I am not a celebrity, I am an 84 year old lady who has been suffering the absolute agony of lichen sclerosis for a long time and have felt suicidal because of all the problems it causes.
I can no longer stand underwear as it aggravates what is already an untenable discomfort. I have to wear skirts rather than my preferred trousers and it's cold and miserable.
It hurts to urinate and attempt to dry myself after this procedure as it is so sore and itchy and almost impossible to not want to rub it, knowing this will exacerbate the problem.
I was told the only hope is to have my vulva sealed up, leaving just an area to urinate from.
I have contacted the surgeons secretary to plead for this procedure, although I feel for my mental state, as this is my womanhood that I should be losing, but that is how desperate this dreadful disease makes me feel,. Suicidally depressed!
I can tolerate pain, but this is chronic and constant.
I have tried coconut oil, and prescribed medication but I get no relief from the symptoms.
I am truly desperate for relief from this nightmare as I also have osteoporosis in my back, hips and knees.
Tears are never far away...please help.
Thank you
Sheila Stokes ms.