I wonder if you could have pelvic floor dysfunction like I have. I will be taking pelvic floor retraining classes later this year for it. (My pelvic floor muscle doesn't work right.) The anal rectal manometry test showed this. I would try taking some Miralax--maybe just 1/2 capful and see what happens! Good luck.

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Amy,
How were you diagnosed with PFD? Was it with the anal rectal manometry test like I had?? What makes you feel that you have less control of your sphincter?
Cheryl

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I do not have or had any nerve damage or pelvic floor dysfunction and I go 2-3 times a day (had all my life), but while I had a fissure I had episodes of poop getting "stuck". My sphincter would get into such spasm that even AIR had trouble getting out !!! The fact that Amy had no problems when her fissure was healed is a proof that pain and the fissure cause her having trouble "letting go" - again - my theory :roll: I remember having to "push" a tooth-paste soft poop , and it will go out thin as a small finger - that is how strong my contractions were due to searing pain : (((.
I am so sorry Amy that you have to endure so much pain down there and for a such a long time - you are incredibly strong person and also very persistent in your search for the answers - I am sure you will find one for yourself soon

I have to agree, Fiss. Once you get AF, the sphincter is no longer as viable as it used to be in performing it's function. It's just too tight. The stool can't pass. Then lay on top of even mild constipation and hoo boy, what trouble...