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After 30 yrs, this worked! So simple, I'm amazed!!

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steven01498
steven01498

After exhausting my local physicians, I recently went to a Surgeon who specializes in colon & rectal surgery. I told him about my problem and without hesitation he said stop drinking coffee, in fact, cut out ALL caffeine and stop eating chocolate. I told him I didn't believe him. There's no way something so simple could alleviate a problem that has been plaguing me for 30 years. It wasn't easy since I love both chocolate and coffee (coffee was the hardest) but you know what? IT WORKED, I have been symptom free for weeks!! He also advised me to put a piece of cotton in my butt crack to cover my anus to help absorb moisture, this makes a big diff too.

I suffered for so long that I am still in disbelief. If you have suffered with this, I mean seriously battled this then you know how debilitating it can be.  Late night showers, scratching, the endless creams & powders... Please take this advice. Despite the intense headaches in the beginning it has been worth it. The doctor said to me. "The cure is up to you, there is nothing I can do for you. Use the cotton and quit eating those items. 90% of my patients have been successful with this approach. " He said I can try to reintroduce them into my diet but I am not sure I want to. I kinda like being caffeine free. I sleep better too!! cheesygrin

GOOD LUCK!!

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  • christophe07774
    christophe07774 steven01498

    Posted

    I went to the Doctor and got the same advice, this only alleviated some of my symptoms. Best thing I ever did was get a bidet (bio bidet). I'm now symptom free and I can eat/drink whatever I want and I don't have to worry about cotton balls falling out at embarrassing moments. I'm telling you this is what doctors should be telling their patients to do!

    • susan556
      susan556 christophe07774

      Posted

      If one cant afford a bidet then next best thing is to wipe with this stuff called angel cleansing gel. it has seaweed and aloe vera in it, kept in the fridge makes it last longer and more soothing.
    • steven01498
      steven01498 christophe07774

      Posted

      I have using water to cleanse for years as well but success was elusive. FOR ME this was what finally worked.
    • steven01498
      steven01498 susan556

      Posted

      A good hand held shower head works as well. The issue is you can't take shower with you! 😝

  • susan556
    susan556 steven01498

    Posted

    Wow that simple?  What can i say, I dont drink coffee but i love my chocolate! To much sugar alone can cause this problem, especialy after a dose of antibiotics.which can lead to candida which one of the affects is an itchy bottom .I must admit after given up sugary stuff that included chocolate  i did feel heaps better in my selfe and far worse since going back on them again. Caffeine can also irritate the bladder as well. 
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