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
Forvia

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

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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

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

Dear Katie,

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.