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Excessive Anal Moisture

I have the exact same problem as the previous poster that sam2004 posted.  I'm 36 years old and have recently (within the last year) have had a problem with excessive moisture around the anus.  Like sam, it only occurs when I feel the urge to have a bowel movement.  The moisture does not stain, and does not smell like 'feces' though it does smell very 'musky'.  I also suspect it is sweat.  Recently the problem has become so bad that wetspots soak through my underwear and my pants, leaving embarassing dark spots right on my backside by the time I even feel the urge to go the restroom.  So I end up going to the restroom several times in the morning the instant I feel any urge that suggests I 'could' go to try to head off the embarassing moisture before my co-workers see it.  And to give my pants the chance to dry out.

I recently (within the last year) had a colonoscopy (my mother died from colon cancer so I'm starting those early) and I explained the problem to the doctor and his response was "you'll just have to live with it".  A very insenstive answer in my opinion and considering that it's gotten worse to the point that I'm getting embarassed by it at work, something needs to be done.   Considering Sam2004's problem, it may be somewhat related to IBS, and like sam, when I was in my 20's, had extreme abdominal pain when a bowel movement was imminent, though that happens very very infrequently to me now (once every 2 months maybe).

This problem is very frustrating and depressing frankly.  It did help a great deal to see someone else has had the same problem though, for a long time I couldn't find anything on this anywhere.
  


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I have this problem. It was so bad that I seriously considered ending it all. It completely controlled my life and didn't allow me to do anything. After every invasive embarrassing procedure and exam you can think of we were no closer to an answer.

Finally after two years I was prescribed glycopyrrolate by a Dermatologist. It literally gave me my life back. I still have these attacks of moisture, but they have went from 10-15 times a day at an intensity of 9-10 out of 10 to just a couple a week at an intensity of 1-2 out of 10.
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Hallo there, i have the same problem, if i eat cheese ore drink milk, and if i stay away from it, no problem then, i hope you will find out what it is that cause your problem, greeting from denmark :)
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I am in the same situation guys.

Happens escpecially before haveing a bowel momvent or the slightest urge.

I have a fissure.

Do you guys have a fissure?
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Well I'm not in pain,  but it is annoying to have the fissures between my balls and anal...

The moisture comes and goes and has a musky smell,  but not of feces...

So I'm dealing with it until i can gain better insurance
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Did any of you who commented on this post, or anyone else out there who has this problem ever find out what it was, what was causing it, or how to stop it?

I have EXACTLY the same problem!  It is clear and does not smell so I too suspect it is sweat, but how?  why?  Could hemorrhoids leak without odor or any color at all?

It started out of the blue 6 months ago and has worsened to the point where it is controlling and destroying my life!!!!  I'm wearing protective underwear now and have to run to the bathroom with the slightest urge to avoid getting my undies damp/wet, but still it happens.   I'm also having 5-7 BMs/day, formed stool (no loose stool/diarrhea).  And it hapens randomly just on some BMs and not others = totally unpredictable.  I'm running in the bathroom hourly to try and head off any problems.

I have been to my PCP, 2 GI docs, and a colo-rectal doc and so far they are all clueless.  I've had an endoscopy, colonoscopy, and analscope which have shown little more than internal hemorrhoids.

I am totally DESPERATE and would so appreciate any help or information you can share on this.  Thank you so much for your time and consideration!!!

Thanks Again!
Purma
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Hallo there, i have the same problem, if i eat cheese ore drink milk, and if i stay away from it, no problem then, i hope you will find out what it is that cause your problem, greeting from denmark :)
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Im 31/m and have the same problem.  Began a little over a year ago, around the time that I developed an inguinal hernia.  Chances are they are related - I had the hernia repaired but I am still getting the leakage.  It's very distressing - the odor is noticeable, and my underwear will be soaked.  Thankfully its not to the point that it soaks through my pants, but the amount of moisture will sometimes leave wet spots and odor on my seat.  Needless to say, this is incredibly embarrassing at work.

I moved to TX from NY several years ago, and I began having countless health problems since then due to allergies.  I have heavy mucous in my sinuses and the dischage around the anus is also mucousy.  I'm guessing it's something as simple as allergies.  Anywhere that you have mucousal membranes or ducts, you can have allergic reactions.  The sinuses in your head, and the rectum, are full of mucousal membranes and ducts, so its really no surprise.

If I find a solution I will let everyone know.  I've actively been working on a solution for myself and monitoring the issue.
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like a previous poster mentioned, i am beginning to think this is a food allergy or better stated a "food sensitivity" issue. there is a test called an ALCAT test which unlike the old food allergy tests will tell you about which foods your body or immune system are sensitive to. these types of sensitivites can cause ALL SORTS of problems which often go untreated for life from tiredness, to a being prone to illness to this
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Hallo there, i have the same problem, if i eat cheese ore drink milk, and if i stay away from it, no problem then, i hope you will find out what it is that cause your problem, greeting from denmark :)
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I am glad to see that there are more people experiencing the same sweat issues whenever the urge to have a bowel movement occurs.  Although, I am still discouraged that everyone is getting the same response from their doctors that they should just "live with it".  To that answer I say that I hope it happens to them, because this is not something that is easy to live with.  In my case, probably because of the frequent urges to use the bathroom, it happens several times throughout the day.  It has seemed to get worse, I even now experience lower back pain, and other associated issues with the frequent urge to use the bathroom that only make the sweat issue worse.  I find it hard to believe that this is not something that can be treated since so many people are experiencing it.  Just my thoughts and complaints.
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Hallo there, i have the same problem, if i eat cheese ore drink milk, and if i stay away from it, no problem then, i hope you will find out what it is that cause your problem, greeting from denmark :)
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