My name is Lisa and I'm 33 years old. I was diagnosed with stage 2 rectal cancer in January of this year. I did 5 1/2 weeks of chemo and radiation. I had my low anterior resection surgery on July 19th, 2017, just a few weeks ago. I have a temporary ileostomy which I am working on getting used to. The hardest part of healing so far has been the pain in my backside. Sometimes I have a sharp pain in my anus or rectal area that subsides after like 10-15 excruciating seconds. However, the worst part is the overwhelming burning and itching feeling in my anus. Is this normal? I bought a Preparation H cream that I'm hoping will help a little but today after I took a shower, I was standing up and applying the cream, I went a little into the anus with the cream and felt something that felt like stitches!!!!!!! Are my stitches that low? Please tell me this is normal!!! This has to be what is causing my discomfort!!!
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