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[anetap4545]

9 years of rectal itching afyer thyroid removal. Done all all test is this worms? No movement, horrendously itchy anus. Every night. Had gallbladder out 3 months ago plus 100 other symptoms. Is this worms? Have done stool tests, creams , you name it. I'm still here with this hell.

[radd]

anetap4545,

Look into anal yeast infections (candida) medicalnewstoday.com/articl...

If this sounds feasible you will need to commit to a candida elimination program that targets the whole body as well as treating the local area.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Looking at previous posts

You had thyroidectomy after Graves’ disease

Have you tried gluten free diet

3 months ago very under medicated with TSH of 4

Have you retested since increasing to 125mcg levothyroxine

Do you always get same brand Levo at each prescription

Recommended that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally just before 9am, only drink water between waking and test and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)

Have you had T3 added yet?

Typically starting on just 5mcg (1/4 tablet)

Slowly increasing to 2 doses per day

On T3 - day before test split T3 as 2 or 3 smaller doses spread through the day with last dose 8-12 hours before test

Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins

Testing options and includes money off codes for private testing

thyroiduk.org/testing/

Medichecks Thyroid plus antibodies and vitamins

medichecks.com/products/adv...

Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes antibodies, cortisol and vitamins

bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...

Only do private testing early Monday or Tuesday morning.

Link about thyroid blood tests

thyroiduk.org/testing/thyro...

Symptoms of hypothyroidism

thyroiduk.org/signs-and-sym...

Tips on how to do DIY finger prick test

support.medichecks.com/hc/e...

Medichecks and BH also offer private blood draw at clinic near you, or private nurse to your own home…..for an extra fee

[Hedgeree]

Hi anetap4545,

If it is threadworms they can cause much itching but they're easily treated. Just speak with your GP though think you can also buy OTC treatment (but not 100% sure of that)

Another condition that can cause intense itching at nighttime is Lichen Sclerosis. Have a look online and see if your symptoms are similar. The itching with that can be really awful (I've just been diagnosed with it)

Hope you find some answers soon.

[Contra21 in reply to Hedgeree]

Is your itching sometimes all day? How we were diagnosed?

[Hedgeree in reply to Contra21]

Hi Contra21,

I realised myself what my problem could be so was diagnosed by a GP then officially 'confirmed' by a dermatologist after I was referred.

Sometimes it is afternoon and evening if I feel hot or getting flustered but usually mostly night time very itchy and sore.

[Contra21 in reply to Hedgeree]

Saw a dr and a derm but they haven't said anything. Wonder what Lt is I've seen every dr and specialist with just you have pruitis ani 🤔

[Hedgeree in reply to Contra21]

Hi Contra,

I don't know where you are in Australia but just found this site

thewomens.org.au/health-inf...

It describes what LS is and the usual symptoms.

[Contra21 in reply to Hedgeree]

No cure! I dont have white patches

[Hedgeree in reply to Contra21]

Yes unfortunately 😐

[Contra21 in reply to Hedgeree]

Can it be internal rectal itching too?

[Hedgeree in reply to Contra21]

Not sure sorry.

[anetap4545 in reply to Hedgeree]

Did they give you any cream ? was in in the rectum.too?

[Hedgeree in reply to anetap4545]

Yes for the Lichen Sclerosis? I'm prescribed a steroid cream that I apply at night time. Some itching on both bum cheeks but not in rectum thankfully. Struggling to use the cream as I'm always hot and don't like feeling greasy but I have to as the itching is awful.

[Contra21 in reply to Hedgeree]

Between bum cheeks?

[Hedgeree in reply to Contra21]

Yes not a pleasant experience; the itching is awful 😐 Worse evening and at night.

[Contra21 in reply to Hedgeree]

How I feel for 9 years on the anus. Can a dermatologist diagnose this?

[Hedgeree in reply to Contra21]

Yes I was seen by a GP first but then confirmed by a dermatologist.

[Contra21 in reply to Hedgeree]

I have no white patches on skin though

[humanbean]

you can also buy OTC treatment (but not 100% sure of that)

Yes, that is true - no prescription required. The standard product is called Ovex. It comes in single dose or 4 dose packets.

[anetap4545 in reply to humanbean]

We don't have that here in Australia but have tried other and nothing.

[humanbean in reply to anetap4545]

You might be able to find this :

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meben...

It's the active ingredient in Ovex.

[anetap4545 in reply to humanbean]

Tried then both and no relief