by Scientist2516 » 24 Oct 2013, 16:31
Just checking in to say - everything is still fine! My family went to the Appalachians last week, we hiked every day - not far, about 6 miles a day, but enough to challenge my butt, and I had no pain other than a little surface burning.
I wore leggings under my skirt and was warm and comfortable! I sat on a hot water bottle every evening while we watched movies. It was very cosy.
Now we are home, I'm wearing jeans again, and feel fine. Again, a bit of surface burning every now and then, but nothing to worry about. My sentinel pile seems to be shrinking. The painful hemmie seems to be gone. I am so happy. I've got a full weekend of dancing coming up, and I'm not afraid at all.
And (sorry if this is TMI) I've resumed my sex life, which was down to almost nil because everything down there just felt so yucky, that even when I wasn't in pain, I just had no desires at all. So it's a huge relief to have my normal feelings back.
As JHH said, I have my life back. It's not exactly the same life, because 1) I now drink far more water, and I'm really careful to get enough fibre. and 2) I know how lucky I am not to be in constant pain. I will NEVER forget how lucky I am.
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!