by Ever the Optimist » 15 Oct 2012, 14:37
Hi,
I have mild IBS and am even more mindful of it since the fissure came along. I have learned from this experience that stress plays a major role in the effects on my bowels. Whilst I've never suffered "major" constipation, I recognise now that when stressed, I do find it harder to go, hence the straining, which probably caused the fissure in the first place, either that or bouts of that and alternating diarrohea...Since getting the fissure and in a bid, to never get another again, I'm really careful to regulate my stress levels and ensure I eat well to keep things as soft as possible, so even if I am struggling to go, at least, I know it will come out soft! To the best of my knowledge I don't have any other bowel related disorders but I do think my stress related IBS caused a lot of the problem! (That and childbirth too) :)
Chronic Fissure diagnosed December 2011
Healed by Diltiazem around Feb 2013
Anal Fistula followed burst abscess in June 2012
2 internal troublesome piles remain & suspected, but undiagnosed, ongoing Levator Ani type symptoms & flare-ups