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Sudocrem

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gwen04451
gwen04451

I had a posterior and perineum repair 4 weeks ago and have been feeling really well. I'm still having to wear a pad however the loss is now settled to a pinky/brown colour(sorry ladies!). My concern is that it's now quite watery and despite wearing a pad the area around my anus is feeling quite sore. My vagina is fine just just the anus area. I expect it's because the area is constantly warm and wet. Would a dab of Sudocrem be ok?

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  • lynn53651
    lynn53651 gwen04451

    Posted

    Hi Gwen

          When my anus is very, very sore from a hemmorroid, I use a dab of vaseline on the anus and it is very soothing. Makes sense because vaseline is soothing on a babies bum for rash, burning , chafing. Maybe try a dab or two and see how this works for you.

                           Blessings to you

                           Lynn

    • lynn53651
      lynn53651 gwen04451

      Posted

      Your welcome and I am sure it will be soothing and helpful. It works for me on burning hemorroid. Let me know how you make out. I use a couple of good dabs.Sometimes the old fashion remedies that have been around for ages work the best.

                                         Blessings to you

                                         Lynn

                                                   

  • alison51728
    alison51728 gwen04451

    Posted

    Hi gwen I have just come bk from seeing gynae as I have had a pale green discharge and he thinks it may be an infected stitch I am four weeks post op too mayb you shod get it checked!
    • gwen04451
      gwen04451 alison51728

      Posted

      Hi Alison, getting an infection has been a constant worry! I seem to spend a lot of time checking and sniffing!. I'll defo keep an eye on it -  thank-you
    • alison51728
      alison51728 gwen04451

      Posted

      I havnt used it but have had feedback from another group I am in and they swear by coconut oil
    • lynn53651
      lynn53651 gwen04451

      Posted

      Gwen, just want to make sure you know that vaseline will not take away any infection if you have an infection. But it will definitely have a good effect on chafing or redness caused like baby bums get. Just don't want you to think that vaseline will cure an infection. Hope you just have a sore, chafing redness and nothing more.

                                            Blessings to you

                                            Lynn

  • Jan999
    Jan999 gwen04451

    Posted

    When you've had surgery gwen you do need to be careful about what you use. Sudocreme should be ok because a lot of mums have used it on babies bottoms. Vaseline tends to protect an area and stop it getting wet and it's not used in hospital in the UK anymore. It's only 4 weeks since your operation so it's early days so my advice would be to use the sudocreme and if you have a disposable glove use that to stop cross infection. Hope that helps. Take care and let us know how you get on.
    • gwen04451
      gwen04451 Jan999

      Posted

      Hi Matron, I don't think there is any infection there - I'm not sore or red around the Vaginal entrance or the vulva - just around the anus.  I'm sure it's because it's constantly warm and damp around there. Always had Sudocrem for my daughters when they had a sore botty!

      By the way, how long does this loss tend to last post surgery? I'm so well in other respects this is the only niggle I have!

    • Jan999
      Jan999 gwen04451

      Posted

      I understand now gwen so just use sudocreme without the glove! The loss you have usually lasts up to about 6 weeks and as long as it doesn't smell offensive it will be ok. You may find some of your stitches come out through the vagina as well but that's perfectly normal.
    • gwen04451
      gwen04451 Jan999

      Posted

      Sudocrem seems to have done the trick! Much better now and have finally been able to wear a pantyliner in the day instead of a pad! Happy days!
    • Jan999
      Jan999 gwen04451

      Posted

      I'm pleased gwen and I was pretty confident that it would do the trick. Sudocrem is very good and perfectly safe. Take care.
  • Rousselle
    Rousselle gwen04451

    Posted

    I use a formulation of Aloe Vera crime (99%). It takes aay the heat from the area. I smear it on each sanitary pad, not too thickly. This is a natural substance. It works!
    • gwen04451
      gwen04451 Rousselle

      Posted

      Thanks for that suggestion Rousselle. Since I have some Sudocrem at home I'll give that a go first - it always used to worked quickly when my daughters had a sore botty. If that doesn't do the trick I'll try Aloe Vere - thank you x
  • robyn94818
    robyn94818 gwen04451

    Posted

    Oh interesting, thanks. I have anterior repair. Not sure what the perineum repair bit is as can't remember what my Specialist said just before or just after, about that bit. I feel well too. Sometimes aching in pelvic area still. 
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