Hard telling how long it will last. You might try antacids or PPI's to see if they reduce your stomach acid and the irritation. Also, two OTC products that have been recommended include Gold Bond medicated anti-itch ointment and Nupercainal. I used Gold Bond and it was wonderful (after the initial "wow!" factor of the menthol). It dealt with the itch and burn in the anal canal for me.

It might have been a year or longer before butt burn wasn't a fairly constant problem in the evenings.

Steve

I had my takedown 3 days ago. First day home I went 19 times, the burn was setting in pretty bad. I was using the calmoseptine ointment and it didn't seem to do much, mostly because I was "going" so much I assume. Also my bottom was so sore and swollen it hurts to walk.

I called my surgeon today and he wanted me to try Desitin cream instead of the calmoseptine. So far so good, the cream seemed to help right on the spot.

Today I've used the bathroom 20 times and counting, you are 2 weeks out of takedown. May I ask how many a day you have now?

Also the urge comes on strong for me and then only a little stool passes.. Are you able to control your bowels better 2 weeks out?

At this point I don't even want to leave the house in fear of not having a toliet right by my side.. It sucks.. It's like having UC flare all over again.

Thanks Steve for your reply. I will definitely consider gold bond powder and anti acid.
JW280, I don't have as many BM's as you, the maximum I ever had is 12, I pretty much have 8 to 10 daily. I only eat 3 meals per day and I'm following low residue diet given at the hospital. I don't hold it since I was told by the doctor not to and to let the pouch adapt on its own. I don't leave my house yet either other than going for a walk within my neighborhood.

FYI - it's not the Gold Bond powder. They make an ointment. The ointment is what you want.

Thanks Steve for the correction, I will test both of them the gold bond ointment and the nupercainal. This ordeal have been all about trial and error! I appreciate all suggestions

I definitely agree with the trial and error comment.

My main concern right now is I really thought from what I have read and told by my surgeon that I would have better control over my bowel movements. It's such a foreign feeling at this point when I have "to go". It takes over my body and my thoughts.. And each time it's only a little bit of stool. I wish my pouch would fill like its intended to before I have to go.

Once again, I reminds me of the days with UC. It had that same control on me.. I'm trying to go through my new daily routine the best I can. With knowing that it will only get better with time.

I hope!!!!!