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Posted 1/13/2019 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
Last Tuesday I had quite a bit of BMs (about 20 or so) no cramping or anything, as a result my bum was a little sore on Wednesday. No big deal right ?

Until Thursday came around, I started having like itching and pain around my bum. Not directly inside but maybe 1/2 inch down and to the right. It was constant pain, not just when I had a BM but all the time. It was particularly painful when sitting. I thought maybe I had a pimple or something, so I investigated and didn’t see anything. Friday came around, pain and itching was still there. Investigated again and didn’t see anything. Pain got worse on Saturday to the point I had to take a Motrin just so I could walk/sit. Today I wake up and it’s really painful. Like an 8/10. The pain is now radiating throughout my buttcheck and down the back of my leg. I can’t even touch the area now without pain so bad I start to tear up. I just had a bowel movement and it was the most painful thing. It burned while it was happening and even after. I tried to investigate again and I can barely touch that area. From what I can see it looks red, inflamed and almost red. Like maybe blood. It feels like the kind of burning you get when something gets into a cut.

Anyone experienced this before ? Any suggestions for relief? I would highly appreciate it!
Posted 1/13/2019 7:00 PM (GMT 0)
go to the doctor. it could be a fissure a cyst, or a boil, but you need to get seen to get it diagnosed and treated. Fissures are incredibly painful, and they burn, but mine would never hurt without being aggravated. During and after a BM, they hurt bad, but upon waking, they are usually no problem - until you use your backside. Motrin is not good for UCers, no NSAIDs should be taken. If you go to the doctor, you can get appropriate medication, but in reality, the best thing to do is to get the BMs under control. Anyone going 20x a in a day is going to suffer with butt issues.
Posted 1/13/2019 7:54 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for the suggestion. I have an appointment with my GI doc on Wednesday, should I wait until then or see if I can get in with my primary ? Just wondering who is more equipped to deal with this

Any suggestions for pain relief until then ? I’m so afraid to have a BM right now 😳
Posted 1/13/2019 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
20 bms was my worst.....dont ever imagine to go there again. Your poor butt!!!

Could be any of fissure, hemmie, cyst, developing fistula.
I've had an external hemmie that created pain down the butt cheek and into my leg....but I could also see the obvious swollen blue on my anus.

Pain relief help is sitz bath with Epsom salt in warm water to shrink (make sure butt has been washed beforehand), steroid cream, anusol otc, cold pack, while in shower after butt cleaning...use a bit of vinegar in warm water around the anus to balance the PH.

If you can get in to see your GP on Monday, it would be helpful if an rx could be gotten before you see the GI.

Keep us updated.

q
Posted 1/13/2019 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention fistula. I hope it's not that...

If you're in a lot of pain, and it sounds like you are, I think going to a clinic/GP to get something for pain relief would be a decent idea. It's hard to get through 3 more days without any type of pain management, especially since you shouldn't be taking ibuprofen. Sitz bath may be helpful, but you really need to know what you're dealing with to get it under control.
Posted 1/13/2019 9:18 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you both for your suggestions !

I will call my doc timorrow, if I can’t get in I will go to the employee clinic at work (I work at a hospital) they will see me right away.

With any of the conditions you mentioned, do they have to be right at the anus? It’s not on the anus. It’s near it. That’s the best I can describe without showing you.

It’s just getting worse. If I even touch in the immediate area, it’s horrible pain. I went to the restroom and ended up in tears. I will try thsee bath solution for now since I’m at a loss until I see the doctor

I appreciate the replies.
Posted 1/13/2019 9:26 PM (GMT 0)
Well, you have an in....definitely take advantage. Maybe go in person...I'm sure the look on your face will help.

Let us know how it goes tomorrow...hang tough.

q
Posted 1/13/2019 9:53 PM (GMT 0)
Fissure would be on or right around the immediate area... it sounds like a cyst. Those can be very painful. Definitely go get seen. it sounds uncomfortable. I am so sorry. Let us know what you find out.
Posted 1/15/2019 5:27 AM (GMT 0)
were you able to get seen today?
Posted 1/15/2019 6:04 AM (GMT 0)
Hi! Yes I was.

She said the skin was “abraded” she said it was probably due to excessive BMs I had and from all the wiping. She gave me some spray to put on and it helped a little. I just honestly have never felt pain like that and it’s so odd to me that that’s all it was. I have an appt with my GI on Wednesday and if it still hurts, I will have her looks at it

I appreciate the advice and for checking up on me !
Posted 1/15/2019 1:18 PM (GMT 0)
Get some wet wipes to wipe your bumm. Or you can wet the toilet paper you have, before wiping. Yes we can get pretty raw down yonder when bathroom visits are frequent!
Posted 1/15/2019 1:32 PM (GMT 0)
I really can’t speak highly enough about my Tushy bidet. Super simple, fits just about any 2-piece toilet, saves endless discomfort.
Posted 1/15/2019 4:17 PM (GMT 0)
That is good news I guess. It sounds uncomfortable, but hopefully it goes away quickly.
Posted 1/15/2019 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
Its good news in the sense that it could always be worse, however, it's pretty painful. Just have to wait until it heals and I will definitely look into some wipes for the future. Maybe I need to keep some in my purse or my desk at work.

I have never heard of a tushy bidet, but I just looked it up and it looks interesting. It really works?

Thanks again for the advice and for checking up on me. I really appreciate it smile
Posted 1/15/2019 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
Danielle — yes! It has been the best thing! I’ve been at 15+ BMs per day for the last month and a half and I swear that bidet is the only reason my anus is still attached to my body. 😂

You can air dry, or blot with toilet paper or a cloth (I use the latter) and it’s so, so, so much better than TP scrubbing.
Posted 1/16/2019 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
That's good news its external abrasion....sometimes it could a mild yeast infection. What exactly is the spray? Nice option to use.

As for wiping...which I think is the cause equal to the multiple bms....not all tp is equal
Wet tp with some cetaphil cleanser is good.

Let us know the outcome of the next appt.

q
Posted 1/16/2019 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
Any product with Zinc Oxide helps me.Company called Boudreaux makes Butt Paste.Im in New York and all stores have it-40% Zinc Oxide
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