evil anus

my rectum has been bothering me since colonoscopy prep/scope. my gi said i have an inch of my anus inflamed and the rest of my rectum/colon/terminal ileum is fine. i had been doing so well after i got off vancomcyin for c diff and then the prep again just killed my bumholey

is there anything i can do to get rid of this inflammation? i am mesalamine intolerant so i was thinking i'd make some homemade suppositories but i dont even know what to use- maybe coconut oil and aloe. i tried preparation H and used the insertion tip and my rectum was on FIRE. there must be something in it that is really irritating.

i'm just getting depressed about it. i didn't have this problem until i did my colonoscopy prep and now every bm is so urgent. i keep sharting/getting crap in my underwear even though i'm having solid BMs. i just took my simponi shot a few days ago and it doesn't seem to be doing anything to help.

been wearing pads and depends just to leave the house and i hate it.

i'm open to any suggestions you guys have. i can't believe such a tiny amount of inflammation could cause me this many problems.

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Joanna Banana, 25
100 mg Simponi every 4 weeks
25 mg imuran daily
21 mg nicotine patch
AlgaeCal, Magnesium citrate/glycinate, Curcumin, Probiotics, DMSO, Fish Oil, essential oils, DAO, Iron

Diet: paleo, resistant starch, bone broth, kefir, kraut.
Severe anemia problems- venofer infusions.

Wonder if anucort suppositories would help. I find them to be very "soothing" and used them after my scope. Of course a week later I moved on to enemas but it doesn't sound like you need those.

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40 yrs old diagnosed with proctosigmoiditis 6/13/13
meds- 2 Lialda supplements: probiotics (1 VSL3 cap, 1 culturelle and 1 reuteri) 1 gram krill Oil, 2 tsp of Konsyl and 3/4 tsp l-glutamine. Zyrtec for seasonal allergies as needed. Allergic to sulfites. Currently gluten/dairy free (except yogurt) and eating lots of RS.

Thanks for your suggestions, guys!

I saw my gi a week before my scope and since things were going well, i think he figured my butthole was inflamed from the prep when he saw it during the scope. He said it is literally the very end- the entrance of my butthole and i can totally feel it even though it looks normal from the outside. He didnt mention doing any rectal meds at all- he added singulair and welchol to my meds.

Sadly, i have to wait til Tuesday to call cuz i assume the office is closed for memorial day. My mom got me a sitz bath for my toilet that i will try. Luckily, im only going 1-3x per day so its not getting much action down there anyway but when i do go, its "get the fudge out of my way now!!!!"

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Joanna Banana, 25
100 mg Simponi every 4 weeks
25 mg imuran daily
21 mg nicotine patch
AlgaeCal, Magnesium citrate/glycinate, Curcumin, Probiotics, DMSO, Fish Oil, essential oils, DAO, Iron

Diet: paleo, resistant starch, bone broth, kefir, kraut.
Severe anemia problems- venofer infusions.

I asked a question somewhat similar a while back. Even though my symptoms are quite good I seem to have this stubborn inflammation at the anus itself (my diagnosis). Suppositories don't do much for it because they seem to get sucked in past the inflammation. I have some luck using a steroid ointment directly on the area itself but it never seems to heal 100%.

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Pentasa (500mg) 2 pills X 2; VSL 1 pill X 2; Prescrip Assist Probiotic 1 pill X 2; Grape seed extract (1)400mg X 3; Vitamin D3 (1) 5,000 IU X 2; daily generic Allegra; DAO as needed due to dietary histamine intolerance

Gave me trouble: Zymactive, Renew Life Probiotic 80 billion, Florastor, high histamine foods

Haven't actually "seen" mine but it is and feels red and irritated and is sore. Several doctors have commented on it but I have never actually looked at it myself. I also have a hemmie which is IMMEDIATELY inside but that just seems like an additional problem. To me, it reminds me of a baby's diaper rash but actually on the anus itself.

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Pentasa (500mg) 2 pills X 2; VSL 1 pill X 2; Prescrip Assist Probiotic 1 pill X 2; Grape seed extract (1)400mg X 3; Vitamin D3 (1) 5,000 IU X 2; daily generic Allegra; DAO as needed due to dietary histamine intolerance

Gave me trouble: Zymactive, Renew Life Probiotic 80 billion, Florastor, high histamine foods

My ultimate cure, and it always works for me - I do it daily - is water, then witch hazel (on tissue), and again and again till clean, then some Vaseline to super clean it. The witch hazel is amazing and I never have any irritation.

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Male - 57 - Ulcerative Colitis on/off since 1980. Slight flare.
Asacol HD 3X per day
Mesalamine enemas (yippee)
Mesalamine suppositories (yay)
I try to eat preservative-free diet with occasional vegetables and fruits

gary, yeah, mine might be an internal hemmie but i'm not sure. my gi wrote "clinical remission of UC" on my papers i took home last week. i was so out of it after my scope that i wasn't really comprehending everything he said or asking questions. i looked at the pictures of my anus/rectum and they aren't ulcerated or red/bloody. the entrance picture is just a little swollen inside. i agree that the suppositories might even go too high up!! i know the enemas would surpass it completely so i wouldnt ask for those.

pb4, i thought the anus was part of the rectum?? honestly, when i put a mirror down there, it looks totally normal. it's not swollen or red.

i had a normal poop today with no urgency or pressure thankfully. i do love using witch hazel on that area when it's sore, too, arizonahiker. i'm a big fan of A&D ointment and baby wipes. i rarely use regular toilet paper anymore. i like keeping it moist down there.

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Joanna Banana, 25
100 mg Simponi every 4 weeks
25 mg imuran daily
21 mg nicotine patch
AlgaeCal, Magnesium citrate/glycinate, Curcumin, Probiotics, DMSO, Fish Oil, essential oils, DAO, Iron

Diet: paleo, resistant starch, bone broth, kefir, kraut.
Severe anemia problems- venofer infusions.

Wow Joanna that is somewhat great news, very limited inflammation :) I hope you feel better soon! I order 15% zinc oxide off amazon and it works way better than monkey butt paste and other stuff.

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UC since '05 and DX with chronic Lyme's in '10. Lialda, lexapro, trying Uceris .5asa never put me in remission. I eat well, exercise , pray and use my faith, but sometimes you still need medication. I tried without it, bad idea.i'm not out trying to save the world, just trying to make a difference, with a smile and a positive attitude :) a fighter in life!

Stains the underwear so I live on pads every day 😖I'm glad u r better!! R u doing nicotine patch still?