Help with condition

[Guest guest]

HI- I need some help. I'm really hoping that someone here will have some

good news for me. I have been recently diagnosed with Lichen Sclerosis- a

skin disease, primarily of the vulvar region. It is non contagious, and is

incurable but controllable with high powered steroid creams. It is

considered a pre- cancerous condition and possibly an auto-immune disease.

Has any one ever heard of this? If so, do you know of any eo's that might be

effective in treating this condition? ( Or any other alternative therapies,

for that matter).

I've spent hours searching the internet for info and can find only

traditional medical treatments: the steroid therapy and testosterone

therapy( I'm definitely not going the testosterone route- I WILL NOT be the

local bearded lady - LOL.

Currently I am trying the Chlorbetasol prescribed by my GYN.

My gynecologist is concerned because I am considered young (44) to have

this condition. It usually shows up in much older women.

Thanks for any info any of you might have, and for your help.

Bobbi

[Guest guest]

Hi Bobbi,

 

Don't know where you live, but have you considered a Naturopathic

Doctor (or maybe an Osteopathic Doctor) as one way to help balance out

the auto-immune functions of your body? Starting with Liver cleansing

and such.

 

Just an idea.

 

Lynn

 

Steve & Bobbi Fabrycky [fab7]

Friday, September 22, 2000 2:16 PM

[AX] Re: Help with condition

 

HI- I need some help. I'm really hoping that someone here will have

some

good news for me. I have been recently diagnosed with Lichen

Sclerosis- a

skin disease, primarily of the vulvar region. It is non contagious,

and is

incurable but controllable with high powered steroid creams. It is

considered a pre- cancerous condition and possibly an auto-immune

disease.

Has any one ever heard of this? If so, do you know of any eo's that

might be

effective in treating this condition? ( Or any other alternative

therapies,

for that matter).

I've spent hours searching the internet for info and can find only

traditional medical treatments: the steroid therapy and testosterone

therapy( I'm definitely not going the testosterone route- I WILL NOT

be the

local bearded lady - LOL.

Currently I am trying the Chlorbetasol prescribed by my GYN.

My gynecologist is concerned because I am considered young (44) to

have

this condition. It usually shows up in much older women.

Thanks for any info any of you might have, and for your help.

Bobbi

[Guest guest]

Bobbi-

 

Actually, I never heard of lichen sclerosis, but looked for an answer in

Susun S. Weed's book: " Menapausal Years, The Wise Woman Way - Alternative

Approaches for Women 30-90 " . If you can get access to the book look at page

133 and sure enough lichen sclerosis is mentioned along with several other

vulva and vaginal conditions.

 

Susan lists relaxation and visualization exercises, homeopathic remedies,

supplements, etc. that may help. I agree with the suggestion to consult a

Homeopathic physician or Naturopath.

 

If you can't locate the book, let me know and I'll send you more information.

She says to avoid soaps, douches. bubblebaths, nylon underwear and panty

hose.

 

Good luck. Joanne