going back to surgeon

melbas2
melbas2 Member Posts: 108
in Anal Cancer #1
Hey all, I'm going to see the surgeon again tomorrow am. For a long time I thought the pain was due to radiation, but I've been out of tmnts for almost a year. The surgery site has just not healed. I hope to god he can fix this without operating again, but something;s gotta give me some relief. I've tried every kind of cream they've recommended with no results. The only thing that gives me temporary relief is Regener Care, but it just numbs it for a bit. So please say a prayer for me...will let you know the diaganosis when I get home. Thanks, Melodie

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  • duckyann
    duckyann Member Posts: 159
    #2
    Hi Melodie,
    Prayers coming
    Hi Melodie,

    Prayers coming your way. I really hope they can do something for you so that you don't have to go through this anymore.

    Keep us posted.

    Nancy
  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #3
    Best Wishes!
    Hi Melodie--

    I'm sending you best wishes and hope you get some answers that will lead to relief! Please let us know what you find out.
  • Gulamin
    Gulamin Member Posts: 134
    #4
    mp327 said:

    Best Wishes!
    Hi Melodie--

    I'm sending you best wishes and hope you get some answers that will lead to relief! Please let us know what you find out.

    Good energy your way
    Sending good energy and lots of prayers your way... let us know how it goes. I hope you will be all done soon.
  • sandysp
    sandysp Member Posts: 868 Member
    #5
    Good idea
    I'm praying for your fully recovery and relief in particular so you have a good quality of life. Thank you for sharing. I haven't begun treatments but am also very uncomfortable. I guess like you before all this treatment process. I guess there is no other choice.
  • melbas2
    melbas2 Member Posts: 108
    #6
    sandysp said:

    Good idea
    I'm praying for your fully recovery and relief in particular so you have a good quality of life. Thank you for sharing. I haven't begun treatments but am also very uncomfortable. I guess like you before all this treatment process. I guess there is no other choice.

    back to surgeon
    Okay...I went to my appointment and after 2 doctors pulling my butt cheeks apart and poking around, they agreed that it's not healing. Dud!! He said it could be damage to the radiation, which has 2 stages. The first of course is the burning of the outside skin in that area, the second being on the inside. It may have damaged my blood veesels causing then to swell so that I don't get enough blood circulation there. He put me back on lidocane, I can't use toilet paper...just the flushable wipes and desitin. I used it before but only when it hurt really bad. He said to use it as I would a baby with diaper rash. And instead of just skimming the surface, pull the cheeks apart and really get the whole area. And Aveena Colloidal Oatmeal. You need a script for it and most insurance companies don't cover it, but I got 2 boxes for $15. and some change. so it's not ufforadle and I've been doing it for 3 days, and it seems to be helping. Hope this helps anyone who was or is going thru the pain I was dealing with. Melodie
  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #7
    melbas2 said:

    back to surgeon
    Okay...I went to my appointment and after 2 doctors pulling my butt cheeks apart and poking around, they agreed that it's not healing. Dud!! He said it could be damage to the radiation, which has 2 stages. The first of course is the burning of the outside skin in that area, the second being on the inside. It may have damaged my blood veesels causing then to swell so that I don't get enough blood circulation there. He put me back on lidocane, I can't use toilet paper...just the flushable wipes and desitin. I used it before but only when it hurt really bad. He said to use it as I would a baby with diaper rash. And instead of just skimming the surface, pull the cheeks apart and really get the whole area. And Aveena Colloidal Oatmeal. You need a script for it and most insurance companies don't cover it, but I got 2 boxes for $15. and some change. so it's not ufforadle and I've been doing it for 3 days, and it seems to be helping. Hope this helps anyone who was or is going thru the pain I was dealing with. Melodie

    Yay!
    Melodie, I'm glad to hear you are feeling better. It sounds like your docs finally know what you have been dealing with and now you can get whatever is necessary to heal. I wish you continued healing and all the best.
  • duckyann
    duckyann Member Posts: 159
    #8
    mp327 said:

    Yay!
    Melodie, I'm glad to hear you are feeling better. It sounds like your docs finally know what you have been dealing with and now you can get whatever is necessary to heal. I wish you continued healing and all the best.

    Melodie,
    So happy that they
    Melodie,

    So happy that they finally know what is wrong and that you are feeling better. I hope that this will take care of the problem and that you will be pain free.

    take care
    Nancy
  • patacz
    patacz Member Posts: 64
    #9
    melbas2 said:

    back to surgeon
    Okay...I went to my appointment and after 2 doctors pulling my butt cheeks apart and poking around, they agreed that it's not healing. Dud!! He said it could be damage to the radiation, which has 2 stages. The first of course is the burning of the outside skin in that area, the second being on the inside. It may have damaged my blood veesels causing then to swell so that I don't get enough blood circulation there. He put me back on lidocane, I can't use toilet paper...just the flushable wipes and desitin. I used it before but only when it hurt really bad. He said to use it as I would a baby with diaper rash. And instead of just skimming the surface, pull the cheeks apart and really get the whole area. And Aveena Colloidal Oatmeal. You need a script for it and most insurance companies don't cover it, but I got 2 boxes for $15. and some change. so it's not ufforadle and I've been doing it for 3 days, and it seems to be helping. Hope this helps anyone who was or is going thru the pain I was dealing with. Melodie

    Yay! I am glad they found
    Yay! I am glad they found the source of your problem and how to treat it, and that you are feeling better. Thank you for sharing.
  • sissy310
    sissy310 Member Posts: 300
    #10
    melbas2 said:

    back to surgeon
    Okay...I went to my appointment and after 2 doctors pulling my butt cheeks apart and poking around, they agreed that it's not healing. Dud!! He said it could be damage to the radiation, which has 2 stages. The first of course is the burning of the outside skin in that area, the second being on the inside. It may have damaged my blood veesels causing then to swell so that I don't get enough blood circulation there. He put me back on lidocane, I can't use toilet paper...just the flushable wipes and desitin. I used it before but only when it hurt really bad. He said to use it as I would a baby with diaper rash. And instead of just skimming the surface, pull the cheeks apart and really get the whole area. And Aveena Colloidal Oatmeal. You need a script for it and most insurance companies don't cover it, but I got 2 boxes for $15. and some change. so it's not ufforadle and I've been doing it for 3 days, and it seems to be helping. Hope this helps anyone who was or is going thru the pain I was dealing with. Melodie

    Oh, absolutely great news.
    Oh, absolutely great news. Glad they found what was wrong and are on track now to help with the pain. Hopefully now it will heal and you can enjoy your summer. Marilyne

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