Hi
I had a major flare up with my AF back in June. I ignored it and an abscess formed behind the anal fissure last weekend. I saw a surgeon on Tuesday after not feeling right. They drained it and put me on antibiotics for 3 weeks. We have surgery tenatively scheduled for Dec 18th if it doesn't heal.
I have been on antibiotics for a couple days now. The abscess is alot smaller but it feels like a rope in the harden area. In that area, there is a tiny hole that drains pus (I suspect that is where the dr drained it, but it hasn't closed). Anyways, I have noticed that as the day goes on, the pain increases. I get back pain and alot of pain/pressure and burning in the rectal area. On several occasions during the day, I will get a sharp pain around the anal fissure that takes my breath away. By 6 pm, I am having to take pain meds so that I can sit or walk.
I am starting to wonder if the abscess is alot deeper than we thought. It amazes me that I am still getting pus from it. Today, I got a little blood. Is it common to experience these symptoms from an anal abscess and anal fissure. My dr is out this week on vacation. If I need too, I can call them and see the oncall dr or wait until my appt next week.