vulva specilist
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ok ladies, i went to see a vulva specialist and she was real nice and sat with me and listen to what i had to say, checked me and told me and my husband that i wasnt too bad on my LS. to use and she showed me how to apply the Clob, and to put Aquafor after so that it will protect the Clob and protect the area at the same time...i told her i had just started soaking in Borax and she said to stop , but i think i will still be doing that cause it helps with the itching which i have sometimes not all the time...she also sd my fusing will not get unfuse which i have heard that it can happen...what do you all think on that? want s to see me in 4 wks...made me feel better cause she said theres other options if i was really bad but not at this time.. now i have to go fight with my insurance to give me a referall cause it was 360.00...ouch.. janie
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carolineLK janie27576
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I hope this file opens as it's a letter received from Borax company to admin of a LS support group.
janie27576 carolineLK
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thank you ...its that alot of ladies swear its unfusing them...when i soak it does soothe my skin..and stops the itch. do you use it? janie
sarb73328 janie27576
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Hi Janie, I am glad you were given reassurance and that your LS isn't too bad.
I experienced some unfusing with steroid ointment Betnovate when I first used it. This may have been because it was not too advanced in that particular area at that time. I too use Borax and have asked my GP about it - she says it is what was used in hospitals for our soak baths after childbirth - so it clearly does have some benefits in healing and soothing. I certainly find it soothes. My GP recommends applying moisturizer before the steroid as you may smear the steroid into areas it shouldn't be by putting something on top, so that conflicts with what you've been told. I personally just use the steroid on it's own on the days I use it.
I think we use all the info on here coupled with the doctor's advice we receive and eventually find our own routines that suit us. Best of luck.
janie27576
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hi sarb, yes the borax does soothe me too and the itching too..i do a stiz bath and do a teaspoon, other ladies do a tablespoon thou... i think thats a good idea so the steroid wont get the good skin, but i will give it a try and see how it goes with me..thank you sarb..
beverly52803 janie27576
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Sarb,
Like me you probably tell yourself some exercise is better than none and I do think it's true. I've tried floor pilates and managed to hurt my lower back every time. I even tore my meniscus slightly from doing yoga! That despite the fact that I never go beyond the beginner's class because I don't like leaping from one pose to the other. I watch cable shows on the treadmill that I don't get at home so that keeps me occupied. If I get caught up in an old movie I can end up walking for miles! So, whatever gets us moving is good, but this year I'll really try to push myself to do those nautilus machines (I hope).