Hi Everyone,
All of last year I followed a low carb diet, with exercise and had a protein whey drink every morning. I did suffer with constipation but this is not abnormal for me. Started to notice on certain days that if I walked around, my anus would feel itchy. By September it became itchy and sore every day and if I needed to go to the loo more than once, it would really burn. I searched around on the internet, and learnt that quite a few people who were using protein whey were complaining of itchy bottoms as well. I stopped the diet in October. However the itchiness and soreness continues. I went to my doctor who did not even examine me, just told me to drink water and eat more fibre. I have tried many otc creams etc but nothing helps. I even sent for Pranicure which burns when you put it on, but does stop the itching. I would say, my bottom is very neat with a small tag, but no piles externally. However it seems to be inflamed inside, but it has never bled. The itching and soreness seems to be in different places at different times, although I do feel as if I have something caught in the sphincter area, which also feels numb. I don't really get a strong urge to go to the toilet, but go every morning although I have to push a bit. I suffer with anxiety, so I am also scared of what this might be. The only good thing is, I have never seen any blood. Anyone else had anything similar please, as this is really driving me crazy.