happening to your body.

    What has your gyn had you using for it that hasn't worked?

    Is it possible to have eczema on the vulva?

    • Guest
      Guest beverly52803

      Posted

      I use vaginal suppositories and i got off the pill. (which she recommended) and i’m still having the issues. 
  • linda87994
    linda87994 Guest

    Posted

    Iv'e just been to the gaenocologist after waiting 5 months to see him. He said its not LS just dryness, so on vagifem to see how I get on. Will keep you posted

  • Guppy007
    Guppy007 Guest

    Posted

    nicole, What you are referring to is LS.  I would find someone who knows what LS looks like, it will save you a LOT of stress, anxiety, pain and money in the long run.
    • jackie54279
      jackie54279 Guppy007

      Posted

      I absolutely agree with Guppy! You need to see an LS specialist!!!
    • Guppy007
      Guppy007

      Posted

      Sorry to highjack your thread.  I am not receiving ANY new LS posts in my email account.  I am also not receiving any replies to threads that I have participated in.  Anyone know how to rectify this?  I thought I had fixed it, but no.
  • karen23320
    karen23320 Guest

    Posted

    Classis LS symptoms! Get thee to another Doctor! 
    • Guest
      Guest jackie54279

      Posted

      My next step is a biopsy. thank you all for your advice. I do believe i’m suffering from early LS. 
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