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Anal Itch for 25+ Years
by MusicMan3117, Feb 18, 2008 07:03AM
I have been a Type 1 Diabetic since age 6 and for the past 25+ years I have had a nearly constant itch in my anal area (on the web I see that the medical community calls this "Pruritis Ani").
I have discussed this with my Endocrinologist with no resulting solutions. I have done research on the web to understand possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and self care. I have stopped for weeks many of the possible food causes (caffeine, artificial sweeteners [Splenda, Nutra-Sweet]), I clean thoroughly after passing stools. I do all of the "normal" blood work on a quarterly basis and all results are in the normal range (except that A1C is slightly high).
I have seen a dermatologist but they only suggested a cortisone cream. I have even gone to a Proctologist and had a colonoscopy.
My hope is that someone on this community is aware of similar experiences and that you can recommend a means to get this resolved. Thanks in advance.
I have discussed this with my Endocrinologist with no resulting solutions. I have done research on the web to understand possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and self care. I have stopped for weeks many of the possible food causes (caffeine, artificial sweeteners [Splenda, Nutra-Sweet]), I clean thoroughly after passing stools. I do all of the "normal" blood work on a quarterly basis and all results are in the normal range (except that A1C is slightly high).
I have seen a dermatologist but they only suggested a cortisone cream. I have even gone to a Proctologist and had a colonoscopy.
My hope is that someone on this community is aware of similar experiences and that you can recommend a means to get this resolved. Thanks in advance.
Doctor's Answer
by JDRF Volunteer WAK, Feb 18, 2008 11:20PM
, Feb 18, 2008 11:20PM
Member Comments
by VIZOYSWAMI, Mar 15, 2008 06:35AM
To: Anal Itch for 25+ Years
DEAR i am too feeling same for last several days. I used boroline a simple antiseptic cream sold in INDIA as after shave cream and got instant relief. You should avoid taking condiments.
by momoftwinz3, May 18, 2008 12:13AM
To: anyone
Paying attention to the slightly elevated bs. It could be yeast. Try an antifungal or some otc yeast infection meds. It cant hurt. I've had infections and after having high bs for a while it gives me an infections. Good luck
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