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To ask what the hell to do about my leaking arse!

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alittlebitembarrassing · 03/01/2022 22:25

Exactly as the title says. Very crass but it is a literal pain in my arse and I’m starting to feel very unwell.

Backstory: I have inflammatory bowel disease and have had my large intestine removed. I had a stoma for 10 months and then a reversal surgery joining my small intestine to my rectum. I have mild proctitis left in my rectum.

A week ago, my anus started itching and leaking fluid. It has been getting worse and worse to the point I am leaking through my underwear to my clothes, I am uncomfortably wet all of the time and it is so painful to go to the toilet that I almost vomit from the pain and am just living by having cold baths.

The leaking is mucous, I’ve developed wounds on my bum cheeks from the dampness, and it is mixed with blood and green pus.

I developed abdominal pain with it two days ago so went to A&E who were useless, have referred me to gastro (no idea how long that will take), and told me my infection markers are raised so gave me antibiotics. Nothing else.

Today I have been on off sleeping and am feeling feverish and unwell in myself. When I was at A&E my heart rate was 120 and my blood pressure was high, but they said they weren’t concerned.

I am leaking massively to the point it’s not even just damp it is like water is pouring out of me.

I don’t want to waste another 8 hours in A&E to be sent home, but I’m feeling unwell in myself now, I can’t go to the toilet properly because it absolutely kills.

What do I do?!

OP posts:
Palavah · 10/01/2022 22:38

So glad you were seen and are more comfortable now.

Pensieve · 10/01/2022 22:39

Jeez, only just saw this thread. That sounds incredibly painful and scary. Hope you get it all sorted Brew Cake

funnyoldonion · 10/01/2022 23:01

Thank you for updating and sending lots of positivity and thoughts your way x

nalabae · 10/01/2022 23:07

Hope you’re okay op

RaoulDufysCat · 10/01/2022 23:11

@alittlebitembarrassing

Hello everyone, I’m so sorry that I haven’t commented, I’ve been resting. I’m doing okay and feeling a bit better and just taking things day by day, but I am home and have my family around me for support. I’ve been booked in to see my original surgeon and a referral has been made for me to be under the gastro team, it’s just a case of resting and waiting now.

Thank you to everyone for your kind messages and support, I really appreciate it xx

I'm so happy you are OK! I was really worried about you! Get well soon and hope you have a lovely rest while everyone looks after you.
TheGoldenWolfFleece · 10/01/2022 23:18

So pleased you are home. Take care op Flowers

madisonbridges · 10/01/2022 23:19

You don't need to read the whole thread, just the OP's posts which you can do by clicking on See all which is underneath the OP's first post. It shows you ONLY the OP's posts, and no other posts.

Hey, @Migrainesbythedozen, I hope you don't mind me hijacking your convo, but I just was scrolling back to find updates on the ops situation and I found your post. Thank you so much! I never knew you could do that. Normally I scroll through but its awkward on the phone. This way is so much easier and I don't miss something and put my foot in it.
Thank you. x

madisonbridges · 10/01/2022 23:21

@alittlebitembarrassing. Glad to hear you're more comfortable and I hope you're being spoilt. You deserve it.

acatcalledjohn · 10/01/2022 23:28

So pleased to hear you've been referred for further investigation. Is it wrong to say that I hope they get to the bottom of it? Blush

Get well soon!

Blinkingbatshit · 10/01/2022 23:30

Rest up op💐. Thank you for updating, you’ve been in my thoughts, so glad you’re getting looked after!

ThreeLocusts · 10/01/2022 23:34

Glad to know you're OK and that things are finally moving treatment-wise. You sound exhausted. Wishing you strength.

SquirrelG · 11/01/2022 01:00

Good to know you are doing okay OP. We've all been worrying, but understood that you needed time. Hopefully you will soon be sorted out and on the mend. Flowers

Andouillette · 11/01/2022 01:00

Oh thank goodness OP, such a relief to read your post. Wishing you the best of everything from future treatment.

marcopront · 11/01/2022 03:42

@Kbr22

999 now, you need to go to hospital and by pass the 111 system. Good luck, my husband ended up with Sepsis and it was horrendous , 999 should come out to you xxx
It's a good idea to check the date of the original post before posting.

She has been in hospital and has been back home for a few days. Calling 999 now would be a bit silly.

LadyPropane · 11/01/2022 05:32

That's such a relief. Glad you're resting, OP.

I hope you're feeling better soon. Be nice to yourself!

SaltedCaramelIcedLatte · 11/01/2022 05:56

So good 2 hear that you are home and resting.

Hope you feel better soon, take care x

Ahwelltoobad · 11/01/2022 07:17

Thanks so much for letting us know, I was really worried for you! Wishing the very best for you and your family! Flowers

ofwarren · 11/01/2022 07:18

So glad to hear your update. I was worried about you!
I hope your recovery goes smoothly Flowers

spiderlight · 11/01/2022 09:24

I'm glad you're starting to feel a bit better and that you've got a referral lined up. I've been worried and checking for updates every day.

warmeduppizza · 11/01/2022 09:41

Thank you for the update OP, very best wishes for your recovery.

QGMum · 11/01/2022 20:05

Thank you for updating us. Glad to hear you are ok and I hope you get proper follow up care this time.

gggrrrargh · 11/01/2022 20:07

Phew, I’ve been checking too as was also worried! Glad you’re home and feeling a bit better. Flowers

hedgehogger1 · 13/01/2022 09:26

Glad you're ok. Hope they get you fixed up asap

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