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I had my j-pouch put in 4/15/14. I started back to work 5/19. Later that week my output started to find its way to my pouch and out the bottom. Then the pain in the butt started. It hurts to sit and stand. Now it hurts all the time no matter what I'm doing. Going #2 helps relieve a tiny bit of the pain. The pain pills just take the edge off and isn't a long term solution. I called the surgeon yesterday and they don't think it's pouchitst but have no idea what it is. If it still hurts next week he will see me.

I'm crying right now because I'm so tired of being in pain. It's been almost four weeks and nothing is helping. I'm afraid if it hurts now, what's it going to feel like when my loop is taken down in sept?

I need help please. My dr doesn't know so I'm lost.
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I suggest you get a mirror and look there to see if it's red/inflamed on the outside first. You might have butt burn that can be taken care of with calmoseptine cream like destin or other baby but creams.

Does soaking your rear end in a shallow bath help? I know it's hard navigating around your stoma etc.

If that's not the case call back and insist on an appointment. All doctors have acute appointments, or for patients that need to be seen "today" or right away. If it's a surgery day I don't know but you get the picture. Get past the front desk to the nurse. Hopefully the nurse will get you in soon.

I am sorry you are in such pain. The only other thing I can suggest is for you to see your GI or GP and hopefully she/he will at least give you a pain pill prescription.
Since you now have a fever I suggest you call the doctor's office. There will be a doctor on call over the weekend that should be able to call your doctor or call you in a prescription so you can start it now without waiting for an appointment. I suppose you don't have any Flagyl and/or Cipro hanging around your house?

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