- Lichen Sclerosus
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Yvonne's interview
How did all start?
I had an itch that didn’t go away. Intercourse was painful. I had no idea what was happening.
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
I have had a diagnosis. It took three months to have it confirmed.
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Clobetasol Cream, Eumovate Cream, Ovestin Cream.
Eumovate has been the most useful.
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
I have used Emuaid, Essiac Tea, Hemp Oil, Castor Oil, with Essential Oils of Frankincense, Rosemary, Lavender. Medisoothe,
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Intimacy, Sleep deprivation as it seems worse at night.
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
My Mother shares the same disease so was understanding, I haven’t told many people about it. My marriage ended.
What things have you stopped doing?
Going out socially.
What do you think about the future?
I hope that it goes back into remission. I hope they can find something that really works or helps with healing. I hope it doesn’t develop into Cancer.
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
My 20’s and 30’s as I have had strong friendships and relationships, I’ve had no worries. I have had a family. I ran my own business. Lived life to the fullest without concerns.
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
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If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
One crazy fucked up life!
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Join a support group best advice and knowledge and being able to share your thoughts on a forum where everyone is in the same boat.
