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yup im a doctor and im afraid to say i suffer with this too, and know of no cures, and even my own gp hasnt been very helpful- but why would he if i cant help myself!

anyway glad im not alone with this,

gonna try a few of the things mentioned on this site!

fiingers crossed theyll work cos im even struggling to concetnrate on typing this.

just remember avoid scratching it at all costs, keep it clean using water and no soap (3x a day) and keep it dry.

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  • Guest
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    Hi folks, 30 years ago I suffered from this condition and my gp. tried everything. ointments, tablets pills etc. to no avail. Then one day he prescribed an ointment called ALLERCUR, and it worked like magic. From the very instant I applied it, all itching, burning, discomfort dissapeared. and for many years I was able to live without this terrible complaint. Then disaster struck! The company who made it discontinued it. However, I was able to get a few tubes of the ointment from various sources, and eventually I found that I could manage without it.

    Recently. I had a course of antiobotics and the pruritus returned after 30 years!! Now I am distraught. No Allercur, and all the latest creams. ointments, and anthistamines SIMPLY DO NOT WORK.. What am I to do?? I have been told that acupunture is the final cure. Has anyone tried it.

  • Guest
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    Posted

    Alcohol works well. Not sure about the long term benefits though.

    Hot water also helps, as does aloe vera and baby wipes.

  • Guest
    Guest

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    If hygeine was the culprit it would have disappeared long ago. There seems to be a link between the digestive system and itch. If you google perianal itch, the first entry, a doctor identifies this. Probiotics in pills, food eg Live Active Kraft Cheddar Cheese, drinks eg Natrel probiotic milk beverage and certain yoghurts are available. In my case I believe there is a connection and have had relief but it has not gone and I will again consult a naturopath. As I said in my entry the condition disappeared in Cuba probably because of the way milk is pasteurised.

    If probiotics works for you please see that the word gets out so others do not suffer. I have been trying to do this but because I am not a doctor no one takes any notice.

  • Guest
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    To Beany

    Some of us have the itch because of the digestive tract. You sound to be one of them since antibiotics destroy friendly bacteria in the gut. Probiotics frm pharmacies or natural health shops may work. also there is HMF Replete treatment which is 7 sacs of powder to be taken each day for a week. See internet. This really cleans out the bad bacteria and has been recommended to me by a Naturopathic doctor who takes it herself even though she does not have the itch.

  • Guest
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    I have sufferd from P Ani for many years tried everything but it didn't work. Saw Doctors, Consultants etc and they said I had to live with it. I then read once I should use an infant bulb syringe enema.

    After you have been to the WC use the enema to remove any remaining stool. Leaving the stool can cause the irritation. If you feel the itch coming back during the day use the enema to clear the lower bowel. It's been a revelation and has made my life bearable once more. Try it, as it may help you. Regards.

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