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Hi, I have been very stressed lately with variety of health problems and idiots at work problems. I wondered if this could be the cause of my recent LS diagnosis? Any thoughts would be appreciated. 😊
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caroline96176 Monkaygirl
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Hello, Lichen Sclerosus is not caused by stress, but can be made worse by it. LS has no cause: it is an autoimmune disease. try very hard not to get stressed out. Ensure you are doing all the right things and eventually you will manage your own condition. Ask your GP for advice if and when you need it. This site is valuable inasmuch other sufferers can give you accounts of their experience. Good luck and take it easy.
KalilaSKH Monkaygirl
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I'm personally a big believer in the connection between our minds, our mental health and the reactions of our body. I'm starting to believe there is a link - though I haven't proved it - that my LS was triggered by huge emotional upset (plus a damn scented pantyliner). Stress is connected to inflammation in the body. LS is inflammation. But if you do your own research you might feel different about it.
My LS is worse when I'm hormonal, when I wear coloured trousers (I'm allergic to fabric dye) and when I sweat a lot, but also when I'm upset and when I eat too much sugar, particularly refined sugar.
Wishing you much healing. xxx
karen23320 Monkaygirl
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DEAR Monkayg-
LS is not caused by stress it is an autoimmune disorder. However it is certainly worse when I am under stress and if I eat WHITE sugar. I was diagnosed JUNE '18, considered " in remission" MARCH '19 and have no symptoms of disease- no pain, no itch. CANNOT bring back what is lost architecturally. But I am MARIE KONDO- ing my life- if it doesn't bring me joy, it's out of here! I have limited my workload, watch what I eat- no sugar, exercise regularly and do not allow myself to easily get stressed anymore! Good luck to you!
Guest Monkaygirl
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Well, if idiots at work can cause LS, then likely idiots can cause other problems as well which would mean I must have every problem under the sun for as long as I have been working where I work with the idiots I work with!
Seriously, doubt the stress can "cause" this specific problem but it can lower your immune system and then you are more susceptible to stuff. As Kalilah says, stress produces inflammation and LS has a strong inflammatory component. In her book on vulval problems, the now famous doctor Elizabeth Stewart says in LS skin there is a layer under the epidermis that has no cells and beneath that is a layer of inflamed cells. Do whatever helps you remain calm and gives you peace. Meditation, tai chi, qi Gong, walks in the park, gardening, etc...
Mind and body are one. Science has barely scratched the surface on the subject. I urge you to resolve any unresolved conflicts immediately.
Monkaygirl
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Thank you for all the replies. Time to look after my health, physically and mentally. Time to chill 😊 Thanks.
hannah19230 Monkaygirl
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Yes, try to reduce the stress. I'm a VERY high anxiety person and it got worse when this first all started for me. When I start freaking out about my LS/thinking I'm starting to see changes, I have to take a deep breath and remind myself that ALL I CAN DO to control this is use my medications, creams/regimen that seems to work for me and watch my diet. There is a lot of it that we can't control, focus on what you CAN control bc that's all you can really do. It's super basic thinking, but it really helps me put it in perspective ❤️
Guest hannah19230
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AMEN Hannah. Positive thinking about that which you can control.... If one does it, the next one can do it...It's contagious.
hannah19230 Guest
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Thanks Biscuit - I have my days and moments where i am definitely not positive. Particularly thinking I'm going to be single and alone forever. But I'm trying to move past that and start dating/trying to meet people. It's just impossible to think there is someone out there that wants to go down this long road with me because of all the uncertainty. I'm 32 and only have itching so far, but IDK how realistic it is to think that I can keep this from changing my architecture eventually.
Guest hannah19230
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I understand Hannah. If I was in your shoes I would probably feel the same. However, now that I am older, I am smarter and someone that loves you will not care whether your architecture is 100%. They probably have issues of their own, truth be told. Wish I had someone now. I would not care if he had any architecture only that he cared about me.
hannah19230 Guest
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I'm sorry you're alone too. I'm glad we all have each other here as support. Actually, last night I spoke on the phone with a 69 year old woman from my FB group that also lives in Los Angeles. It was so refreshing to speak with someone who understands everything I'm going through. It was very therapeutic. We are going to meet up for lunch soon, and she even offered to go to a doctor appointment with me to help take notes. If you ever need support or someone to talk to, let me know!
Guest hannah19230
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Hannah, we could PM each other...