first acute episode

I recently (5 weeks ago) had an acute onset of burning, pain, and very bad inflammation. After several visits to various gynecologists, I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus. My question to all of you is how long will this acute episode last? I have been told by physicians it can take 1-3 months. I have been using the steroid cream with no real relief. The swelling and burning is the worst part for me. I work all day sitting and by 2 or 3 p.m. I am so swollen that when I go home I have to sit on an ice pack for most of the evening. Any comments would help.

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