Fungal Infection Before Reversal: Seeking Advice

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bswanson62
Sep 24, 2025 8:33 pm

I'm due for reversal in 5 days. My luck, I developed a fungal infection. My nurse recommended Flonase sprayed on the skin for the itch and inflammation, miconazole powder, and skin barrier wipes. I think I will change my bag every day in hopes that it will clear up before Monday. Keep your fingers crossed for me, please. If you have any other suggestions, don't hesitate to chime in. Have a wonderful day.

Past Member
Sep 25, 2025 12:03 am
Very helpful

Also, ask for a Fluconazole pill or a few. I had to see a dermatologist to get it.

bswanson62
Sep 25, 2025 2:02 am

Thanks so much!

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Angelica- As usual, you've written another interesting post. February 5th, 2019, was my reversal surgery after having an ileo for 6 months. I'm one of those fortunate success stories. Of course, things are different now, and I still have to be careful about what and how much I eat, as I don't have a colon. At first, I was afraid to leave the house. My biggest fear was having to use a public bathroom and have the toilet not flush! Even now, when I know that I'll be in someone else's home, I won't eat anything beforehand. I read other people's stories and sometimes feel guilty for having had it so easy, not to mention that I have a significant other who is 100 percent supportive. I've gotten so much out of this website and truly feel for those of you who have it so much worse than I. But I feel it necessary to let folks hear about the success stories.

ron in mich
Sep 25, 2025 12:34 pm

Hi B, if you can, after applying the antifungal, let your skin air out for a while if you can.

Karliegirl33
Sep 25, 2025 12:35 pm

Fingers crossed 🤞.

Good luck!!!

 

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cjgershman
Sep 28, 2025 4:52 pm

My husband had the same thing and took the same medication, and it cleared up.