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Soooo, I think I’ve got a good case of cuffitis. It’s not as bad in the AM bc I don’t go so often in the AM. When my bathroom trips pick up around dinner is when it gets bad. It feels like I have to pass stool but can’t, I have gas pains, and the worst is that the pain inside the rectum feels like it’s on fire after a bowel movement.

I didn’t realize how bad it’s gotten until six went to my parents house for a visit and came out of their bathroom and was walking funny bc my butt hurt so bad. It literally hurts to even sit for a good hour after I go- instead I lay down if it’s real bad.

I haven’t had cuffitis since my take down so I can’t say for sure that’s what it is. I’m looking for your advice as to what you all think?

I’m going to try hydrocortisone cream inside the rectum tonight and tomorrow and if it’s still bothering me on Monday I’ll call the doc. Good plan?? I feel like that might be just what I need...

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Calling your doc sounds right to me. It might be one of a few different things, but cuffitis is likely to be on the list of possibilities. I’m not so sure about the hydrocortisone cream - it doesn’t really belong up there, and it’s not strong enough to do much, but it’s better than some things people insert. I hope you feel better soon!

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Oh it’s something he prescribed before- it’s not the over the counter kind. He gave it to me before for hemmies. I guess it’s just a diff type of treatment than an enema- prob doesn’t get far enough up to do much if it’s cuffitis. I did feel a pretty big hemmeroids so I guess that’s going to help with that for now. But yea, it’s not off the shelf stuff, it’s prescription/ pharmaceutical grade stuff he’s given me before to do that with (shrug?).

Thanks. I do eat oatmeal but I’ll try to add on the yogurt when we go to the grocery tomorrow AM. I do take a probiotic daily and am on a low dose of cipro (500mg daily) for SIBO. I’ve tired going off it before and I was a mess so doc said it’s just prob one of those things I’ll be on. These symptoms are completely diff though. Thanks guys for the advice.

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Thanks. I do eat oatmeal but I’ll try to add on the yogurt when we go to the grocery tomorrow AM. I do take a probiotic daily and am on a low dose of cipro (500mg daily) for SIBO. I’ve tired going off it before and I was a mess so doc said it’s just prob one of those things I’ll be on. These symptoms are completely diff though. Thanks guys for the advice.

Your welcome dear! Make sure its Greek Yogurt though

Definitely still reach out to Gastro though

My cuffitis I do Anucort HC suppository after the BM in the morning and Canasa suppository right before the bed.  I completely understand your pain.  It hurts so bad that tears run right down your face.  The GI doctor gave me lidocaine ointment for the burning anus.  Please keep us posted and good luck.  And do watch what you eat.  And be on the safe side and eat light and mild items.  Good Luck.  You have my support.  

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