I have read a couple of posts about using baking soda in bath water to alleviate symptoms of LS. I will ask my doctor. Please comment if you have any personal experience using baking soda or Epsom Salt.
Thanks!!
I have used baking soda for months now with great relief. I also use a little bit in a perineal bottle to clean myself sometimes
Hi Mary yes I've used Bicarbonate soda in the bath and found it did help also douch with it is ok it's awful having to put up with LS I've had it for 15 yrs now .
J'ai utilisé 1/4 tasse à 1/2 tasse de bicarbonate de soude dans l'eau du bain tous les jours depuis les 10 derniers mois, un à deux par jour selon vos symptômes. Après être sortie de la baignoire, laissez sécher, j'utilise un sèche-cheveux sur position froide. Mais vous pourriez vous tenir devant un ventilateur.
Si c'est un bain du matin, j'applique de l'huile de coco sur les zones touchées, et mon médecin a recommandé de garder les petites lèvres grasses également. En faisant cela, la zone du clitoris n'a pas été affectée du tout. Chaque fois que je vais aux toilettes, j'utilise une bouteille péri avec de l'eau et 1/2 cuillère à café de bicarbonate de soude et je vaporise l'avant et l'arrière. Ensuite, laissez sécher et réappliquez l'huile de coco. Je vous promets que vous deviendrez si bonne à faire cela que cela ira vite si vous gardez tout sorti sur votre plan de travail et prêt à l'emploi. La nuit, c'est quand j'applique la pommade à la bétaméthasone tous les 4e nuit, puis je continue avec plus d'huile de coco. Je suis sans symptômes et plus de décoloration de la peau après mon diagnostic avec biopsie l'an dernier en novembre. Mon médecin dit que je suis en rémission et de continuer à faire ce que je fais, et d'essayer de réduire l'utilisation de la pommade à une fois par semaine. Cela me fait peur, cependant, donc je prévois de continuer à faire ce que je fais pendant un moment. Je ne pleure plus, ce qui arrivait auparavant avec un mouvement intestinal. Plus de démangeaisons ou de brûlures et je peux porter à nouveau des vêtements de sport ajustés ! J'ai aussi trouvé que l'utilisation des culottes plus chères "wedgie free" par Warner a beaucoup aidé au début, car elles ne montent pas dans l'aine. J'espère que cela aide.
I have also found a lot of relief this way. I use about 1/2 cup of baking soda dissolved in a tub of warm bathwater (not deep) and soak in it for 20 minutes. I do it as needed for itching and discomfort and also on the nights when I am going to apply clobetasol (3 nights/week). My doctor has said that a warm soak beforehand will help the clob absorb into the skin better. I haven't tried a perineal bottle of it during the day, but I think I may also give that a try as I've had so much success with the baking soda baths over the last 6 months. And one of the best parts is that baking soda is so inexpensive that it's a cheap but effective way to relieve symptoms!
Mary, I read about it when I first went on the forum (less than a month ago). I find it a painless, non-irritating way to clean that area. I have stocked up on baking soda and will continue using it. Good luck !!
I'm doing this baking soda treatment now for approximately more than a year and am fully functional again. (great sex included) I can ride my bike again, wear whatever I want - pants and such. Haven't felt this great in a long time. My gyno also says - keep doing what you're doing. I know of a gyno who now recommends the baking soda as common treatment. That and a strict diet.
I'm so excited that what my mother used for hard to heal sore wounds works for LS. Total fluke. Now many can go and live happy lives again.
what is the strict diet if you don’t mind sharing?
Hi Mcaethad,
It has been a while since I posted the above. My diet is still the same: no gluten, no added sugar, no alcohol, no caffeine, limited dairy (only a plain yoghurt and goat cheese.) And best to prepare meals at home, so I know what ingredients are used. I hope this answers your question.
Hi Hanny,
Can you give me some information about how strong you make the solution for soaking and for washing with baking soda?
Thank you!
I just happened on using a baking soda bath. It works remarkably well. I’m convinced the flare ups are related to acid urine, and what we eat, I love hot food but it doesn’t help at all, bitter greens seems to be not good either. At least those are some of the factors. Thank you for your post.
I read a study that Tacrolimus Ointment 0.1% worked, you can find the study on the internet. I used it once and it was amazing. At the time I had eaten cooked beet greens and it caused a terrible flare up. I’ve been doing the baking soda baths just recently (epsom salts, doesn’t help near as much). Mary your routine is something I’ll start. I bet, the oil application helps protect the skin from the acid urine. I wish I had come upon this site earlier. thanks to all who contribute.