Manuka Honey and Zinc Ointment
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Hi everybody. I trust that you are coping well under these not-so-good circumstances. I am still searching for manuka honey and have not found it anywhere in my country (health shops nor online) all out of stock. I have now branched out my search to Australia and New Zealand and found a company in Melbourne who has stock and they do international orders, but now the dilemma...the honey is rated under three headings. UMF MGO and ACTIVE. I know, according to advice on this site, that I should use the 15+. Should the 15+ relate to UMF MGO or ACTIVE please? Thanks so much in anticipation.
Something else which I would like to share. Two days ago I suddenly had a terrible flare-up of both LS and LP and out of the blue, a tear at the opening to the Vjay. Immediately used coconut oil and aloe vera gel and although it helped the LP on my legs, it would not take the itch away from the LS and I was reluctant to use Dermovate on an open tear. Out of desperation I used some zinc ointment on that spot and could immediately feel the cooling effect and the itch eased off. Used it again the next day (3 times) and the tear closed up! I remembered my late Mom always used zinc ointment when babies had nappy rash and happy to say it worked for me ( and hope it continues to do that!!). Anyway just thought I would share that and it might be worth a try. Nice thing is.. zinc ointment costs next to nothing. Take care everybody and tons of blessings. I'm hoping somebody will have some advice re the manuka honey grading please. xoxo
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hanny32508 Cuppa_T
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karen41728 Cuppa_T
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Thankyou for that I actually take a zinc vitamin everyday too, how old are you and how long have you had LP. I am 57 and have had it about 13 years it started after an abnormal smear test
Karen
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karen41728 Cuppa_T
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I am so sorry to hear this, I know what your going through, the itching is a nightmare I have it everywhere my scalp has drove me crazy, I noticed I started with this after my abnormal smears for which I had colposcopy have you ever had abnormal smears Cuppa before your hysterectomy, also my mouth burns I have to watch what I eat
Thanks for speaking to me
Karen
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My heart bleeds for you, as it does for all on this site. Sometimes life just seems so unfair, but the good part is, we can count on each other to get through this. No, I have not had any abnormal smears and the hysterectomy was done due to fibroid tumours on the lining of the uterus causing lots of pain and discomfort during menstrual periods and excessive bleeding every fortnight or so. Would it help if you only stuck to alkaline foods to reduce the burning in the mouth? What do you use in your mouth? Have you perhaps tried glycerine? Not sure what to suggest to you as I feel so inadequate when it comes to this disease! Does the coconut oil and aloe vera not help for the itch on the scalp? Take care Karen and know that we are not alone. Much love and hugs.