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Anal itch after taking antibiotics. Please help!

For the past 7 months, I have been battling with severe anal itching after taking Cipro for prostatitis.  The itch began while I was on the drug back in June, and has never let up.

The itch has no pattern to it.  It can itch at any time of the day, but it's worse after having a bowel movement.  I have been tested for candida albicans, strep in the anal canal, c diff, h pylori, parasites, pinworms and all have come back negative.

I have been to 6 different different doctors (primary, gastro, urologist, dermatologist, color rectal, and infectious diseases).  Neither of them can figure out what's wrong.  

I'm at my witts end with this.  I need help!
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I suffered of anal itching for a week after taking an the antibiotic Cefdinir.  I was scared of it being warts or hemorrhoids. It went away after taking Activia yogurt and probiotics for a few days.
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Ok I had this for 30 plus years. Please listen. I finally found a doctor who told me it was a yeast infection. Crazy. I was told put the foot powder Desinex on my anus. That helped stop the itching then I was prescribed Nyastin combined with a steroid. I'm cured. To have a little humor I had athletes  butt. Last I also noticed that after I was cured if I ate cheese I would itch. Good luck
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A lot of doctors are idiots when it comes to candida. Do you take a probiotic? If not, I highly suggest doing so.
Is the area red? Is there a rash?
Maybe try a steroid cream one would use for eczema. Also, keep the area dry, moisture can cause a problem in that area. If you use wet wipes to cleanyourself, stop. They can cause irritation.
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