I know that a lidocaine injection will be used, but that's actually what I'm the most anxious about. I've had several lidocaine injections for different procedures, and in my experience the pain level varies greatly depending on the injection site. Painless when in arm, very painful in toe. Therefore, I imagine it will be very, very painful in the labia minora. So I'm very worried about this appointment, Should I take vicodin? I also plan on using a topical numbing cream prior to going in. Seriously dreading this so much.
Hi, Chelsea, I did find having the Injection very painful but it doesn't last long and it works quickly. Sorry I can't suggest alternatives perhaps you could get a prescription for relaxing drug to take beforehand.
Good luck try not to worry.
Ask for a IV sedative beforehand. Also a cold spray can numb the area and lidocaine .
I’m having the same procedure this morning. I’m afraid of the procedure and also what it will find. Dr has been treating me for LS for about 2 years. Last visit she saw a little red bump that was a little bigger. I’ve been a basket case ! I’ll post when I get home how it goes. Prayers appreciated!
Not painful for me. Just a little pinch then it's gone. Stay focused on being greatful for the biopsy option.
HI Ellen, can you or anyone here explain why you get biopsy's, please? I mean since you all already know you have LS and are doing whatever you are doing to help, what are the doctors learning that they didn't already know from pure visual confirmation?
Thanks, I ask this sincerely; I haven't used clob; I"m using nutrition which my Integrative Cardiologist who seems to understand the nutritional aspects better than the gynecologist he sent me to for visual confirmation entirely approves of.
Oh hey, you need the biopsy to confirm. There are symptoms.that mimic other problems down there. They do of course look for cancer in the tissue but it won't be there. So there is relief in that. My Dr. Punched area that showed white and healthy tissue all in one biopsy. She told me at the time that they usually come back inconclusive and at that point would send me to a gyny oncologist but it still would need to be cancer. But mine came back Crystal clear LS so we are treating it. I noticed it and brought to her attention during my annual and she said come back in 2 months and it spread so we didn't biopsy. I am in he States with top tier health coverage.
Hi - like Nancy , wondering if this is a completely necessary procedure. My fear is that one biopsy inconclusive leads to another and another . Couldn't this then increase likelihood of cancer with so much scarring?
Had you biopsy yesterday. I was so glad to get it over with. Now I’ll be nervous about results. Dr seems to think the diagnosis of LS is correct. They biopsy was over quick and not too bad. I drove home. This disease is a nightmare! Going on a short trip at the end of next week. Would be awful if I get bad news while on my trip.
It will be fine. There is no way it is cancerous. Please enjoy your trip and use the olive oil until you are diagnosed and get on your Dr.'s precribed course of treatment.
Thanks for sharing how the Biopsy is completely tollerable. In think it is so frightening for so many.
Hi Ellen, I have an appointment to see gynaecologist in August, not sure if I will have punch biopsy then or just consultation, either way I am terrified to be honest. The white skin on my clitoris seems to be clearing but now I am left with a tiny strip of White....feels as if I could almost try to pick it off, sorry if this is too much information.....but I wouldn't dare!
Did you have these symptoms, I just wanted to know just how common they are.
I hate this lichen sclerosis thing.
Kind regards
Barbara x
Hey there. Yes I had the symtoms you describe. Don't pick at it! Listen, I hope you do get the Biopsy. It will clarify if it is LS and that is a great relief. Seriously on a scale of 1-10 of pain it's a 3 for the numbing injection. Then 100% painless. Here is what I would do if I were you untill August. Cotton Panties during day and nude at night. Feels good!sits bath in the am before shower with some anti bacterial soap in it. I use Cetaphil once Dry ( I use a blow dryer not to close ) massage in some olive oil from top to bottom. Do this after every tinkle as well if possible. You should stay comfy and non irritated till August. Hope this helps.
Ellen
I did reply but it is being monitored..sit tight!
Totally necessary and not a big deal. I hope to get another after my course of action and look forward to it!
Ellen, the dr mentioned that mine could be a skin cancer . Don’t know how to spell it but it’s not basil cell or melanoma but the other one that starts with an “S” . So concerned. Sorry to keep worrying you with this.
Why is it black or bleeding? So my Dr. Told.me.if my biopsy came back as cancerous 100% curable. Very irresponsible for a Dr. to mention positive cancer with no biopsy. Keep me posted.
Hi Ellen, many thanks for your reassuring words, means a lot to me. I will try not to worry....but can't promise!!!!. If I do have a biopsy will it be straight into clitoris because to be honest this makes me sick to the stomach.
I feel like asking the gynaecologist if he could possibly just leave things alone and let me live in peace but I know what the reply will be!!
Kind regards
Barbara x
Barbara, I had the biopsy last Thursday. It wasn’t as bad as I thought. Lasted just a second. Now I am waiting for the results. I’m a nervous wreck. Dr mentioned to me she had been watching a red bump and it had gotten a little bigger. She mentioned a skin cancer! I’m a wreck!
Hi Martha, my heart goes out to you, doctor should not have mentioned this to you.... honestly, I am obsessed with this lichen thing to the point where I find myself looking at folks in the street when I am out and about and wonder if anyone there has it. This website has been a godsend for me, felt so alone at times and felt as if I was the only person who has this. I hate it with a passion.
Kind regards Barbara x
I feel the same way. Since I had the biopsy I’ve noticed a trrrible odor. Wonder if anyone else has this. Embarrassing to even mention,,