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What are the signs that relief from pain is near?

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vissy
vissy

I know that it is going to take weeks of twice a day applications of steroids. How should it feel before I begin to reduce the applications to once a day for a week, then 3 times a week and then finally twice a week forever? The dermatologist and GYN have recommended 2 weeks twice a day, 1 week once a day, etc. I am looking for some hope!

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  • ann67814
    ann67814 vissy

    Posted

    Hi Vissy, I started on once a day for 4weeks then alternate days etc I am fairly sure that I was pain free well before I got down to twice a week. I have

    gone back to daily to try to limit further fusing.

    Good luck.

  • sue162
    sue162 vissy

    Posted

    I remember just feeling less sore and any cuts healed.  I'm back to using it again as my minora seemed to fuse quickly the other week.  

  • Wero
    Wero vissy

    Posted

    Hello Vissy. Sometimes it depends upon the severity of your condition. I had so many small splits and open areas that were barely visible to the naked eye. It took a while to calm and heaI. I also had to change to a stronger steroid as Clob did not suit at all. Also the steroid does not work in isolation, make sure you are using appropriate moisturisers and bathing/shower creams. Don't get dispondent, you will find what works for you.

  • sue162
    sue162 vissy

    Posted

    The soreness and redness should hopefully look and feel better and cuts should heal over.  Any petechia should heal with the ointment.  
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