diarrhea

My husband has had Crohn's/U.C. for at least 25 years. As a result he had a liver transplant 12 years ago and is doing GREAT. However, diarrhea is a major problem (12-20 times a day) He had an iliostomy and that was reversed 1 year ago. That was a nightmare because he still had diarrhea so bag had to be emptied constantly. Now his bottom is so painful and red. Nothing seems to help at all. In all his years of dealing with this diarrhea, he never was troubled with the burning and pain on the skin. We think we've tried everything but are open for any help you can give. We have tha added problem that he doesn't heal very well because of all his immunosuppressants. Help. Patsy

Have you tried Vaseline? Most of the time that works for me and is inexpensive.

Hi you could try a barrier spray/wipes i have temp stoma and we use this around the skin to stop it getting sore from the poop i don't know where you live but if you are in the uk your doc will be able to prescribe it i also don't know if you can by it over the counter hope your husband gets some relief soon. Bev x

I have also had the same problem from going all the time, believe it or not I tried solarcaine, it has lidocaine in it . Its for sunburns get the gel form .Give it a try ,not expensive It worked for me. cmn