by small_flower » 20 Mar 2008, 18:08
I am sorry to hear you are having so many problems. It's amazing to find someone my own age on this board, I think there are a few "youngins" on the board, but we are all glad to have you all the same.
The hard tipped poo's definitely suck! I have that problem sometimes too. What I have found really helps is including more oils in your diet, olive oil or fish oil. I take fish oil capulets. Make sure you get the kind that promises no fishy burps! They don't break down until they are in your lower intestine. This coats everything up really nicely and lets it pass much more easily. Plus fish oil is good for a ton of other things in your body. So I definitely suggest fish oil!
My sphincter used to spasm much more before I had my LIS surgery. I remember being at my pediatricians office and trying to describe the feeling. I got a look like I was from another planet! My spasms are a very sharp pain, it feels like someone has just shoved a knife up there! Very painful, but with the LIS surgery, and me taking good care of myself, i have had very little spasming. If I do, its my bodies way of warning me to stop slacking on my diet.
I hope that you opt for the surgery if it is possible for you. It may be scary and embarrassing to think about, but trust me it is TOTALLY worth it! I have my life back now that I have had my surgery and I thank the lord for it every day.
Until then, follow the advice of our boardies here, look back at the old posts, keep sitzing, and avoid oranges! I am told the acid in the citrus fruits can cause stinging when it comes out the other end. I found that pears are really good and soft, and they have a lot of fiber. Fiber, water, baths, relaxing, short walks, and faith.
Hang in there! Keep posting. The people here are wonderfully supportive. I would've never gotten through my whole ordeal if I hadn't stumbled on this place.
Good luck
kate