wipes

when i flare i wipe so frequently that the toilet paper starts to make me sore. does anyone know of flushable wipes or something that might help with this irritation? any suggestions would be much appreciated :)

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katie
22
diagnosed with cecal volvulus, 2006; two colon resections in the same year
diagnosed with colitis 2007
malrotated colon
no cecal valve, removed during surgery

VSL #3
Amitriptyline to slow gastric emptying
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didn't mean to post an icon, sorry

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katie
22
diagnosed with cecal volvulus, 2006; two colon resections in the same year
diagnosed with colitis 2007
malrotated colon
no cecal valve, removed during surgery

VSL #3
Amitriptyline to slow gastric emptying
Forvia

Charmin makes a disposable soft wipe. Or even flushable baby wipes might work well.

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Cottonelle makes a nice wipe as well. I get a big box at costco that comes with travel sized wipes i keep in my purse at all times! The travel sized are also at target with the travel toiletries. And yes. they are flushable. Now my husband even uses them. He loves them!

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Kelly, 29

Left sided UC diagnosed 1/98 age 19, Pan colitis diagnosed 1/07
Currently on 4x3 Asacol, Rowasa every other night, down to 15 mg pred.
75mg Imuran starting 8/23/07---fingers crossed!
Prontonix once daily for acid reflux, zofran twice daily for nausea

WE keep them near by the toilet - I use them too. As long as it says flushable and maybe has some soothing aloe in them I'm not too fussy about the brand. I always pick up the travel ones too especially for my large travel purse or if we are going to be out for a full day somewhere.

I just found in the travel section the other day - Charmin to go....a small roll about the diameter of a quarter or half dollar. Better than keeping a few napkins on hand if you get somewhere and they're out of toilet paper. (Don't ya just hate when that happens???)

I swear by the extra long panty liners - we both use them - keeps everything fresh - washing of underwear alot easier now too.

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60 yr old male~Colitis 1st diagnosed Jan '05-cleared up within a few wks. Flared again in May '06 ... left sided UC now, fully involved and trying to get in remission. Acute inflammation-pancolitis-tenesmus rectal pain-granulation is showing some healing started. Osteopena of spine from prednisone DX 8/07  July 07 good days & bad days 75mg Imuran 40  mg prednisone (tapering 8/07) 12 Asacol, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly 2%,multi vitamin, iron 3X day, DanActive, chewable calcium, Prilosec 20mg, enalapril 10mg, glipizide 5 mg, zocor 20 mg, baby aspirin, (Fentanyl pain patch 50mg 72 hrs  Morphine Sulf 15 mg twice daily)Colocourt enemas at night. Fosamax and mthly B12 shots folic acid 1mg

I buy the baby wipes Kirkland brand from Costco. There are not chemicals and it flushes down with no problem. Also when my behind is really sore from wiping, I put A and D ointment on it at night and by the morning, I am better.

Porclein-pancolotis 1/05 currently on pred. 20 mg, 250 imuran.

Wet wipes are a must for anyone who has more than one BM a day. I think that's everyone here! In my experience it doesn't matter who makes them. Scott, Charmin, Cottonelle, they're all good.

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12 Asacol
100 mg Imuran
6 or 9 fish oil pills
4 Acidophilus pills
4 Caprylic Acid pills

cottonelle flushable wipes are my fav. i keep a box in the bathroom and when i flare i keep a travel pack in my purse.

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TamTam10

Dear Katie,

thanks for the great advice everyone. my bottom is very grateful :)

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katie
22
diagnosed with cecal volvulus, 2006; two colon resections in the same year
diagnosed with colitis 2007
malrotated colon
no cecal valve, removed during surgery

VSL #3
Amitriptyline to slow gastric emptying
Forvia

I use the wipes like the white corncob after the toilet paper (two red corncobs).  It's an old farmer joke for those of you old enough to remember an outhouse.

The colorectal surgeon at Mayo spent a few minutes stressing warm baths, pat dry the area. After BMs definitely use a moist flushable wipe (baby wipes etc.) and pat dry the area. Avoid toilet paper when possible. Hubby has a stubborn hemmohroid (in and out) That was his advice.

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61 yr old male~Colitis 1st diagnosed Jan '05-cleared up within a few wks. Flared again in May '06 (now UC) & hospitalized 5/07-currently heading towards a remission. Osteopena of spine from prednisone DX 8/07  Oct 07 feeling quite normal most days.  150mg Imuran 15 mg prednisone & tapering, 12 Asacol, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly 2%,multi vitamin, iron 1X day, DanActive, chewable calcium, Prilosec 20mg, enalapril 10mg, glipizide 5 mg, zocor 20 mg, baby aspirin, (Fentanyl pain patch 50mg 72 hrs  Morphine Sulf 15 mg twice daily)Cortifoam enemas AM & PM, folic acid 1mg, Fosamax 1x month