REALLY sore arse/Ileostomy reversal

[gracifer]

I don't know whether I've put this in the right section or not.
I had an ileostomy reversal 3 weeks ago, I still have d and in the past few days my arse is really REALLY sore. So painful that whenever I go I could cry and I can't find anywhere comfortable to sit. It's kinda taking away the pleasure of not having a bag. I don't particulary want to eat because it hurts so much.
I'm using sudocreme but it's still sore. What can I use or do that will make it better?? (Or do I just starting eating plain foods again?) I'm not too happy about using things like imodium either... Today I went about 5xs. Please help.

 

[MrsHH]

Hi,

You could try ansul or variant, this will cool, numb and relieve and itching.
How much of your bowel have you had removed prior to the reversal?
Could be that your poop is really acidic and this could be the reason it hurts. I have this and have been prescribed Colestyramine powder this is to bind the acid in intestines. Best thing to do is to contact GI or IBD nurse for advice though.
Hope you get the right answer.