Itchy Anus, But Only When I Walk?

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I've been dealing with this unbearable itch for 7 or so months now. My anus itches but ONLY when I walk! It seems like the chaffing or friction activates the itching. Most people that I read about with this condition usually say that they get this itch most worst at night but this has not been my experience.

I love to hike with my dog but this condition makes it difficult to even go for a walk around the block. I am miserable. I am a 27 y/o female. I don't feel like this is a common issue for someone my age.

I have tried:

Cutting out coffee

Fungal cream

Wiping with water wipes

Wearing cotton underwear

Using a shower head to wash that area after a BM

Cortizone ointment

Calmoseptine ointment (worked at first but then stopped working)

Nothing thus far has worked. Does anyone have a clue what the cause could be? I have looked down there and there's nothing abnormal looking. No redness either. I want to fix the cause, not treat the symptom.

I plan to see a dermatologist to help me but that won't be for a while. Thank you to anyone that has any insight. I want my life back! 😦

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    Hi, I am absolutely the same. I am completely fine until after walking for about 10 minutes then it starts. It's unbearable, and even sometimes bleeds. I have been to a doctor and a gastro specialists and they suggested anti fungal creams which haven't worked. I am now trying calendula oil which seems to help a bit.

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