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christine94142
christine94142

hi all haven't blogged for awhile but have been reading your posts. last time i was telling you i was going to try chinese medicine with the help of my GP and a chinese doctors well things didnt go as well as i wanted and am back on my drugs . back to Methatrexate and steroide cream when needed and vagefem . my blood pressure didnt improve either or my stress . so anti depressates and bp tabs are back on daily routeen. i have heard of an new proceedure being done in brisbane called the madonna does anyone know about it at all . they claim that it reduviates the skin and in most cases heals and fixes LS.

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  • christine94142
    christine94142

    Posted

    sorry it not modonna its call the Mona lisa touch
  • kathleen65757
    kathleen65757 christine94142

    Posted

    I am in Australia and attend a special clinic at the Mercy Hospital in Melbourne. I have never heard of what you have mentioned and doubt its validity. Where are you? Are you also in Australia?
    • christine94142
      christine94142 kathleen65757

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      yes i am in queensland their is a clinic in sydney as well they also do the the momna lisa touch womens health  put me onto them at the mater private hospital in brisbane after she had spoken to someone who has had the proceedure and feels like a new women.
    • christine94142
      christine94142 kathleen65757

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      no sure if you google it  it tells you a bit but i have an appointment with Dr Rod Allen in brisbane on the 9 th 
    • kathleen65757
      kathleen65757 christine94142

      Posted

      I have looked into it. It does not mention lichen sclerosis. It consists of three five minute laser treatments to address atrophy. I will consider it as well.
  • renee77108
    renee77108 christine94142

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    I just read about this and there is a clinic that does it about an hour from my home. Calling for an appointment tomorrow!  Thanks so much for posting this information.  The name is the Mona Lisa Touch and it's a laser treatment...no pain...usually 3 treatments and an annual retouch...so to speak. Hoping my insurance will pay or it.
    • christine94142
      christine94142 renee77108

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      the cost is about $2500 dollars for the teatment and here in australia is not able to be claimed on private health .the doctor told me he has had good success for LS i spoke to him this morning about a payment plan and he said ok
    • Guppy007
      Guppy007 renee77108

      Posted

      Wow, I have just had a quick look online, and this treatment sounds very promising!!  Let us know how you get on....
  • Chrisy
    Chrisy christine94142

    Posted

    Just looked this up on line.  I know it is early days but I will mention this to my GP.  I know it sounds expensive but not as expensive as steroid, cream and other treatment for the rest of our lives.  I think the NHS in UK should invest in this treatment if it proves to be as good as they say.  Early days but quality of life is important and this seems to improve the patients comfort which definately is an improvement in quality of life.  We need to all get behind this and find out from those who have the laser treatment, how they are following it.  Apparently this is a painless or near painless procedure and improves the texture of the skin and moisturisation of the area.  Sounds good.
    • kathleen65757
      kathleen65757 Chrisy

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      It says you have to go back every year so it mayn't be affordable for me. The cream only costs me $6 per month in Australia. Maybe down the track if more people get it, it could possibly get cheaper.
    • Chrisy
      Chrisy kathleen65757

      Posted

      Oh I missed that bit.  Treatment every year would be expensive.  Though if it can be afforded would certainly be worth while for the comfort it would afford.  I hope this really turns out to be worth while. 
    • kathleen65757
      kathleen65757 Chrisy

      Posted

      I would certainly consider it except for the cost. It would have to come way down for me to afford it.
    • Chrisy
      Chrisy kathleen65757

      Posted

      I suppose the more it is prescribed the cheaper it will be hopefully

       

    • renee77108
      renee77108 Chrisy

      Posted

      Probaby the annual follow up would be less...hopefully.  The first treatment is a series of 3 visits from what I've read.  The annual possibly is just one...so hopefully less expensive.  I'm going in to find out more about this treatment...so will report back on what I learn.
    • christine94142
      christine94142 Chrisy

      Posted

      i have anappointment on tuesday so i will let you all know what the go isbiggrin
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