Itching after going to the toilet 7 months post treatment

Hi Doroni

I'm sorry I can't answer your question you are further down the line than me, but understand this must be worrying. I would imagine the skin in the area is still quite sensitive so maybe irritated by something else. I know you say you have a check up in two weeks but if it was me I would ring and speak to someone at the hospital. Hopefully someone will pick up your post who can help. Sending hugs. Xx

Hi Doroni,

Im sorry about your itching and can only say how much I sympathise. I understand how awful it is as well as embarrassing.

 I finished treatment mid November and have awful itching. I spoke to the Consultant about it on 8th January as was driving me bonkers and he thought it was mainly due to the skin being very sensitive but also prescribed some oestrogen gel. This hadn’t really helped as the itching is both front and back as it were so am going to check out again and will report back if I gain any pointers.

 I’m sorry I can’t offer any advice at this stage other than you are not alone with this. Can you contact your team prior to your next check up?

Welcome to the forum too and glad you have felt able to reach out as there is a wealth of experience here and others may be able to advise.

Wishing you well xx

Hello Doroni

I am so glad you have posted and I do hope you now that you have you won't worry about doing so again.  And a belated welcome to the forum!

Itching is just the worst - I didn't have any during or after treatment but I suffer from all sorts of allergies and on one memorable occasion took a rough hairbrush to my legs.  Fortunately you can't do that to your back passage and using the Sitzbath is a good idea.  Have you tried taking any antihistamines?  Some have found that helps with the itching that often comes after treatment.  I would mention it when you go for your check-up too, not that I think there is anything wrong but they might prescribe something a bit stronger.

Good luck with your checkup and I hope everything calms down too.

Irene xx

Hi Doroni  & welcome to the MacMillan Online Community. 

I agree with Irene about the antihistamines, I had itching during my treatment & Piriton helped a lot. There’s a lot of changes with the skin after radiotherapy, mine used to get quite rashy, my colorectal surgeon & my oncologist both said it was akin to baby’s skin & that it was like nappy rash. If it’s still an issue give your oncologist a call & see if they would like to see you any earlier or if they’re happy to wait for your scheduled appointment. 

I hope you find some relief soon & your check up goes well. 

Nicola 

Thank you Irene. The sitz bath is the one thing I did get after treatment and it really helped then. I have used it yesterday and today so hoping it does the trick. 

Just wanted to let you all know that I had my check up and all was fine. Had a little haemorrhoid which was giving me the same symptoms as the tumour back then. Phew a big sigh of relief 

That’s great news! So pleased that all is well.

Happyflower

So pleased to hear it.  Big sigh of relief indeed!

Irene xx

Brilliant news. Xx

Hi Doroni,

Great news and can imagine that was a massive sigh. What a relief for you. Always good to hear good news.x