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Posted 1/19/2013 8:17 AM (GMT 0)
I'm up at 12+ BM's a day. I eat and 15-90 minutes later I am in the bathroom until it's all out. I'm constantly hungry because of it. But the reason for my post is about treating my sore, rashed bum. I use baby wipes to clean it each time, but with constant wiping and usage, it's still cracked and bleeding. I have tried Tucks ointment and a generic diaper rash ointment. Neither helps. Any suggestions?
Posted 1/19/2013 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi sorry for your problem. Have you tried Balmex. It should help
you feel better.
Posted 1/19/2013 8:58 PM (GMT 0)
Try topical Cortaid (cortisone cream) along with the diaper rash ointment...I use A and D, if you are in the US. If that doesn't work, you may want to see a doc, as I guess it could also be a yeast infection.
Posted 1/20/2013 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
Balmex works best for me as well. Don't use the cream kind though, get the gel, it's so much better! It doesn't really help the rash per se, but it helps to soothe it so it's not burning/irritating you! I hate when this happens and unfortunately for us Crohnies it happens more than it should!
Posted 1/20/2013 8:23 PM (GMT 0)
There is a diaper rash cream your physician can order, but it has to be made (can be made at any pharmacy). It is:

Cholestyramine Powder 4gm
30gm Nystatin 1% Cream
30gm Zinc Oxide Cream

Mix until uniform
Posted 1/20/2013 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
I found Charmin toilet paper to be the softest. Look for the words ultra soft on package.
Posted 1/20/2013 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
Calmoseptine. You'll probably have to ask the pharmacist for it as it's behind the counter, or go to a medical supply store. That stuff is magic.
Posted 1/21/2013 1:36 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for all of your suggestions. I'll look into each of them, and see what works best. I love this site. Thank you everyone.
Posted 1/22/2013 12:17 AM (GMT 0)
This thread may also provide some helpful suggestions... >_>

I'm getting a bit better at dealing with the sore bum problem, although I wouldn't say I've 'cracked' it. The rinse bottle idea has worked the best so far - haven't found a cream that's done a lot so far, but I'm gonna try others. In the meantime, I find it better to sit on the toilet for 10-15 minutes, rinse and repeat as often as necessary, and only dab dry when I feel like my colon is done for the time-being. The worst thing by far is passing tiny bits of stool several times an hour: it soon starts to feel like your arse is the outlet pipe of a chemical burns factory.
Posted 1/23/2013 5:02 AM (GMT 0)
I recently got the calmoseptine from my doc. Gave me some samples. First use was kinda weird as it has menthol in it but after that initial strangeness I found that it stays on longer than the other things I have used therefore not as many applications and some relief. Still have quite the sore arse with alot of healing to do but it has been the best I've tried so far.
Posted 1/23/2013 6:01 AM (GMT 0)
I recommend not eating for a couple of days to completley stop BMs just to let the rash heal...once it does go to the cocoa butter...excellent moisturizer.
Posted 1/23/2013 7:54 AM (GMT 0)
I am sorry, but stopping eating "for a couple of days" is a bad idea, especially for someone with a vitamin deficiency. I would not follow that type of advice unless it came directly from MY physician (Medical Doctor).
Posted 1/23/2013 9:44 AM (GMT 0)
My GI did some research into the custom cream that was listed, and the pharmacy he uses can make something similar to it. I'm going to have him order it. And he's upping my steroids again, and then we're going to switch my medication, again. Probably to Humira.
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