I have had experiences just like most of the people on this site. Often there is some kind of remission. In my experience the 'problem' is always parasitic. If I regularly do a parasite cleanse, and stop feeding them through watching my diet carefully I can make a difference down there and begin to feel normal again. If/when they come back (and you NEVER get rid of them completely) I convince myself it's a hemorrhoid, dietary intolerance or something else. It never is and back I go to as many parasite protocols I can think of, not necessarily all together though. Parasites are insidious things; they adapt, get to you eat what they like, manifest in many different ways and always have you seeking other causes for their presence. My protocol includes 'Herb Pharm - Intestinal Tract Defense', bentonite clay (it attracts and binds them up and out they go), diamataceous earth (shreds the adults and eggs alike), Grapefruit seed extract supplement and icluding in my diet garlic( or supps), ginger and lots of leafy raw greens. I cut down grains, meat and dairy when I go after them too.
I hope this might help some of you. Your symptoms are consistent with my own. No colonoscopy or tests will reveal the real culprit here.
The longer I live with this the more I am attuned to their presence in my body. Other symptoms may include a dry cough when lying down at night, itchy nose (high up passage), slight itch in the eye corner, faint crawling sensation in anal area to name a few.
Pinworms are the obvious parasite people consider since they are so prevalent. However, round worms and rope worms should also be considered and if you have had or do have candida overgrowth you almost certainly have a parasite infestation. They hide out in the candida bloom.
Hopefully, this might help some of you in despair.
I was thinking back to what I have done different with my cleansing and came up with the Cottonelle wet wipes. If I subside from the use of them I seem to clear up a bit plus the doctor told me to use Polysporum and boy this does give me relief and can sleep all night.
Since reading a lot about the wet wipes I have decided to discontinue the use of them and perhaps go back to my old faithful ones I have used for years without and problems.
I have found that using tucks pads (witch hazel) helps stop the burning itch almost immediately after use! I even carry a few in my purse. It does burn when it first hits the skin but stops quickly and the relief is almost instant! I hope this helps! However i am also looking for something preventative to stop it from happening all together so if anyone has any ideas it would be appreciated!