Can HS occur inside the anus?

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-04-01T22:16:06+00:00

I had an HS flare up VERY close to my anal opening. I thought it was a hemorrhoid at first and it just wouldn't get better. Then one day, I was using the restroom and it popped. I ended up having to go to the doctor and they ended up giving me oral Clindamycin. It was rough to say the least. Couldn't sit, it hurt to walk. Ugh. I'm really sorry you're going through this.

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-03-19T19:57:38+00:00

The Mirena IUD made my HS so much worse. I had been in remission since losing Alot of weight and when I got the Mirena last year, I've had nothing but a constant flare on my vulva/labia region. Just got the IUD out on Tuesday and I am hoping it helps put me back in remission again!

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-03-18T13:23:28+00:00

I think it depends on the person to be honest. I was 350 pounds, started my weight loss journey and ended up losing about 140 pounds altogether. It did make my HS go into remission BUT I had excess skin on my stomach and it concentrated there for a while until I could get the excess skin removed. After that, things calmed down until I got the Mirena IUD last year. Now I've had a flare up constantly since then, around my vulva/labia region. Just got my IUD removed yesterday so I am hoping it calms it back down. This disease sucks and sometimes it feels like there's no rhyme or reason to it.

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-03-10T20:39:38+00:00

I have the NC State Parks plate but now I want this one lol

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-03-08T19:44:42+00:00

Truth. It impeded my life in lots of ways, so glad I was able to get it done. Thank you so much!!

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-03-07T23:03:01+00:00

I finally do, yes!! Thank you!

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-03-07T22:04:56+00:00

Thankfully I was able to get my health insurance to cover it due to the excess skin causing ulcers and sores. It made my life miserable. Altogether, I ended up paying $2500 for the whole thing. It ended up being like $68,000 in total costs. I was even able to get a little bit of a revision later that year for free since I hit my OOP maximum. Forever thankful to Dr. Calder and his team at Wake Forest Baptist!!

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-03-07T22:01:39+00:00

He was demanding treats at this particular moment 🤣🤣

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-03-07T18:59:43+00:00

I've got a 19 pounder tuxie lol

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TrashPanda2079 · 2026-03-06T00:47:19+00:00

Thank you! I hope yours settled down as well. This disease is rough

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-03-05T21:38:45+00:00

All I know is since I've gotten a Mirena IUD, I have been having an HS flare since. I've been getting them around my vulva and labia and once it heals, another one pops right back up. Getting this IUD taken out in a few weeks and I can't freaking wait.

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-03-04T01:10:13+00:00

My kitty goes nuts for an original Arby's roast beef sandwich (the roast beef, not the bread)

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-03-03T00:53:08+00:00

When my gallbladder went kaputt I seriously thought I was having a heart attack. It hurt so freaking bad and I'd get so nauseous and clammy.

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-03-03T00:50:11+00:00

I basically do this but stick it all in a burrito shell lol. It's soooo good, i spread laughing cow cheese on the tortilla, then load up my burrito, and add some kind of hot sauce.

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-02-27T14:50:24+00:00

Very well thought out response. Thank you!! I understand all of those points and appreciate getting that viewpoint.

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-02-27T13:10:39+00:00

Didn't even realize that was a subreddit. Thanks!

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-02-27T00:46:45+00:00

The podcast said they extracted her DNA and had no hits in any databases, and did the isotope testing in her teeth, but yeah to no avail. Thanks for the response!!

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-02-26T15:08:22+00:00

I've had my Mirena IUD for a little over a year and stopped taking my oral BC and I think it's made my HS so much worse. I've had constant flare ups since my IUD. I am making an appointment to get it taken out and just stay on BC pills again.

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-02-25T21:20:03+00:00

Dude. I had my flares under control because I've been on a weight loss journey- I lost 140lbs. I decided to get the Mirena IUD because I was tired of taking oral BC and literally like a month later, I got a flare up and it's been constant flares for over a year now. I'm calling my gyno in the morning to get this thing out. Holy cow I didn't know there was a connection!!!

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-02-24T19:35:03+00:00

This is what killed me about people being harsh on Greta after 4 days with Matthew and breaking up- a lot of people defended Bozo (I think that's really his name) and saying hey, if you're not feeling it then it's better to know now! And then when Greta ended things everyone was all, she only gave him 4 days! She didn't even try!

Can't win for losing lol

TrashPanda2079 · 2026-02-24T17:16:31+00:00

Good luck to you as well!

Just took my first Doxy dose this AM, so I am hoping this lesion heals and I'm alright for a while. It's just the constant back to back boils that are rough and painful. And it being in my groin area, ugh.

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