For the last couple of months I've been
having an itching, throbbing crawling
sensation just inside my anus (I think,
though it might go further in than that -
difficult to judge!). It's not the type of
itch that gives me a desire to scratch it
because it feels internal, rather than on
the surface of the skin. It's much worse
when I've been sitting down for a period
of time and can go away almost completely
if I'm stood up or walking around for a
little while. It doesn't keep me awake at
night because once I'm lying down, it
gradually eases off (though it takes a
while) and it's not there immediately when
I wake up in the morning.
I've tried various creams - lanacane, 2
different steroid/antifungal &
bacterial creams (one strong and one less
strong - both prescribed by a doctor) and
it has sometimes gone away for a period or
a week or two before returning. During the
last week there has been two days on which
I've had serveral loose bowel movements -
not sure if co-incidence or connected to
the itch/throb.
I'm often prone to stress related ailments
(I've had palpitations/heart flutters and
tight/lumpy throat in the past) but
haven't been suffering with these
recently, though admittedly my life has
been busy and I've been a bit run down (2
colds in 2 weeks!). However, I spent the
first 2 or 3 weeks ignoring this and
putting it down to stress and at the
moment it's worse than ever. The first Dr
I saw said it wasn't haemorraoids, though
he didn't put much time or effort into
speaking/seeing me to be honest so not
sure.
Can anyone help? Has anyone got any ideas
of what this could be or suffering with
anything similar? Could I be allergic to
something I'm eating? Or is it probably
down to stress? It's driving me crazy and
really starting to get me down...
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CarolDiane
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Posted: 11-20-07 06:54am
All I can tell you right now is that I
have never heard of this being stress
related. But, that does not mean it could
not be.
I will say this much though, please avoid
putting any type of creams on that area
unless a doctor recommends it. That are is
what we call mucus membrain area and is
very sensitive to creams. Could make it
worse. OMG! Especially anti-fugal
preperations. Very caustic and should not
be used on mucus membrain areas unless
perscribed by a doctor. Plus fluidy bowl
movements are very acidic and can cause
inflamation of the rectum. That could be a
possiblity what is going on.
Carrie
Thougts?
Your other symtoms can well be related to
anxiety and stress.
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Georgia59
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Posted: 11-20-07 18:15pm
Go to the doctor!!! Just because anxiety
can cause physical symptoms doesn't mean
that you should ignore them. Always see
your doctor if a new symptoms comes up and
you are concerned.
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Chix
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Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Posts: 10
Posted: 11-21-07 10:30am
Thanks for the replies. I've already been
to the doctor twice and been given creams
that didn't seem to make any difference.
I've stopped using them now and am fairly
convinced it's related to stress and it
comes and goes - I've just been on holiday
and didn't have a single twinge while I
was relaxing. I'm back at work now and
although I'm still aware of it, it's not
too bad at the moment. I'm trying my best
to stay chilled and will go back to the
doctors if I don't see any improvement in
the next few weeks.
Thanks again
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Georgia59
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Posted: 11-21-07 11:10am
Oh good.
Well then, keep relaxing!!
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CarolDiane
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Posted: 11-21-07 11:36am
Awesome deal. Let's hope it stays that
way. Hope you have a wonderful holiday.
Carrie
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Chix
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Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Posts: 10
Posted: 11-28-07 05:16am
Thanks again guys. Things have been much
better recently - it's still coming and
going ocasionally but is less severe. The
holiday was lovely thanks - very cold in
Prague though!
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Georgia59
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Posted: 11-28-07 18:42pm
Maybe it's a sign that you need to work in
some regular relaxation time!
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Chix
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Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Posts: 10
Posted: 12-03-07 16:16pm
You're probably right. I used to do Yoga
but I'm working further away from home now
so I'd struggle to get to the classes.
Also studying part time so my free time is
also taken up. Looking forward to a break
over Xmas!
