I have had LS for quite a few years now. I am 74 and live near Watford in Hertfordshire. I used to get chronic itching, but thankfully this is not so frequent these days. I use the dermovate ointment twice a week and moisturise with coconut oil. Due to the recent change in temperature, this has completely melted so I have been putting it in the fridge for a short while to regain consistency.
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a gynocologist in my area who specialises in lichen sclerosis.
At the present time I have to drive to Stoke Mandeville and back to see a specialist, which can take up to two hours' driving there and back. I am always kept waiting for an hour or more and am desperate to find someone nearer to my address. I would be very grateful for a recommendation, preferably someone sympathetic!!
Ive found if I have too much sugar that can affect LS, I check everything for amount of sugar, cocoanut water is good. But even fruit juices have different per cents
Yes, sugar seems to be the real enemy - along with urine!! I was told coconut water contains sugar, but perhaps it is natural sugar! Fruit juices can be filled with sugar, so I try to keep away from them when possible.
I tried replying with full details but my response has been deleted by the Moderator. I live in the Barnet area not far from you, and I was referred to a gyno called Mrs Nitu Bajekal. I tred putting in her websites which is probably why it was deleted, but you can try a web search.
She works privately at Spire Bushey or on the NHS at Barnet General. Hope this helps, I won't type more in case they delete it agian.
You can always personal message people to send info.
How do I do that?? Can't see any visible link??
Tap on the envelope below the name of the person you want to send a message. They will get an email from you. Confidentially
Thank you very much, annewin. Bushey Spire is very close to where I live, but I will try to see Mrs Nitu Bajekal at Barnet General as this is on the NHS. This is very helpful. Apparently we can send private messages, but I don't know how to do this!. If I discover how it is done, I would very much like to reply privately.