I developed a fissure in September 2006, and had LIS in October 2011. I was in pain post-surgery until December 2011, and then things began to improve. In May 2013, I developed pain which at times feels different than fissure-related pain. I don't know whether this is related to LIS scar tissue or whether I have a hemorrhoid. I often can identify a sore spot at the 3 o'clock position, which feels like a bump. There is itchiness in the anal area, at times, burning after some bms, and scanty traces of blood at times in my underwear. I'm now on my third CRS who plans to do a colonoscopy this month so that he can see the state of the area. He said if I'm too tight or in spasm, we won't be able to do the procedure. He said the internal muscle is tight despite LIS; that's part of my anatomy, and he can see why I'm in pain. Here are my questions:
1) What is pain from spasm like? We're always told we're experiencing spasm, but I'm wondering if my pain is hemorrhoidal, and has been misdiagnosed.
2) A few times a year, I'll awaken early in the morning to a cramp-like pain in the anal area. I have to walk it off for about an hour. Even though this pain is more intense, I far prefer it because I know it will subside and not linger for days or weeks. This type of pain feels like what spasm should feel like to me, like a muscle cramp in the leg. Does anyone ever waken to a cramping sensation in the anus?
3) Has anyone not been able to do a colonoscopy because of spasm or tightness?
Thanks for all your help. I hate this pain!!!
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