Sue, Sana, Angel...thanks to all of you for the well wishes! Sorry I didn't reply sooner, I haven't been online much.
Nine days later and I can feel that big progress has been made. It's so nice to NOT poop knives! The knives have been reduced to maybe a thumbtack, ha.
It still isn't perfect, and it still itches like heck for an hour or so after going...but definitely progress.
Hope all of you are feeling better yourselves! I care about each and every one of your asses! :)