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Sore butt

Brendaklein
Brendaklein CSN Member Posts: 123 Member
in Anal Cancer #1

It's been two years since my last treatment. My butt hole still hurts sometimes after a hard bowel movement. I was doing so well for a few months. Anyone else have this probblem?

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  • Cheryl59
    Cheryl59 CSN Member Posts: 16
    edited December 2020 #2
    Yes, I think because the

    Yes, I think because the tissue was damaged back there due to the radiation. I noticed I also have some soreness if I sit to long. I hope that helps to reassure you, a lot of us are putting our side affects and symptoms together. I wasn't told what is normal and what is not or the short and long term side affects.

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  • lolow
    lolow CSN Member Posts: 12
    edited December 2020 #3
    Have you tried Calmoseptine ointment?

    Hi there!

      My doctor had me use calmoseptine regularly, at first. It's an over-the-counter ointment you can find at CVS or Rite-aid near the depends section! I'm 6 years out. Now I only need it occasionally, especially after really spicey foods which burn my fragile skin. Oh, I'm also supposed to do 100 kegels a day for better bowel control.

     

     

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  • Brendaklein
    Brendaklein CSN Member Posts: 123 Member
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    lolow said:

    Have you tried Calmoseptine ointment?

    Hi there!

      My doctor had me use calmoseptine regularly, at first. It's an over-the-counter ointment you can find at CVS or Rite-aid near the depends section! I'm 6 years out. Now I only need it occasionally, especially after really spicey foods which burn my fragile skin. Oh, I'm also supposed to do 100 kegels a day for better bowel control.

     

     

    Thank you

    Thank you, I will give it a try.

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