I have been dealing with pouchitis since my surgery. With the help of my new husband, I am finally confronting my symptoms and am working with a Dr. to for treatment. This forum is very helpful with treatment options and experiences. One thing I haven't noticed mentioned is a "sensitive subject."
It seems that when I have a flare of my pouch my stool becomes highly acidic and as a result my skin becomes VERY sore and I'm running out of options to treat/protect it.
Ever since my surgery, I've been an avid wipe and Balmex user in an attempt to prevent the pain I am currently experiencing. It is now so severe that it hurts to sit down. I thought it was yeast from the Cipro I've been on (500mg 2x per day) for the past 2 weeks. Since then I've taken two Diflucan pills and not much relief.
I've tried hemmorid cream, which hazel wipes, Desitin, "butt paste", olive oil, cortisone, Epsom salt baths, and baby powder over the years.
Anyone else dealing with this have any suggestions? I am going to the Dr. and he doesn't have any ideas other than what I've tried.
It seems that when I have a flare of my pouch my stool becomes highly acidic and as a result my skin becomes VERY sore and I'm running out of options to treat/protect it.
Ever since my surgery, I've been an avid wipe and Balmex user in an attempt to prevent the pain I am currently experiencing. It is now so severe that it hurts to sit down. I thought it was yeast from the Cipro I've been on (500mg 2x per day) for the past 2 weeks. Since then I've taken two Diflucan pills and not much relief.
I've tried hemmorid cream, which hazel wipes, Desitin, "butt paste", olive oil, cortisone, Epsom salt baths, and baby powder over the years.
Anyone else dealing with this have any suggestions? I am going to the Dr. and he doesn't have any ideas other than what I've tried.