I am on a trial with a drug like regorafenib called fruquintinib. It gives me a sore bottom as did regorafenib and chemo before. I have an ileostomy as well. Does anyone have any remedy? Thanks Michael
You might try this - it's very soothing for bum soreness: Bene Pura Yarrow ointment - for sensitive mucous membrane. You can get it on Amazon, and maybe google it otherwise. You will think it very expensive [about £14] and it's a little pot, but you only use a tiny bit for each application and it lasts ages.
I don't know if the drugs are making you go more often - and that is prompting the soreness - but if so it may indicate that the flora in your tum is being put out of balance [a bit like when we react badly to some antibiotics] in which case eating tubs of LIVE yoghourt with a bit of honey can help restore the balance. Take care and hope you feel more comfy soon. Rainie x
Thanks. I actually have an ileostomy but will try this cream.
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