The last few days have been excruciating. Somehow I developed severe constipation–I’ve never had constipation that was more than mild and short-lived–and in the process of straining apparently tore something in my rectum.
I went to the emergency room at the end of last week, it was so bad, but there’s not a whole lot that can be done apparently, so the last few days have included periods of excruciating rectal pain while moving the bowels.
The rest of the time has been filled with stress regarding either having to move the bowels at an inopportune time, or not being able to move the bowels at convenient times, or being able to move them and screaming in pain, and trying to regulate all that with adequate but not excessive consumption of insoluble fiber, fluids, and laxatives.
Fortunately, it seems to be getting better slowly.
But in the meantime, let this fellow warn you–take care of your rectum. It will have its revenge if you don’t.
Ouch. My sympathies - I had one of those last year. The docs gave me a nitroglycerin gel that did wonders. They didn’t give you anything to directly treat it at all?
They directed me to use a topical lidocaine ointment (Recticare), but it has only limited effect. It’ll help ease the pain after a bowel movement, but it doesn’t do much during.
They also recommended soaking the rectum in hot water thrice a day in a Sitz bath to sooth it. That also has some effect but again doesn’t help during bowel movements.
Happy Lendervedder, the keys to rectal health are:
Sufficient intake of dietary fiber
Sufficient intake of fluids (essentially maintaining hydration, which also means limiting intake of diuretics like caffeine and alcohol)
for the burning you have to go to a homecare place and get the cream they use for bed ridden people that cant clean themselves its got vitamin e in it that will relieve the burning and itching from the place we used ot have to get it from :
“Moisturizing Cream: This type of protective moisturizer is designed to protect skin from damage by urine or stool. It promotes comfort and healing for skin that is prone to irritation. Look for a moisturizing cream that is non-greasy, easy to apply, pH balanced, and gentle enough for pressure-sensitive areas on the skin. Some moisturizers are enriched with Vitamins A, D, and E for skin health.”
every place that sells home health care stuff has their own brand …….
