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.
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?
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
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.
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
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.