Undiagnosed but sure I have LS

Hi I did not have white patches,but I did have some sores,I went to hospital to see the  consultant I was told it was ls.

 

Eveneing Ribi

I have LS and do not have white patches. As horrible as it may seem my consultant showed me all on the screen next to me and it looked awful but no white patches. She says I now have excema there and is treating with 3 months of dermavate then if no improvement is taking a biopsy, saome days it works others it doesn,t so I'm thinking there isnt a cure , well I've been told ther is no cure. I can't give you anything but my empathy and hope you feel better. I'm with you spiritually.

Mine started out just being itchy, unbareable itching, no white patches at all... I used Vagisil to help numb it because I  was brusing myself from the itching.  I was applying Vagisil probably 4 times a day which is the limit.  I read about the cider vinegar and started trying that and it helps so much.  I just mix 1  T to a cup or more of water... I mix it much stronger but that is how it was told to me.  I mix 1 T to 2 or 3 oz of water.  You might try the weaker first then get a little stronger if needed. You can use regular cider vinegar but I use organic.  I use a small spray and spray it on then sort of gently rub it a little to help it absorb then spray again. I was not diagnosised with it at that time I just thought it was dryness due to menopause.  I never looked much at it after that and that was my mistake.  Keep a check on it as it did major damage to my skin before I even knew it.  If I had used the vinegar sooner it might have slowed the progression as it's hard for anything to grow in that environment.  Now I also use Emu Oil.  Hope this helps.

Is there any skin changes? If not it could be Vulvodynia which can be painful

xx

You need a biopsy to diagnose as it is useless treating something when you do not know what it is. Have your GP refer you on to a dermotologist to get a correct diagnosis. 

All the best!

Ribi, I would try to find a Vulva Clinic in your area, or a dermatologist.  Unfortunately, many GP's aren't that well informed with regards to Lichen Schlerosus.   A professional that is used to seeing many cases of LS should be able to give you a quick diagnosis, sometimes this can be a verbal diagnosis, depending on your symptoms, and sometimes some women will need a biopsy.

A good plan is to start reading as much as you can about this condition, as it will make you feel more in control, and less anxious and upset.