Skip to main content

Reply to "Difficulty, painful emptying - Stricture? Hemorrhoid?"

@Sunflower70 posted:

Many thanks for these replies. I really appreciate it.

I spoke with the GI on call and she said that I could take Cipro in case it's pouchitis. My response was that I'm not taking an antibiotic for a possible hemorrhoid. It was a strange call. I had to ask whether it was possible that the issue was a stricture, hemorrhoid, etc. She said yes and that I could hydrocortisone  until I can get an appointment. She said a stool sample would tell if it's pouchitis. Why was she so focused on pouchitis when this feels like a structural issue? Ugh. So, basically, that was useless. You guys here are more helpful since you actually know what I'm talking about.  

If there's anyone who has used hydrocortisone, could you let me know if you put it a little inside with a q-tip?

My regular doctor is on a leave of absence so I don't know what will happen on Monday when I call for an appointment, but someone will be covering for her.

If anyone has had a stricture (at anastomosis) or hemorrhoid diagnosed, please let me know if it was in an office visit or if you needed a scope for it.

Thanks, guys. I appreciate that there are other people out there who know what this feels like.

You are welcome, keep us updated

Copyright © 2019 The J-Pouch Group. All rights reserved.
×
×
×
×