Hello Kirsti , so sorry you lost your Mum . My mum was bedridden too , they didn’t repair her broken hip because of the pandemic, shipped her off to a nursing home during the lockdown . It was heartbreaking, she went from being fitter than me to being bedridden with a catheter. It was a downwards slope after that.
I can’t get this sorted, there can be a couple of days of respite then it’s back again , with a vengeance . It’s just going around in circles. I booked an appointment at the Newson clinic but cancelled, I decided I’ll see the dermatologist to check if it’s lichen sclerosis first .
You really don’t know what to do for the best .
I throw everything at it , Vagifem, antibiotics, Diflucan, Coconut oil , Emuaid.
The coconut oil is the most soothing. I’ve put Emuaid on and Topida , sometimes I’ve had to jump in the shower and wash it off quickly if it stings too much . I have wondered about prolapses too Kirsty . I had the same burning several years ago when I had an overnight catheter after my gallbladder was removed.
I’ve definitely got a small bladder prolapse, I’ve wondered if doing more walking aggravates it , also the coughing from covid.
My GP is most unhelpful, I want to sort this because it is debilitating and affects your quality of life , but wish there was a magic solution.
We need the oestrogen that’s for sure. Sending you hugs , I would book a private appointment , there are a few menopause specialists now . I look forward to reading you’re feeling more like yourself again. xxx
