Marci, can you tell us what you’re already doing? Are you using a barrier cream? Psyllium or other fiber? Have you consulted with a gastroenterologist about possible pouchitis or spasmodic pouch?

Get yourself a bidet seat - I had similar issues, now it has not happened since.  I also save a ton of toilet paper.  It gives the area a chance to heal up.  Lifesaver.

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Do you use wipes and calmoseptine??? Using thise two things makes a difference for me

Calmoseptine barrier cream has worked miracles for me. I can’t do without it. It’s over the counter at CVS or even Costco $6 for 4oz tube. Be careful with spicy and/or too acidic foods, makes things a bit worse.

@cindy greeley posted:

Calmoseptine barrier cream has worked miracles for me. I can’t do without it. It’s over the counter at CVS or even Costco $6 for 4oz tube. Be careful with spicy and/or too acidic foods, makes things a bit worse.

AMEN!!!!! If you get it at cvs and sign up for extracare , you get coupons!!!!

Yeah i miss spicy food haha, i use mild hot sauce now. Can you tolerate mild???

How far are you post surgery. If it’s still in the first few months it will get better. But I’m 8 years out and I get butt burn all the time, to the point where I see blood on the toilet paper from my irritated skin. I use calmoseptine cream, have a bidet, use wipes at work, but I still get it. It’s just something i deal with now. I also try to take medicine and added fiber to decrease output. It sucks though. But maybe some changes like that might help a little. Hang in there!