Hi everyong,

I'm not having a big emergency I just want to make sure I am using my product in the best manner.

As concerns calmoseptine and ilex. I obtained them for itching and I've found both to work great. For those who have tried them which is best to help healing? I find ilex works great as a protective barrier that I don't have to apply over and over.

My second concern is how far can I place each product to make sure it really keeps me from irritation. Near the rectum? slightly inside?Where ever I feel irritated? As I said in another post I have had so much improvement with itching before I had these products I was a grown man who was nearly in tears the itching felt like some kind of torture but now it is much better. Thanks everyone this site is truly like a life line.

C

Not sure about the Calmo vs. Ilex question. My impression of Ilex is - like you said - that it's more of a protective barrier than anything.

As for where to apply the ointment, stick it on in there! If that's where the itch is - you gotta' scratch it (so to speak). Some people prefer using gloves to do so, others just wash really well after. Probably depends on how often you have to apply it. Just go slow and make sure and cut your fingernails

Finger cots are the way to go ... not a full glove, but your digit is nicely covered up! Cheaper than gloves too!


I am a pastel artist and use them all the time while working on a painting ... and now use them to place my lidocaine/diltiazem ointment in just the right spot on my stricture/sphincter area.

Nice advice on the cots.

I've always found relief with calmoseptine, it seems to work for itching and healing for irritation. I don't always need it, but when I do, I just apply each time I empty.

janna