I'm new to the group, been dealing with symptoms now for about 7 months. Had my annual pelvic exam & asked what was going on, was told, "you have a little vaginal atrophy... let's try an estrogen cream." I started it, but it DID NOT HELP! I have continued to have itchy, tearing, breaking skin on my labia & then started noticing bruising & discoloration. I started using Emuaid 3x daily, & I use a steroid ointment twice a week, after I shower which has really helped. I take baking soda sits baths & regularly clean the area with baking soda water in a perineal bottle, & I don't wipe anymore, I just pat dry. I have an appointment with a vulvar dermatologist specialist, but not until March.
I no longer take epsom salts baths (they seem to make it worse), but I love them for sore muscles. I'd love to go soak in a hot springs, but I'm concerned. Anyone have any experience with hot springs soaking & side effects of LS?