A Lichen Sclerosus interview .

ER86's interview


How did all start?

Severe itching and pain during sex and noticed white patches. Had unexplained low grade fever for 9 months prior. Also was experiencing severe stress and depression

Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?

Took 3 months from initial symptoms

For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?

Gynaecology and dermatology

What has been the most useful thing for you so far?

Steroid cream - diprosone ov

What have been your biggest difficulties?

Fears of disfigurement

How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?

Only told my partner and grandmother - no change. Will not tell anyone else

What things have you stopped doing?

Had to stop regular sex until I started using steroid cream

What do you think about the future?

Disfigurement did fusing and difficulty with sex

So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?

Only diagnosed one year ago

What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?

Can do anything as long as I keep using steroid cream

If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?

Normal

Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?

Get an appointment with a gyno and don’t let GP’s tell you it is thrush/candida!


Oct 11, 2018

By: ER86

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