Hi,
I have written on different forums regarding being "healed" but still having ongoing pain during and after bm so wanted to hear from others who have healed naturally, with botox or surgically to see if this is normal.
I had a fissure for two months and it healed with nifedipine after 6 weeks. I went back to the doctor because I was still having pain after bowel movements; dull rectal pain throughout the day but I was surprised to know that my fissure had healed. I've been to several doctors and they all have said that they don't see an active fissure (last CRS suggested that I might have a little tear so he suggested botox (despite having a normal sphincter; no tests performed to determine this just digital exam); I am seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist (was told that I have a pelvic floor dysfunction) for the last two months but no effect to my pain.
My symptoms: rectal burning/ stinging, paper cut feeling around my anus; sitting for long periods of time makes the burning pain increase, sometimes too much walking does it too. When I have a bowel movement it stings/ burns and when I wipe it stings and is tender to the touch. I feel dull ache (soreness)/ pain all day; there is no visible irritation or redness. In the month of June, I've had 9-10 days of little to no pain... others have mentioned that they get discomfort once in a while but mine is more constant than others.
I had the fissure for two months, and its been two and a half months since its been healed, how long does it take for your bum to get back to normal sensation/ no pain? (longer than the fissure itself)...crazy!
For those of you who are healed, do you still have tenderness when you touch or have stinging pain when you wipe?