1st of all I want to thank whomever organized this forum. I've never experienced a hell such as this in my 30 years on this planet and it's comforting to know that other's have made it through this condition.
I started suffering 3 weeks ago. I was convinced by my GP that this was internal/external hemorrhoids. He gave me hydrocortisone suppositories and told me to take hot baths. The external hemorrhoid has almost gone away but it's a slow process. I stopped the suppositories after a few days because they weren't helping and actually aggravated my condition. Now I'm 99.999% convinced that I have an anal fissure.
I have intense, extreme pain for hours after bowel movements. It's delayed, about 2 hours later. Thank God I've been able to work from home as needed but I don't know what else to do now. I've called my stupid GP this morning to ask for a referal but the nurse didnt call me back as promised. I'm calling my insurance tomorrow morning. I've tried high fiber diet (fruit, whole wheat, water, etc) and while it helps some of my stools are still too large or hard. I'm fckn dying, and now i'm just not eating. I know it's not healthy but I'm too scared to eat. Has anyone else tried this? Should I drink Ensure? Smoothies? What do I tell my insurance? That I need to see a clo-rectal specialist?
Thanks Guys!!!!
Jason