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nancyo
nancyo

I had my third treatment 10 days ago. No uti since I started like 3 months ago. BUT now pain n stinging. Thought uti but tested not. Uncomfortable for a week. Even used prep h to try to stop painted it actually work for a while I'm also doing the ice cubes… So anybody out there can share their experience with me I sure would appreciate it

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  • linda87515
    linda87515 nancyo

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    I had my first 8 weeks ago and my second is tomorrow.  It has had an amazing effect on my life I have not had any internal burning, utis, discomfort or anything else since the very first day.  I woke the following morning after the first treatment and wondered what was different then I realised that I did not feel my vagina at all it was as though I did not have one.  After 2 miserable years of every waking moment thinking of it suddenly it is ok, to me it is amazing.  S
  • linda87515
    linda87515 nancyo

    Posted

    I had my first treatment 8 weeks ago and the second is tomorrow apart from an intrusive examination and a couple of jolts the first one was fine.  Felt a bit wobbly after but think that was nerves and relief.  The very next morning I work and wondered what was different.  I could not feel my vagina at all it was as though it was not there in the same way as you dont notice your other body parts until something goes wrong.  After two miserable painful years of every waking moment being aware of my vagina and how sore or burning it was it was back to normal.  To me this treatment is absolutely amazing wish I had had it done when it first started being a problem.It is the best £700 I have spent and to be honest I dont even think I need another treatment but Ive paid in advance.  Having read reviews on here over the last couple of years one or two people have said the third one is more painful and some have experienced problems.  Because of this I will defer my third treatment for a few months and use it more as a top up.  My consultant did say there might be a need for a refresher every now and again depending on how bad the condition was in the first place.  I wonder if they try to squeeze too many into a short time scale rather than reviewing how the patient is reacting as everyone is different.

     

    • nancyo
      nancyo linda87515

      Posted

      Linda. So glad you have relief. I had same results and the antibiotics from constant uti's were debilitating.   For me it was not a money making racquet it was release from

      Constant pain. I had a touch up after 10 months as I started having awareness of some vagina distress. Took care of it.  For me it was a miracle

    • kathryn26445
      kathryn26445 linda87515

      Posted

      Hi it is so refreshing to hear good reviews about the ML as I have been reading various negative points about the ML, I had my first treatment last week, with no problem at all other than the fact that I did not have a thorough examination or consultation previously, which I am now thinking was not the ideal situation, after reading that people have reported having issues that were non existent prior to having the ML done, I think in hindsight I should have paid for a thorough examination, but I was diagnosed with VA by a gyn and thought that the mona lisa would be the answer. Can you tell me if you are also taking any form of HRT? It is early days yet and I am trying to stay positive hope things work for you.
    • nancyo
      nancyo kathryn26445

      Posted

      Kathryn... my mona lisa doc did not do a thorough exam, my gyn did and referred me to him.  I take no HRT and my results have been amazing...nothing but good things to say after 3 years of pain.  I had spend thousands of dollars on alternative medicines, holistic doctors and nothing worked but the Mona Lisa.  I had been treated for interstitial cystitis which was not the problem for 2 years.  The pain was so bad would have tried anything and am grateful this worked for now.  who knows what the future holds.  I hope you have success.... but either way we have no alternative if nothing else works
  • kim3893
    kim3893 nancyo

    Posted

    Hi. How are you now? After my second procedure I have all the symptoms of interstitial cystitis which I have never had.
    • Lindab11572
      Lindab11572 kim3893

      Posted

      Hi Kim I already have ic these mlt have ruined me.  As of the other day I started getting horrible itching left side pubic area saw doc on Friday gives me steroid cream that burned he called me last night and said stop cream and put aquafor does nothing took benydral which worked for a while then I took oxy calling dermatologist tom to see if I can get in asap seeing estrogen doc on Tuesday have him prescribe something I'm sick of my life and pain.  The mlt ruined me.  I am so depressed about everything.  Good thing I have oxy.  Feel bad for you are you going to have 3rd treatment.  Where do you live.  I live on Long Island.  Wish we could get together and start support group for what was done to us.  If I ever feel better. Going to see atty

    • nancyo
      nancyo Lindab11572

      Posted

      I have had great success with the mona lisa  the doc who did it did not do a thorough exam... my gyn did that.... sorry your results were not the same....  I live in California ..
    • angela64941
      angela64941 Lindab11572

      Posted

      Hi Linda. I just had my first ML treatment 2 days ago. O found this forum because I am concerned now this procedure was not right for me. I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis a year ago. I went to the same uro who diagnosed me because of frequent uti’s. I feel like he switched gears on me by recommending ML. I have no vaginal complaints at all, at least not until this treatment now I have pain on one side. I’m 49 and still have cycles. I am terrified I have made things worse and not even addressed the ic. I have read your posts and you seem to be the only person here who had ic before ml. Is your ic under control. I can’t imagine now adding another host of problems to ic. Any thoughts whether ml is not good fo ic patients?
    • Lindab11572
      Lindab11572 angela64941

      Posted

      Hi Angela I had 4 treatments.  She knew I have ic.  I was getting burning in my urethra only.  No problem with my vagina.  I was in so much burning pain less than a month after last treatment every day.  Saw specialist who said she should never had done these treatments on me.  My vagina was fine.  It was only my urethra.  He said he sees a lot of patients who have had the MLT and have had problems afterwards.  I saw him last month seeing him this Friday.  He said I have contact dermatitis of the vulva.  I have to wear 100% cotton white underwear.  No soap in private area.  Special soap on the rest of the body.  Special laundry detergent.  Before I pee I have to put  aquafor then rinse with water bottle then coconut oil. I was doing pretty good but last sat sever burning I was using Valium suppositories or oxy.  I was bad sat, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.  I'll see what he says on Friday.  Also I think these treatments did this to me.  Wish I never had them.  My urologist who told me about them wish she had sent me to specialist instead.  I'm not having ic issues.  I spoke to doc who gave me treatments and she said she didn't do anything wrong.  I was just a dollar sign to her.  Did you have to sign a waiver or something before you started treatments.  I don't remember.  I ant to see an atty 

       

    • angela64941
      angela64941 Lindab11572

      Posted

      Wow, Linda I hope you get this resolved soon. You sound like you are having a miserable time recovering. I'm waiting a bit longer to make my final assessment whether to go in for more treatments. No burning for me thankfully. I have a general aching pain to one side as well as leaking some urine that I didn't have before--maybe my urethra is spasming at times. I think I'm just not recovering as quickly as most women report. Yes, I did have to sign an agreement for the treatment. I really don't feel like my uro did it for the money. He in fact allowed me to pay as I can over the next year. I think he really felt like this will help me, but I'm concerned it is still too new and maybe they haven't learned how it affects other diseases like IC. Good luck getting the contact dermatitis resolved!! On the bright side, you aren't suffering from the IC right now at least!

    • Lindab11572
      Lindab11572 angela64941

      Posted

      I rather suffer from ic its less painful for me.  Found paperwork that I signed.  Don't even know I have contact  dermatitis of vulva.  So much pain if I didn't have oxy which I get from pain doc for ic I don't know what I would do seeing doc again on Friday when I talked to doc that did treatment she could have cared less.  She sends in a script of 50mg of amytripyline so I can be a zombie all day.  That's not gonna help

  • sally49275
    sally49275 nancyo

    Posted

    My doctor gave me Lidocaine to use before treatment. Just had minor stinging afterwards but it didn't last long.  Last time I forgot the Lidocaine and felt it a lot more.  It stings/burns a bit during the treatment, but is better than going to the dentist😬

    • nancyo
      nancyo sally49275

      Posted

      I will ask

      For it next time.   Touch up was painful.  

  • sally49275
    sally49275 nancyo

    Posted

    I am beginning to believe that when doctors say “contact dermatitis” that means they don’t really know.   Ask them about Lichen Sclerosis, Lichen Plannus etc. These conditions are autoimmune and more common with VA. I was very happy until after breast cancer, I was totally cut off from estrogen, the happy pill. Had total hysterectomy, so no  ovaries). Within months, had aching bones, (cal-mag helps) and then came VA, dryness, itching pain so much it hurt to gently wipe-pat. Two thing helped, my Japanese toilet with water rinse, expensive but worth it. (If house catches fire, I grab the toilet)

    The steroid creams began to irritate.

       The ML treatments have helped the VA, which is what they are designed for.  Three treatments so far. I put Lidocaine on about 45 min. ahead, and it helps.

       I really don’t mind the laser, just little pricks of pain. I hum and focus on the wall.  I do believe it has helped the atrophy; I am actually fuller down there. (My inner labia  had actually disappeared before treatment.

        My understanding is the ML treatment is for alleviating the  dryness and shrinking, not for curing bacterial UTI’s. It is like a laser facial.   VA does not cause UTIs etc, it just makes that area more susceptible to bacterial infections. 

     

    • nancyo
      nancyo sally49275

      Posted

       Sally...  I had UTI's constantly for 2 years, pain and was always on antibiotics... treated for intersistal cystitis with medication put into the bladder.  After the Mona Lisa I have not had a UTI in 1.5 years .... don't know how it works but it did for me and I am grateful.  Alleviated all the issues .... truth is I would have tried anything as VA totally effected my life.  Wish everyone luck out there as it is a terrible issue and living on antibiotics and pain killers is a tough thing to do.  I understand contact dermatitis to mean something is irrupting your tissue like detergent, etc.   

    • Lindab11572
      Lindab11572 sally49275

      Posted

      No I never had pain in the vulva.  Just the urethra.  What he has me doing is working.  I have major itch in pelvic area.  On steroid ointment now.  Next he said biopsy.  Scared about that.
    • sally49275
      sally49275 nancyo

      Posted

      Nancy, not being a doctor I can only assume that the ML treatment helped with Vaginal dryness and irritation which encouraged your UTIs. In other words, the ML helps to restore your vaginal area to be more healthy and less prone to infection.  I am so gappy for you that you have benefited in this way.

            Do you notice any difference in your vaginal area such as beinng less dry and being a littlr more “plump” . As I mentioned, my inner labia had gone (atrophied to nothing) and my skin was extremeky thin. This is much better now after 3ML treatments. Not perfect, but much better. 

       

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