Sore/tender skin and sensitized nerves..
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Hey all... Two concerns Im having at the moment..
I'm noticing that the skin on my labia minora towards the entrance to the vagina is easily irritated and sore to the point in burns and feels raw. It is just slightly reddened on both sides but not blistering red. From what I can see I have no LS in this area of the labia. The LS presented itself higher up towards the clitoris and around the urethra. I'm wondering whether the vulva skin is just more sensitive and easily irritated because of what's going on? Im using oils like coconut and olive oil to keep the area moisturised as it gets easily dry which further adds to the irritation.
The next concern is that my clitoris feels super sensitive and (blushing as I type this) achieving an orgasm is extremely easy/comes on quickly. It's like the nerves are super sensitized. It's actually worrying me. Is something going on? I've read about people having their clitoris' buried and unable to achieve orgasm. I'm wondering if that's the next phase and to expect my clitoris to disappear over time?
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Morrell1951 dani2590
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You may well have a flare-up right there. LS flared skin becomes 'sticky' and that's when fusing can happen quite quickly. The friction of sexual intercourse stirs up yeast in me. I believe that then triggers an LS flare. If I were you I'd get a tube of the slowest Canestan cream and just use a tiny bit topically where the lips are sore.
Just don't have intercourse when you're already having uncomfortable symptoms.
dani2590 Morrell1951
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A week ago I noticed that stickiness and I was wondering what that was about! The stickiness seems to have improved since I began using an estrogen ointment.
Honestly though I can barely look at myself down there, it makes me cringe. The overall complexion of the skin is pale and a little patchy. Hoping the use of estrogen and oil can improve the overall appearance of the skin so that it looks healthier!
anita1951 dani2590
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dani2590 anita1951
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Will give the zinc a go. I think it may help the perineum and anal area.
Guppy007 dani2590
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dani2590 Guppy007
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Morrell1951 dani2590
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Guppy007 dani2590
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hanny32508 dani2590
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Would I have known what was going on at the time ....and would I have started with taking baking soda baths then ..... would it have become as bad as it did later? Hard to tell, but perhaps worth the effort.
Another related experience: Intercourse felt afterward as if someone had punched me in the crotch.
Good you found out that you have LS at this stage already. Try you darnest to prevent and stop the process. Cover with oil or anything that prevents the area from sticking together.
I use coconut oil, baking soda rinses and baths, emu oil at times. And of course glob on maintenance level. And I cut out sugar, alcohol, gluten, most dairy, soya.
Wishing you WELL.
dani2590 hanny32508
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hanny32508 dani2590
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And I believe that cutting out certain food items made a difference as well. Especially convinced when I discovered that eating cheese triggered my LS.
Then there is the dilation I do, am not sure it 'heals' anything. But it certainly keeps the labia separated and the vagina open.
A not so short answer to your question - my coping with LS. It's not a cure, though I have been dreaming of finding a simple solution to 'scare away' this disease; something that is not so time consuming perhaps.
dani2590
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My biopsy report showed vulva atrophy. Does anyone know whether LS is the cause of the atrophy or is the atrophy hormonal related? Just a little confused.
One other thing that is concerning me - does LS affect inside and up the urethra? i know it doesn't affect the vagina but what about inside the urethra and bladder? If so what is the treatment? It's not I can put steroids up there..
Morrell1951 dani2590
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We have had one or two women on here who've had LS attack the urethral meatus and go up the urethra. If your LS is progressing this seriously, then you're really playing with fire by having intercourse. The friction will irritate it and it will spread. I know it's a rotten thing to realize, but I've got 40 years of experience, including multiple periods of celibacy and several marriages. Sex makes it worse and once it's in remission, we want to have sex. Etcetera.
hanny32508 dani2590
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Is a low estrogen level a trigger for LS? I'm on hormone replacement and think it makes a difference. Since my hysterectomy and also because of adrenal gland malfunction I know for sure that I'm 'low on hormones'. You probably know that this can be tested. Perhaps an idea to have this done?
Be careful to put steroids 'inside'. LS is not known to affect inside the vagina. Mine came out unharmed. "The vagina is in tact" my gyno told me with some rejoicing in his voice. (Did he not expect this?) The uretra also was not affected. ( During the time before the dilation procedure there were all the possibilities for infection. Was I just lucky?)
There are others on this site who do/did have problems with the uretra. I'm wondering whether it is a consequence of what LS is doing to the skin. So many illnesses have other health issues that over time happen 'as a result of'. Just wondering.
A while ago we talked about other illnesses that people have next to LS. Many happened to also have thyroid problems, including me. Thyroid issues can play havoc with your periods, I know that much. May also be worth looking into.
Hope the above helps you in some way.
mary34643 dani2590
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