Calling your doc sounds right to me. It might be one of a few different things, but cuffitis is likely to be on the list of possibilities. I’m not so sure about the hydrocortisone cream - it doesn’t really belong up there, and it’s not strong enough to do much, but it’s better than some things people insert. I hope you feel better soon!

Oh it’s something he prescribed before- it’s not the over the counter kind. He gave it to me before for hemmies. I guess it’s just a diff type of treatment than an enema- prob doesn’t get far enough up to do much if it’s cuffitis. I did feel a pretty big hemmeroids so I guess that’s going to help with that for now. But yea, it’s not off the shelf stuff, it’s prescription/ pharmaceutical grade stuff he’s given me before to do that with (shrug?).

That makes sense. If what’s going on is two unrelated problems (painful hemorrhoids + “ordinary” gas) rather than cuffitis then the cream might help a lot. Good luck!

Definitely call gastro, I would suggest Mesalamine for sure. In the mean time, water and eat  Greek yogurt and oatmeal

Thanks. I do eat oatmeal but I’ll try to add on the yogurt when we go to the grocery tomorrow AM. I do take a probiotic daily and am on a low dose of cipro (500mg daily) for SIBO. I’ve tired going off it before and I was a mess so doc said it’s just prob one of those things I’ll be on. These symptoms are completely diff though. Thanks guys for the advice.

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Thanks. I do eat oatmeal but I’ll try to add on the yogurt when we go to the grocery tomorrow AM. I do take a probiotic daily and am on a low dose of cipro (500mg daily) for SIBO. I’ve tired going off it before and I was a mess so doc said it’s just prob one of those things I’ll be on. These symptoms are completely diff though. Thanks guys for the advice.

Your welcome dear! Make sure its Greek Yogurt though

Definitely still reach out to Gastro though

Just wondering. What is special about Greek yogurt in the case of cuffitis? I have never heard of this before. I have only heard about yogurt with active live cultures as being beneficial to the gut, and even that is not a strong link. It is a very healthy food though.

Jan

My cuffitis I do Anucort HC suppository after the BM in the morning and Canasa suppository right before the bed.  I completely understand your pain.  It hurts so bad that tears run right down your face.  The GI doctor gave me lidocaine ointment for the burning anus.  Please keep us posted and good luck.  And do watch what you eat.  And be on the safe side and eat light and mild items.  Good Luck.  You have my support.