Hi all,
I am new to this forum, and I don't know why I haven't checked this out sooner. Last October/November I was diagnosed with 2 anal fissures from continous constipation over the years. I eat the right thing, drink A LOT of water, and work out. However, my body is just prone to constipation from IBS and a mild case of Crohn's, which I discovered after getting my second colonoscopy once the fissures happened. I have never experienced more pain then when the fissures happened. Almost a year later and I have become numb to the pain. It has gotten a lot better, but they are still there. I treat them with a cream as well a numbing cream when I go to the bathroom. I see my doctor every couple of months and he says slowly but surely they are healing.
The problem is I am only 20 (almost 21). We agreed that getting surgery wouldn't be the right way to go due to te chance of incontinence and being so young. I have learned to handle the fissures as best as I can, yet the problem is when I have sex. (Sorry to anyone who thinks this may be a little to personal an because I am 20). However, long story short I am still with my high schol boyfriend and we are going on 4 years despite being at different colleges. Anyway, I don't know if its the fear that its going to hurt or the actaully hurting but having sex is really hard and painful (no anal sex btw; never have and honestly never ever will). Is there any adivce for having intercourse or any advice regarding any of my story. Please let me know.
Just a young girl seeking help..