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Posted 8/6/2016 9:57 AM (GMT 0)
In Feb 2015 I had a abscess drained. It healed well using OO/WOO.

Suddenly it came back & was drained on July 4/16. Since then it's filled & bursts on its own every couple of days. I'm also in a bad flare which I'm assuming makes it difficult for it to heal.


I'm going 25 watery times a day. (I think it's slowing) The whole region is tender making it hard to move although this morning it does feel like the abscess is returning. MRI last week said no abscess but rectsl inflammation.

I could use nitro glycerin again but it scares me bc it makes my heart race & my bp is already low....dehydrated, little food intake.

I don't know what else to try. Having lots of baths.....

Will this ever go away? I long for the day where I'm unable to feel my rectum. I could simply sob.

How do I stay positive that I'll get better?

Post Edited (U B Tough) : 8/6/2016 5:00:40 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/6/2016 3:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hang in there! I don't have any useful tips for you other that what you are doing. If you can think of taking life in small increments, that might help stay positive. I used to do that when I was stuck home with a newborn and a toddler in the midst of postpartum blues. I would tell myself I just have to make it 10 more minutes without crying and then 10 minutes more, eventually I made it through the day making my "survival intervals" longer and longer.
IBD is horrible, and you have every right to be upset. I really hope things turn around for you ASAP!
Posted 8/6/2016 5:21 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Mom!
Pretty sure ppl here have run out of suggestions.

I'm living by the "Silver linings Playbook " 10 second rule.

Burning is insane. Sitting on ice.
Posted 8/6/2016 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
Ugh sorry UB. Its such a demoralizing pain. Difficult to describe to people.

I have been feeling better following an exercise routine that involves a lot of squats with heavy weights 3X a week. I think it really has helped the area heal since good, deep squats break down and build up all the surrounding muscles...maybe promotes overall healing? I don't know. This has the added benefit of the muscle protecting the area more when sitting since I am sitting on a firmer cushion, so to speak. Brought me from feeling 60% healed to feeling 90% healed, even with my current mild proctitis going on. Just my personal anecdote but maybe worth a try once you feel up to it. Plus, you know, endorphins and positivity and all that good stuff. Good luck.
Posted 8/6/2016 9:44 PM (GMT 0)
Can the doc Rx you a lidocaine or pramoline-containing ointment at least to help with external pain? / Old Hat (35 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
Posted 8/6/2016 9:50 PM (GMT 0)
I second Old Hat. Lidocaine was the only thing that helped me when I had intense anus pain. Can you use steroid supps? I've heard of people using uceris foam these days, maybe something like that or cortifoam would help. You would still benefit from Lidocaine. It's good that you feel it's starting to slow. Even small improvements give us hope that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Have you tried doing hot sitz baths a few times a day? with epsom salt may help... Perhaps using a handheld bidet instead of wiping if it's very tender.
Posted 8/6/2016 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
Lidocaine doesn't touch it.

I used nitroglycerin which takes the edge off. The pain is internal & I can feel the abscess especially when I poop. It's like it's coming from another hole.

Using cortifoam.

Left a message for surgery nurse demanding a booking & a solution. I simply cannot go on like this. It's not humane. Who knows how long it will take for surgery. I'm trying to tell myself this will end.....but having a hard time believing it through the tears.
Posted 8/6/2016 11:52 PM (GMT 0)
Do you smoke cigs? that could be influencing the abscesses

try supplementing with magnesium citrate, it might reduce your frequency

always take a good multivitamin, I like Solgar Earth Source multi's.

What drugs are you on for your colitis now? What have you taken before?

I cannot imagine what 25BMs a day, 175BMS a week, 9125 a year is like.
Posted 8/7/2016 12:05 AM (GMT 0)
Have you got someone close to you helping you, as I get the impression that your on your own which makes things really hard, I hope you do have someone to support you.....thinking of you and sending positive thoughts...
Posted 8/7/2016 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
All good suggestions, I have had some bad ones,including emergency surgery.
I see you are taking baths, try really hot sitz baths, well as hot as you can tolerate, then keep adding
hot water as the water cools. At least this will provide some relief and help to bring to a head and
or drain. Also topical antibiotic cream a few times a day. The D is probably re-infecting the opening
in the anal canal, thus the burning and re-infection.
Prep H does help to reduce swollen tissue.
Wish I could be of more help, heat, heat,heat.
Old Mike
Posted 8/7/2016 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
OM. I'm honored to hear from you. Thank you.

Good news! It burst! This is the 3rd time since survey. But I can't do it again. Don't know what the surgeon will suggest. Do u think I could shove atopical abx up there to prevent it from coming back?

I've also only gone twice this far today....and there's poop! Not formed but you know ....poop!

Still doing baths....
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