Hi Helen,
I have had a dilating procedure done, with total anesthetic. It's the best solution when almost totally fused. I came out really well.
Combined with the bicarbonate baths and rinses, which gradually 'melted' the rest of the fusing away, I'm 'as good as new".
Forgot to ad: Cutting is not a good solution. Beware!
Dilating is important to keep things open.
Hi Christine - you certainly have sparked off a lively thread...however I normally say do check out the Dr goldstein's webinar it does contain a lot of information and help one to understand the anatomy and physiology and what is happening to the area,(it takes an hourbut wotrh while) in case you havent come across the page New to LS it is also a great source of information on the what has worked and what to avoid- like nice smellies in the bath a strict No No
Remember we are all very different and are affected in different waysand as we are all unique it is a matter of trial and error- Take care and good luck
Sue
I was offered surgery by a gynaecological registrar but, having researched it, the results were very hit and miss and I decided not to go ahead. When I saw the senior consultant at the next visit, he wasn't keen on surgery! Seems to be an individual choice.
Use aloe Vera gel every time you use the restroom and vitamine e oil 45,000 iu at nighte make sure to wipe clean before applying anything
Hanny, thanks for sharing your experience. Dilating is something I have not tried. What does one use to do this? Is it uncomfortable or painful to do? How often should it be done? Wish there was a "dilation manual"!
"Hit and miss" results would surely not be encouraging. I am sure you made a wise decision. Surgery would be a last resort, I think. How I wish the medical profession had more interest in fore research on LS. Thank goodness Dr. Goldstein tries to help us.
You can purchase a dilation set at Amazon for example. The cones are of various sizes and come with a handle that you can attach to the various sizes; you start with the size that fits comfortably. Gentle does it of course. I use fluid coconut oil for lubricating the cone. (ordinary lubrication for this purpose has a certain stickyness, and that's not at all helpful of course) Eventually you will feel that a bigger size can be used. In the beginning I sometimes had to go back one size. Till all was good again for a bigger size. Patience is virtue.
I do my dilating every other day at the moment. Wish it could be less. But I had a lot to recover from.