Need help ..sensitive subject .. private area is raw and inflamed from constipation (5 days with mo

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VickiSam
VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
First chemo on 9/8 .. 3 cocktail drugs .. constipated until 3:00 a.m. Saturday .. now my vjj area and buttocks are raw from discharging chemo .. Walking around without undies .. corn starch, ?? hard for me to pee .. painful.. ..

Sorry for being so graphic .. however .. I am at my wits end.. Emergency room states that I should soak in bath tub for 1/2 every few hours .. I think that sounds crazy, due to irration ..
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  • Calleen
    Calleen Member Posts: 411
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    ooo
    Poor thing!!! I would try the soaks... then gently pat dry.. then maybe lay down with just a sheet and no undies so air can heal it and so moisture won't stay in there...
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
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    call your doctor!!
    I would call your doctor first thing in the morning and express the pain you are in and that you need immediate relief! In the mean time vagisil has wipes that are medicated and will allow you a bit of relief till the doctor can give you something better. I am so sorry you are in such pain and hope you get this resolved soon.

    Hugs,

    RE
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    RE said:

    call your doctor!!
    I would call your doctor first thing in the morning and express the pain you are in and that you need immediate relief! In the mean time vagisil has wipes that are medicated and will allow you a bit of relief till the doctor can give you something better. I am so sorry you are in such pain and hope you get this resolved soon.

    Hugs,

    RE

    Thank you everyone ..
    I so appreciate the input ..


    VickiSam
  • meena1
    meena1 Member Posts: 1,003
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    Yikes. Contact your
    Yikes. Contact your oncologist, I was also constipated at one time, I used Tucks Wipes on my butt, however I did not have a problem with my vj area. I think the emergency room sounds crazy too. You should not be that uncomfortable in that area.
  • HillBillyNana
    HillBillyNana Member Posts: 107
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    Help for sore bottom
    I use the same sort of medicine that is used for diaper rash. And keep it dry and no underwear. I know that is very painful. But hang in there. It won't always be that way.
  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 Member Posts: 1,751 Member
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    VickiSam said:

    Thank you everyone ..
    I so appreciate the input ..


    VickiSam

    For immediate relief, I
    For immediate relief, I can't add anything to what these ladies have said. Going forward, I can share the advice of my sister, an RN who works in a chemo clinic part-time. She told me to use stool softeners consistently. Apparently, constipation is a common problem with chemo patients; she said it is not unusual for patients to need enemas. You might ask your doctor about a product. Lorrie recommended Sennacote(generic is fine).

    Hope you are feeling better now.
  • ladybug22
    ladybug22 Member Posts: 646
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    need help
    i would call the onc and ask what would help. i would soak in bath water with salt in it. the salt water help hear .hang in there
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
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    Maybe a yeast infection....
    The chemo wipes out the GOOD bacteria as well as the bad stuff...I agree with everyone...call your doctor...sitting in a tub will not relieve a yeast infection...

    I drank alot of water the day before, day of, and day after infusion. I kept a big bottle of water with me at all times. This not only flushes the unneeded chemo faster, but keeps the constipation at bay. With my rectal cancer, believe it or not, I would come home after rads and sit in a tub for awhile...it DID help!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • Terrina
    Terrina Member Posts: 6
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    Constipation
    If you are taking pain meds don't forget the laxatives!!! I spent New Years Eve on the "Ward" because my Onc gave me meds for the pain but forgot to tell me that pain meds STOP you bowels. Other than that call the doctor. Take care!
  • j916
    j916 Member Posts: 141
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    Ouch!
    as far as the rawness....my doctor had to treat me for a bacterial vaginal AND bacterial uti...almost immediate relief..ahhhhh, a pill, and a gel to insert. Seems like i'm prone to them still if i'm given an antibiotic, but at least i know what it is and get help for it as soon as i feel the first symptom.
    Re: the constipation, i tried everything in the book...the only thing that helped me was to stew some prunes, and the trick was to eat them warm...yep...warm. That did it.

    Good luck!!! and this too shall end!
  • cheyennedawn
    cheyennedawn Member Posts: 70
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    I'm sorry you are in such
    I'm sorry you are in such pain. I too have used the diaper rash meds, they seem to help. Would not recommend that you soak in a tub though, especially if you have a yeast infection. Nothing new to add, but letting the area get some air is a good thing. I wish you lots of luck, just be patient, this will pass. Hang in there!

    Hugs,
    Cheyenne
  • chickad52
    chickad52 Member Posts: 497
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    VICKI
    I'm so sorry for the pain your going through. The advice that ladies all gave you sounds good. I didn't have any problems in the vj area but I do get constipated from the chemo. I drink lots of water try to eat lots of veggies, and the prunes help me also. Plus, I do use the stool softner. Hugs, Diane
  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 Member Posts: 1,510
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    I don't know Vicki but would
    I don't know Vicki but would Desitin or Balmex work? After all we do use it on babies and kids for diaper rash. I don't think it would have any adverse side effects to try it and it may give you some relief. Also, you might want to try a natural laxative such as metamucil or citracel or even senokot tablets which are all natural to help with constipation. I had that problem and my oncologist recommended Senokot tablets. It worked within 24 hrs and then I took it while going through chemo. Hugs, Lili
  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna Member Posts: 1,578 Member
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    Hugs...
    Sorry to hear you are going through a rough spell. I hope you get some relief soon. Will say a prayer for you. Hugs and well wishes are being sent to you.

    Bella Luna
  • Cat64
    Cat64 Member Posts: 1,192
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    Bella Luna said:

    Hugs...
    Sorry to hear you are going through a rough spell. I hope you get some relief soon. Will say a prayer for you. Hugs and well wishes are being sent to you.

    Bella Luna

    Oh Vicki! :-(
    I'm so sorry you have to go through this-as if you haven't suffered enough! Everyone here has given you great tips, I hope one or some of them work and you're feeling better real soon! Keep us updated on how you're doin' and what worked!
    Prayers & Hugz,
    Cathy
  • BunnyJane
    BunnyJane Member Posts: 213
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    Cat64 said:

    Oh Vicki! :-(
    I'm so sorry you have to go through this-as if you haven't suffered enough! Everyone here has given you great tips, I hope one or some of them work and you're feeling better real soon! Keep us updated on how you're doin' and what worked!
    Prayers & Hugz,
    Cathy

    Not fun~!
    Many of the side effects are so unpleasant....
    I find that A & D ointment (often used for diaper rash) works well on my sore bottom during chemo. If you are having pain elsewhere (urinary/vsginal), a call to your MD is needed. Best of luck- Jane
  • mlmjt1
    mlmjt1 Member Posts: 537
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    Hi VickiSam
    I do homehealth care as an rn. If you have red irritated skin go pick up a cream called sensicare #3 protective barrier. Its a thick white cream. Its designed to apply like you are frosting a cake. We use it on patients with early bedsores and its a really good cream.

    As far as constipation goes, think about getting some miralax powder. You put it in liquid and most of my homecare patients who are on heavy narcotics swear by it.

    Hang in there
    Linda T
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    mlmjt1 said:

    Hi VickiSam
    I do homehealth care as an rn. If you have red irritated skin go pick up a cream called sensicare #3 protective barrier. Its a thick white cream. Its designed to apply like you are frosting a cake. We use it on patients with early bedsores and its a really good cream.

    As far as constipation goes, think about getting some miralax powder. You put it in liquid and most of my homecare patients who are on heavy narcotics swear by it.

    Hang in there
    Linda T

    Thanks .. Guys ...
    Feeling better, still airy out .. I has used several of your suggestions .. they work!!


    VickiSam
  • Cat64
    Cat64 Member Posts: 1,192
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    VickiSam said:

    Thanks .. Guys ...
    Feeling better, still airy out .. I has used several of your suggestions .. they work!!


    VickiSam

    Vicki
    Wonderful! So glad to hear you are feeling better!
    Hugz to you,
    Cathy
  • New Flower
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    Cat64 said:

    Vicki
    Wonderful! So glad to hear you are feeling better!
    Hugz to you,
    Cathy

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    Vicki,
    I am very sorry, however it common side effect.
    I used Colace capsules as Stool Softener. When Colace did not help I used Fleet Glycerin Suppositories or
    Fleet Pedia-Lax Liquid Glycerin Suppositories Laxative . For raw areas my doctor recommended Desitin or any other baby medicated ointment for diaper rash. It did help , but took several days.
    Hugs

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