Hello. As if it’s not horrendous enough (pain, swelling, chemo, radiation burns) I now have a watery discharge from my bum which stinks of onions. I mean. What fresh torture is this? I’m 3 months post treatment. Review in 10 days. I am fastidious with hygiene. Shower twice a day. Sitz baths etc.
I don’t eat onions so it’s not from my diet. I’m worried it’s an infection? Out of everything it feels like the Worst part of treatment. I’m embarrassed to be in company incase they smell it and it’s not me over thinking it. This is a strong smell. I’m changing pads throughout the day and wiping but still it persists.
Anyone else experience this? x
Excellent news, if still a bit unpleasant for you, but as it decreases, you'll know it is being zapped successfully!
Hello Neuro72
That must be a relief (of sorts) and I do hope you don't have too much more of the oozing, this part of recovery can't be easy for you.
Hugs
Irene xx
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