My situation - have had AF/Hem off and on but very minor for years. Never knew how bad it can get until last month. Took a very long vacation, long flights, change of conditions, bus tours and progressively got worse. Just my luck was misdiagnosed as Hem when it was a case of AF. Now in my 2nd week of Nitro, bed rest, sitz baths, stool softeners and diet/hydration management. Acute spasmic week 1 pain after BM mostly gone but still discomfort and very little room for being active (lying down all the time sucks but most comfortable, walking around the house and 15 min in I am bothered with pressure and itch/burns). Keeping fingers crossed that I am on the mend, will report back in a week.
In the meantime in the spirit of optimism - can I get your feedback if you've recovered. If so here are some questions
- what were the signs of progress, healing. I know every case is different - but would love to know
- (can't find any literature) if i recover can i get back to a normal life - I was very active (sports/walking/travel) - do people return to being normal physically beyond staying on top of diet, hydration and BM's
Open to other topics to discuss on the way to recovery! Thanks