Ok. Im sick of the pain, discomfort and general need to rely on meds to feel normal.
After 6 weeks of GTN and corticosteroid suppositories, I went to the hospital to sign the release form for LIS. I was seen by 2 young female surgeons who performed a digital exam to reasses the situation. (I have been feeling a little better compared to last month but the fissure seems to be flaring up again hence the decision). I admit, being a man it did feel a little awkward having 2 female docs looking at the mess down there but as long as they take care of me, Im all for it. One doc mentioned she saw my fissure on the 7 oclock position which did raise some suspition but nothing to worry about provided the fissure heals post op. The CRS i went to last month never mentioned this and said I had a superficial posterior internal fissure with no sentinel even though I did feel a hard lump close to the fissure site. Today they told me otherwise. My concern isnt the LIS itself anymore its new info that the fissure may in fact be on the side or I may have multiple.
Considering I have a fissure in a posterolateral quadrant, is this a sure sign there is an underlying cause for the fissures like crohns, ibs etc or should I not worry and this could occasionally happen and not necessarily mean anything. Im scared sh*#&ess that the fissure could be a sign of something permanent. I know I sound like a worry-wart but I just need a little peace of mind and reassurance. Has anybody gone through similar? Building the courage for LIS was enough of a battle in itself. Ive never been operated before!