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I've read that wearing panty liners is the wrong thing to do. However, I use Hydromol every time I go to the loo and, if I didn't wear any protection, my clothes and anything I sat upon would be marked. I have tried to go without, but finished up staining my sofa! What do others think and how do you manage using ointments etc?
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cleo15 Cheetah
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Hi Cheetah, yes I have the same problem. I use castor oil with essential oils which I feel helps me keep myself moisturised and acts as a barrier too.
I do wear liners for the same reason as you and always buy cotton ones. I couldn't go around with any confidence otherwise. I suppose we have to do what we are most comfortable with. Cheers
Cheetah cleo15
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Thanks for your reply, Cleo. I was really interested in your use of castor oils with essential oils. Do you buy the castor oil as a carrier oil, then add your own essential oils to it? The Hydromol ointment I use does the job, but I like the idea of using essential oils.
cleo15 Cheetah
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Hi Cheetah, yes I use good quality castor oil as a carrier. I also combine it with lavender essential oil and frankincense essential oil.
10ml castor oil
two drops lavender oil
two drops frankincense oil
It makes me feel very comfortable and "protected".
I make no claims for it's efficacy, it just feels - and smells - really nice. The one positive in my LS journey so far!
Cheetah cleo15
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Thank you so much, Cleo, that is very helpful. We have a new shop in our village which is a 'witchery' - crystals, healing stones etc. and also essential oils, so I think I'll be making a purchase!
PS I've repeated this as it didn't seem to have attached to your post as a 'reply'.
angela0180 Cheetah
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While my doctor recommended not to use them, I do. There is no way that. I can "not" where them. In addition to LS, I have stage 1 Congestive heart failure. I take lasic every day and have to pee a lot. Sometimes the urge comes so quick that I might leak a little before I make it to the rest room. I keep myself clean and change the pads frequently. Using pads has not aggravated my condition.
Cheetah angela0180
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Thank you Angela, I can understand how difficult that must be for you. It's very interesting that the pads have made no difference to the LS. Take care.
angela0180 Cheetah
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Thank you. I'm one of the fortunate ones. My condition is not as serious as a lot of women on this forum. I also feel blessed to have found a specialist, here in St.Louis. I have my 6 month follow-up, this Wednesday and hope to get the same news, as last time; I'm not getting any worse and she even saw some slight improvement during my last visit.
Cheetah
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Thank you so much, Cleo, that is very helpful. We have a new shop in our village which is a 'witchery' - crystals, healing stones etc. and also essential oils, so I think I'll be making a purchase!
Debbz1989 Cheetah
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Maybe try cotton panty liners...