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Issues with 'down there' pre surgery

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ftm420 Sun 06-Jul-25 10:40:56

I'm 2 weeks away from a total hip replacement. For over 2 weeks I've been trying to get a sore perineum and anal fissures to heal up.

I'm sore, itchy and uncomfortable on top of the hip pain. I've been using ovestin pessaries and anusol suppositories (both prescribed) for over a week now and I think it's helping.

How long should it take to clear up? I'm impatient as I need it gone before I start on the next round of pain post-op and don't need this hanging around.

The heatwave doesn't help and I'm trying to wear skirts / dresses to get some air (sorry but you know what I mean!).

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Mt61 Sun 06-Jul-25 10:59:33

Oh poor you. Will they do the hip surgery with open wounds? Probably need to tell the hospital.
I went to knee school last week & said to report any cuts & open sores.

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Lathyrus3 Sun 06-Jul-25 11:18:54

If there’s any infection \open sores there you must tell them. Particularly anal.

They may have to delay your surgery. This is for your safety. Please seek advice.

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AGAA4 Sun 06-Jul-25 11:23:24

Hopefully the medication will work soon. Sorry you are in so much discomfort.

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NotSpaghetti Sun 06-Jul-25 11:29:33

I would tell the hospital too.
You do not want the surgery to go wrong.
Even my dentist won't work on my teeth near my surgery appointment!

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ftm420 Sun 06-Jul-25 17:49:34

I'm not bleeding any more and my bladder specialist said my perineum is not infected. Hope that's OK?

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Visgir1 Sun 06-Jul-25 17:57:40

Glad it now sounds OK.. With a THR the cut will be at the outside of your thigh reaching into your butt, shouldn't interfere with your "undercarriage" but let the team know just in case.
Best of luck.. Visit the Hip and Knee section, brilliant advise on there.
Best of luck

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ftm420 Sun 06-Jul-25 18:06:03

I have my pre-op on Friday, so x-ing my fingers & keeping up the treatment.

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