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Dietary changes for lichen sclerosis

Posted by scarlettoh @scarlettoh, Oct 12, 2022

Has anyone had any luck with dietary changes for lichen sclerosis? (blood sugar management, less sugar, intermittent fasting, no dairy, etc) Ironically I have also found that possibly increased blood flow to the area (through bike riding) has seemed to decrease symptoms dramatically.

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jlstanden | @jlstanden | Aug 23 8:55am
In reply to @willows "LS can give either pain or itching or both. Pain can be in the form of..." + (show)
@willows

LS can give either pain or itching or both. Pain can be in the form of a burning feeling or neurological pain or a feeling of arousal that you don’t want or intend any sexual thoughts. This can be caused by the damage to the nerves. A good dermatologist might be helpful or your gynaecologist if either of them know anything about LS. A good ointment with a steroid in it like Clobetasol has been very helpful for me to keep the symptom under control such as burning or itching. However damage to the nerves is usually permanent. Good luck finding a doctor that can help you. .

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Thank you!

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willows | @willows | Aug 23 10:48am

You’re welcome.
It was so embarrassing to tell my doctors about the full extent of my problem. But as LS becomes something we can talk about, more women will not be so shy about saying, is this arousal part of the LS problem and why does the clobetasol help the burning and itching but not the arousal? The answer might be, damaged nerves that keep firing and over which you no control.
By the way, I have been prescribed Pregabalin (lyricist) and I take the maximum allowable dose along with amitriptyline, usually about 25 mg. This gives me a dry mouth, and sleepiness so it’s best for me to take the amitriptyline before bed. This really almost eliminates the neurological pain that causes arousal. I am nor making any recommendations for you, simply telling you what has helped me. If you have adhesions you should talk to your doctor about eliminating them if they are a problem for you. I don’t always go on the mayo site but you can email with any questions.

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joei777 | @joei777 | Aug 25 10:27am

I’m currently on a trial research at Mayo, I’m interested to find more resources and treatments available in the Tampa Fl that aren’t too expensive! Thank you

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