Lately my bloodtests showed that the thyroid level is a bit hyper. The migraine I used to have many years ago with a hyper thyroid is back again. And my LS has acted up and renewed some white parts.
Other people have wondered about the same - does the level of our thyroid have any influence on LS?
Most definitely, I would say it's a major factor , The thyroid affects the auto immune system and throughout my personal research into LS I find that the majority of sufferers have some issue with their thyroid. In my case I have nodules on my thyroid, my levels are normal and my symptoms do not seem as extreme as a lot of the sufferers who are on this discussion group although I do have flare ups if I am not carefull. Please read through the discussions on this site and I'm sure you will find , as I have , lots of incredible information and helpful suggestions to keep this disease under control
Interesting response to the question Judy.
Could you tell a bit more about your experience with your thyroid balance and how it affected the LS?
You say the levels are normal, how then do the nodules affect the LS? Or do you know how LS is affected when the balance is off?
I have had LS nicely under control, till the thyroid balance started to waver.
Sorry to hear this ,Hanny. Hope things settle down soon for you. You personally have been such an inspiration to us all over the past few years on this forum. Many of the most helpful suggestions in coping well with L S have been yours! Like baking soda, diet, stress levels, etc. So all he best on this latest development.
Thank you Helen for your kind words.
Meanwhile I'm feeling a bit better already. I've adjusted my thyroid meds and now hope that things work out. Both adrenals and thyroid have to be in balance with each other. An interesting side affect is also that the stress level is off somehow. It could be that that part is some kind of trigger to the LS. Only guessing this far. But am optimistic.
Have to add that I've used some tea tree oil to the area. Not necessarily pleasant at first but had a good result.
Hi I have LS and have always used tea tree oil sparingly
down thereThink I have had LS for years but only diagnosed
after the menapause.Itching stopped and soreness and
shrinking of lady parts. I have used clob and
Emuaid and estriol cream. Changed diet paleo ect. Had my thyroid
Checked but normal. Mum had the disease but kept it a secret.
Your story also says that it is hereditary. Do you have a daughter?
Hi I have two sons but I do have a sister but she isn't menopausal
And she didn't suffer with thrush/LS. but she has a pain in her left
left side which I had prior to LS being confirmed. So I wonder if she will
have the same problem. We also have very thin hair which I wonder
if has any bearing on skin problems.
I think it is important that you as well as your sister are aware of this problem. The earliest it is detected the better off you are. Check the bottom on a regular base. You both know what to look for.
What's in your diet is also important, you know that do you. Sugar is a bad one for instance.
I'm still not sure about the hair.
Hi I have omitted sugar wheat and eggs . Unfortunately I have LS on my bottom. It has taken 6 months to get the dosease to be sort of quiet. But
It is tricky. And really new to me. My sis is aware of the problem but hasn't any physical sign of the disease. I use clob twice a week and am under the hospital gyno department and have asked to be also referred to dermatology department . Thanks for your concern its a very upsetting disease .
It is tricky indeed. You're on maintenance dose then with the clob. Good thing. Make sure you use the minimum amount of Clob. Here's hoping that all will keep going well for you.
Thankyou nanny
I have been reading your contributions on this forum they are
All very help full. It is such a difficult illness to handel keep up
the invaluable help.
Kay
I will try Kay.
Hi, I have had LS for well over ten years now, there has been lots of fusions in that time and I have regular check ups with the Dermatologist, I use Dermovate cream/ointment and Hydromol as a soap subtitute. I apply the Dermovate twice weekly to keep the flare ups to a minimum . I have Hypothyroidism (Under active thyroid) and through research have found that LS is most common in women with this complaint.
I do not collect many things in life but seem to collect auto immune diseases, thyroid and LS are two of them.
Hello hanny
sorry to hear you're having a problem. I also agree that resolving thyroid issues can help LS. I've spoken, on other forums, to at least 2 women who have said that after fixing/stabilising their thyroids their LS went away!
I have a suggestion if its any help.
Might you try taking lots of raw cruciferous veg? These can lower our metabolic rate due to the goitrogens which are slightly anti-thyroid but also high in anti-oxidants... so broccoli raw with hummus for example? I was eating these twice a day at the time of being diagnosed with hypothyroid... so my numbers were affected... perhaps such a strategy might help you... since you'll want to increase your TSH.
Also do you think yuou might be a little stressed too? Have you been exposed to any chemicals? Eg Have you done any mega cleaning efforts? Those chemicals really get me. I just can't use anything harsh. Hope any of this might help? x and hello hanny and everyone ... with love from sami