I’ve had candidiasis-like symptoms for over a year. Creams to address it calm them but as soon as I stop, the whole party starts again.
Finally got a diagnosis: lichen sclerosus.
That hasn’t provided any relief though, because I’ve been on treatment since August and I am not even close to a point where I can say I am stable – even following the treatment to the T, and all the advice about hygiene, clothes, dilation exercises, etc.
My libido is in shambles and I dread looking or touching there. Pain, burning, narrowing of both vagina and anus, blood, cracked flesh… How am I supposed to live with this?
I am planning on getting pelvic floor therapy, but cannot afford the expense right now so it’ll have to wait a few months.
Is there anyone with this in the room who can provide a semblant of hope…? How long did it take for you to find balance? Any tricks?
Digital hugs are more than welcome too…
Thank you for your words. I read it a few days ago – and hundreds more… Found some fantastic information from a big university hospital here, too.
I am thankful there’s so much written about it, but thus far nothing has made a difference – apart from one thing: no more leggings for me…
I’ll make sure to update!
You’re welcome. I can’t imagine living with that, it sounds wretched. I hope you find something more effective soon.