YES!!! I asked the same thing! My surgery was also in October 2015 I use a prescription of pure Lidocaine OINTMENT. NOT CREAM! And now I know when it's coming and I apply (mostly in the middle of the night). It when the frequency is high.
The Lidocaine does NOT Containe hydrocortisone or any other steroid. Lidocaine ointment / 5%. And it takes the butt burn away in a matter of mins. I put a pad on just so my panties don't get disgusting! I also stay in LOMOTIL and take it everyb4 hours. I am going to ask my surgeon about fiber wafers to thicken the stool. That helps. Good Luck!
Janie