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Hello all. one of my abx is making me have a 'funny tummy' but the worst is at the end, as it were. When I hava had a bm my skin down 'there' burns like a bugger, itches abnd bleeds. TMI I kmow, sorry, but wonderng if any of you do the sitz bath do you put anything soothing into it ? It would improve my life to no end to have some help with this. Thanks..... LymieLiz.
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hi Liz, Sorry your having this problem. Sorry, I can't help you with bath info. But I do have a few other suggestions.
Perhaps using "baby wipes" with Aloe, might help. Also get some A&D ointment, also for baby bottoms. Apply a little of that and you should feel a big difference. My kids never had rashes using this combo.
In the winter my fingers crack open and bleed, like paper cuts.I use the A&D ointment on them with a band aid over night and the cuts are healed, instantly.
Hope you feel better soon.
-------------------- Take Care, DakotasMom01 Posts: 371 | From NJ | Registered: Dec 2007
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Same issues here. I used to tell everyone that "Tucks" was my friend. You can find Tucks in the Preperation H isle of most any drug store. It comes in a jar (or atleast did) and are medicated wipes. They look like giant stridex pads.
For sits bath I use baking soda in warm water. About 1 cup of baking soda to a few inches of water in the tub.
If you are itching and bleeding it's a good idea to keep the area as dry and clean as possible. You may be able to find a medicated lotion for that area. I have used Balmex in the past. Just remember to clean real well before applying any lotion or oil.
hope this helps even a little, proudmom
PS. Just thought of this, if its the yeasty beasties, my mom used a salve of plain yougart. Let it sit for about 10 min and rinse off. Do this at every toilet visit.
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I would be careful with the Baby Wipes as we are so sensitive to everything. They tend to have a lot of chemicals in them. If I need to use a baby wipe I rinse it very well first.
I keep cotton squares (CVS brand) in my bathroom and moisten them when I need to and that is very soothing.
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