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waiting for biopsy to be done..please help..

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catts123
catts123

Hiya im 37 yrs old and in the menopause.i have been suffering from burning down below since the start of dec last yr.my own doc done swabs came back clear and to be honest i dont think he knows what to do for me besides prescribe me creams which dont help.i recently went to a lady doc who specialises in the menopause.she checked me out below and seems to think i could have ls.i have no white spots but i do have some dark skin discolouration around my vulva.im goin for a biopsy in 2 wks and im at my wits end.i dont wear underwear and im wearing loose clothes.im under 8 st ive never been heavier than that but now and a few people have commented on my weight as im after loosing another few pounds.im just wondering has anyone been diagnosed with ls who hasnt had any white spots to begin with? Thanks xx

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  • catts123
    catts123

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    Thanks guys im havin it done wednesday week so i might take the following day off just to be sure.
    • honeyduck74
      honeyduck74 catts123

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      Hi, I'm 38 and I know exactly how you're feeling :-( I literally had a biospy last Tuesday to diagnose LS, I got myself so scared with worrying beforehand that i cancelled the op twice but in the end i decided to be able to move forward I needed to do it and it actually went really well. I spoke to the doctor beforehand and she let me collect some numbing cream to put on before going to the hospital (that really helped)  i did take the day off after just to take things easy, but armed with painkillers i could have gone back, although my job is a desk job and i did take a cushion LOL. To answer your other question I've never had white spots, i look quite pale but angry red inside, according to the doctor it looks like i've had 'shrinkage' and have lost structure, and at this moment in time i'm unable to have sex or an internal (this has only happened in the last 12-18 months) sorry if TMI.

      If you have any more questions ask away :-)

      Hope it all goes well

       

    • catts123
      catts123 honeyduck74

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      Hi honeyduck74

      Thanks for replying.i hope ur doin well urself.i have a prescription for numbing cream as well so that should help hopefully.have you gotton any results back from your biopsy yet? I never asked at my appointment so not sure how long ill be waiting.im goin totry the bread soda baths to see if it helps.id try anythin at this stage.i hope ur feelin a bit better it would take a lot out of you.

  • catts123
    catts123

    Posted

    Hi guys just a quick update.had the biopsy done all went well just had a small bit of bleeding when i came home but it stopped as quick as it started.was told ill have the results in 10 days so fingers crossed for them.thanks again for the support xx
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