Saffy, maybe run it by your Gp first before cutting it out altogether. Or maybe just cut it back by half of what your already taking or every second day etc. I think there is a balance you need to find between becoming constipated and your stools being too bulky. Prunes are always good to get things moving. Also the cream I got was by prescription so maybe there is a different cream you can try. I think mine was called xylocaine or something like that. And slather with zinc cream/ nappy rash before you go number two.