Morning all
Just posting for a bit of reassurance following my treatment starting this week. I was fine for the first two days but now got a but of nausea which I can cope with. The worst thing that I'm experiencing at the minute is being extremely sore in the area. Everything feels swollen down there - and I mean everything. Also there is chronic itching. Did anyone else experience this? It's causing real issues with my sleep.
I've got a sitz bath on order but I'll be honest I want to walk around with an ice pack attached to myself.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Hi Feather
I remember experiencing this and the itching drove me mad. I found and this might sound strange but I literally rested some pura water wipes over on my bits and it really helped . It sooothed the inflamed areas and so helped with the itch. I also took antihistamine at the same time as well.
The treatment is so tough but I promise it does get easier within a few weeks. Xx
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