by MikeJ » 18 Dec 2011, 21:57
I had my LIS in July 2011 and still suffering with a tight, clinched butt when I need to #2. I take Miralax every morning and I take stool softener every night before I go to bed. I eat properly and I drink plenty of water. My body wants to #2 and tells me to go to the restroom, but my muscle down there doesn't chill out and allow for the process to take place. I sometimes get minor blood when I strain to get the poop out, but the discomfort only lasts for a few minutes. The pain is maybe 1/10 of the torture I had pre-LIS. I have nitro cream if necessary, but haven't used it since pre-LIS plus the headache ruins my day. My specialist seems quick to go back to surgery and doesn't have other options for me. My insurance stinks and I really don't want to shell out another $2000 for another surgery that might not correct the tightness. Any suggestions?