To biopsy or not
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Sorry if this has been discussed before. We recently relocated and my primary care doctor mentioned offering to do a biopsy. When I was diagnosed they diagnosed me looking at it, and with the clob and elidel my symptoms decreased. I still deal with issues montly and use the meds and it goes away. Right now i'm having a flare up and wondering if I should rush in and have a biopsy.
Can you be diagnosed when you are not currently presenting any signs? Is it worth having a biopsy?
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Morrell1951 bennetta
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bennetta Morrell1951
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judy04448 bennetta
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The only actuate way to diagnosis LS is with a biopsy. It can look like many other diseases.
BUT if your current system of management keeps you comfortable why would it matter?. Biopsy is painful, takes time to heal, creates another scar area that can contribute to more problems. It is your call.
margaret289 judy04448
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I rely on good management and being monitored regularly. My recent gynae is great and really listens to what I am saying. The fact that he does not know a great deal about this condition could be the reason, but I am confident in his approach and sure that he is not just treating blindly to con me into thinking that he is doing something rather than nothing.
He has booked me in for 4monthly consultations and I am content to travel 30 miles to see him.
I would question question question: why do I need a biopsy? What will happen if the result is (as in my case) negative? What will happen if positive? Will my condition be monitored whatever the result?
The best of luck and be strong!
bennetta margaret289
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bennetta judy04448
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I had a tubal and they had to make an incision in my pubic area, a month later I was torn and white and diagnosed with LS. I always wonder if the tubal triggered it in the first place.
margaret289 bennetta
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Morrell1951 bennetta
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bennetta Morrell1951
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The incision wasn't on the inside at all, it was up almost to my panty line, would that still have brought on the Koebner effect?
Morrell1951 bennetta
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I don't know exactly how location - specific the Koebner effect is.
bennetta Morrell1951
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margaret289 bennetta
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