by Scientist2516 » 23 Sep 2013, 14:13
Hi England, welcome to the least popular club in the world!
You sound just like me. Fine after a BM until those horrible spasms hit. I don't really know how to do the pain scale, but I was rolling around in bed crying and biting my fingers. So yes, really bad. That stage lasted about 1 month. (but not in pain the whole time. I had terrible nights maybe twice a week).
Like you, I found walking and standing to be the worst. Sitting down was better. Lying on my side was also OK.
I second everything Buttastic says.
Especially the hot water bottle. But keep it warm! Not hot!
This will ease the spasms, relax the anal sphincter and get blood circulating in the area. The nice thing about it is that you can sit on the bottle for hours, whereas you do eventually have to get out of the bath.
So now, three months on, I feel fine. The pain gradually became less. Eventually the spasms stopped and all I had was a bit of soreness. I credit 1) soft BMs, 2) nitroglycerine (but nifedipine and diltiazem are also good to try), and 3) hot water bottle.
All the very best to you.
Nifedipine/lidocaine, no help
Diltiazem, effective, but caused major rash
Nitroglycerine, effective.
Topical estrogen for final healing.
Gentle heat to bottom - pain relief, muscle relaxant
Kondremul mineral oil
Time - lots of time.
Status - Healed!