- Lichen Sclerosus
- Interviews
Lisa's interview
How did all start?
Burning, itching all in one year
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Yes! about 6 years.
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Vulvar disorder, vulvodynia
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Clobetasol, Cymbalta
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Haven't been able to sit down for a year, and tearing
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Everyone is extremely supportive.
What things have you stopped doing?
Working, walking for long periods, no gardening (can't bend over)
What do you think about the future?
Not bright
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
All my years before my diagnosis. Ran my own business
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Continue with my life the way it used to be
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
uncertain and filled with pain
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Find a specialist who will listen to EVERYTHING going on with you. Woman specialist tend to pay more attention to LS