Monika: re Laurie:Re: Touchy Question

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Hi Monika:

Just a little joke on my part. Not self depracating in any way. With

hemhorroids to deal with myself, diapers to change, and with my mom

having the same problem as Bert, I can proudly say I have become a

resident expert on bums! Had to use my expertise for my colonoscopy

prep today as well - am at home and all aspects of the test were

negative, thank goodness (though I'm a little loopy as I write this,

the first moments of relaxation I've had in a while).

In any case, I love being part of this group because I learn so much

from others. And so many people bring so much experience and

knowledge to this group, I feel it gives more to me than I can ever

give back to it, so when I can answer a question with some level of

confidence (like yours) it feels really good.

Take it easy,

Laurie

> > > I think Bert would kill me if he knew I was posting this but

hey,

> > > modesty went out the window for me when this disease hit. Do

any

> > of

> > > you know what would work well to ease the discomfort, mainly

> > burning,

> > > in the rectal area caused by diarrhea? This has been the one

> major

> > > plaque for Bert throughout this whole process, and continues to

> > > be...even with meds, although somewhat controlled. Be that as

it

> > > may, he feels like a baby with diaper rash. He started

Desatine

> > > yesterday and it seems to help a little....any other

suggestions.

> > >

> > > Thanks bunches,

> > > Monika