by Deleted User 579 » 17 Aug 2011, 10:07
I understand your desire to just get the surgery and heal that fissure. Many of us were in the same situation and basically demanded the surgery. But if you have reason to believe that you have Crohns or UC, then your doc will likely order a colonoscopy and possibly other tests for you. Surgery is a complicated option for people with Crohns or UC because those conditions make it very difficult to heal. I think you should have a good, long talk with your specialist about ruling out IBD (inflammatory bowel disearse, like Crohns and UC) before making any decisions about treatment options. That said, try not to diagnose yourself. I know it's really difficult not to google all your symptoms - I did that too! But in many cases, that just causes more worry than is necessary. :D The best thing to do is tell your doc about all your symptoms and ask for the tests to determine if you do have an underlying condition.
I really hope you get this sorted soon and get down to treating the fissure! :D