Question about irritation after going to bathroom

Hey everybody. I'm new to the site, and am seeking advice/help. I had my proctocolectomy and reversal in 2007. It's been ok, and have been in out of the hospital/had Stomach blockages, etc. one of my biggest problems is the severe "butt burn" I get. Does anyone have any remedies?? I usually go to the bathroom 10-15 times a day. When I drink more fluids it's more. I also get itchy and I have been bleeding if I go constantly throughout the day. Is anyone else having issues ?

Hi, there! I had my colon removed and a jpouch formed this past year, my takedown/reversal was just this May. Did you have a jpouch created? 10-15 times a day this far past reversal seems like kind of a lot to be going this far out from reversal. I have also had some issues with butt burn that is so irritating that the skin bleeds- I have found the following routine to help me very much: I don't have a bidet, which I've heard is the best, but I use a spray bottle to spray my bottom with water after each bm. I then use very soft wipes (I got some hypoallergenic ones from CVS that have no fragrance or alcohol), followed by a very gentle pat to dry with soft tp. If the burn is very bad, I will use Calmoseptine, which is very helpful! It might sting a bit at first if the skin is to the point of bleeding, but then it will feel very "cool" and soothing. If the burn is not that bad, I will just use A&D ointment. If the itch gets too unnerving (I actually find the itch to be more frustrating than the burn!), a nice warm bath can help for at least a little relief.

Another thing to consider is what foods might be causing both the frequency of bm's and the consistency. If the stool is very loose, it will burn more because of the acidity. I've heard others say that they don't drink with their meals, but after they are done eating, so that the beverage has something to "sit on," so to speak, which helps to minimize the watery stool. I usually start my day with some toast with my breakfast because the bread is easy on my system and also helps to keep things moving at a slower pace during the day. Other people have found oatmeal to be helpful for this, though it has been bothersome for me so far when I tried it.

Also, have you tried immodium? I have not, yet, but that's another thing I have heard others use to help regulate things, which also ends up lessening butt burn.

I hope that something I've said can help you out!

I actually have some of the calmoseptine and have used it since my surgery. I didn't think I was able to take any OTC meds to help with the frequent bowel movements. It scares me actually to take anything because I'm scared of another blockage. The last one I had put me in the hospital for 4 days!

Hubby ended up not being able to have the j-pouch. We were mentored by a sweet guy who had one for over 20 years as that was our initial hope.

One thing he has done is after every movement he uses the Desitin and applies a thin barrier to keep the butt burn away.

In preparation I had some small flexible 1 ounce travel bottles and tried like heck to get the desitin into one of those...not easy! Wanted to have something small my husband could put in a pocket and have with him when outside. The tubes don't come in small sizes or at least I couldn't find them which is why I was trying to make my own. As it turned out not needed for him but maybe if you are more proactive and use it even when not needed it will help keep the irritation and discomfort away?

The suggestions above are all important too to try to keep the stool from being less acidic but that is easier said than done too.