How to deal with Rectal seepage 18 years after completion of Chemo-Radiation-Surgery
Developed rectal seepage - Most of the time it is slight - However it becomes painful chapping - Need tricks on how to handle it - Neither my Gastro Doc or Surgery Doc know how to handle it - Told it is caused by scar tissue from radiation and that this develops at 15 to 20 years post treatment - I am 18 years since finishing treatments - Need some tricks
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Witch Hazel
After radiation (which was pure HELL) I had terrible sores on my bottom for months. They would weep so bad, and were so painful. I tried everything, and didn't want to tell the Doctor's because I was sick of showing my bum off to everyone by that point. I eventually broke down and went to my GP. He suggested Witch Hazel. I purchased some (organic) Witch Hazel moistened pads and my sores cleared up in days.
Now, your chaps might be different, but I would say it is worth a try. I also went commando, let the air get to it, but that was easier for me because I'm a woman and I wore skirts. Oh, that won't work if you have seepage, so scratch that last bit.
I also tried the Butterfly pads, but could not get on with them.
Good luck, and also - Welcome to the forum -
TRU
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Tom, congratulations on the
Tom, congratulations on the 18 years! Good for you!
As far as the seepage, I have it, too, and I'm only coming up to three years since my ostomy. My surgeon says my colon is irritated because it doesn't like not being used. I was bleeding rectally the last time I went to see him and had my scope and he wasn't worried at all so I'm glad it's not a sign of something. That being said, I use panty liners to prevent anything going through to the outside of my pants. And when it gets so bad that I get chapped I use good old baby powder and powder my butt. I've also heard of someone using diaper rash cream for relief if it's burning.
Good luck!
Jan
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