I have been dealing with a fissure for over 15 yrs. Seems to have flared up again and been causing LOTS of pain now for 2 months. The cortisone suppositories aren't doing any good at this point. It nice to read that others have the spasms. That is the most painful for me, doesn't seem to ever relax. I have an appt in 3 days with the colon rectal dr. I wasn't sure about the spasms, was hard to explain to my hubby why I was in tears after a BM and curling up in a ball until the pain passed. But it seems that my sphincter muscle is staying tight all day long. Passing gas hurts like all get out.
Sometimes the pain is felt in my hamstrings on both legs.