by Ever the Optimist » 27 Jul 2012, 14:16
Hi Goalie,
Sorry you're having to contend with all the physical and mental pain that a fissure brings and it seems very possible that it IS the cause of most of those pains - not too sure of the abdominal/ back pain connection though? Have you been diagnosed with IBS ever?? and have you always had the pain or has it developed with the fissure? I ask because when my fissure was really acute, I would adopt all sorts of strange positions either sitting/ eating dinner etc or on the loo to find the most comfortable position to poo! I actually started to ache, get pain in certain areas and get some abdominal pain too but this did pass after a couple of weeks....I think you need to go back and have another good chat with your CRS and demand some answers to your questions and if you're not happy, get another opinion elsewhere from another CRS...To me, it sounds like the whole stress is just wearing you out! Having to work with all the additional physical pain and stress, plus maybe having to make excuses to work mates, worrying about BM's whilst at work is all EXHAUSTING stuff...and then you have to work too! No wonder, you are so shattered....If your family is supportive, I'm certain they will be there for you 100% and don't beat yourself up for not doing those chores. You just need to take it as easy as poss, go back and get the opinion you need and go from there. Your CRS may well discuss surgery with you as an option but would probably recommend Diltizam cream or Rectogesic as a first option, both of which can be really helpful in helping the fissure heal or even Botox....
I'm certain you'll find your happy ending :) ..you just need to find your path and here's hoping you get things moving very soon with the help and treatment you need.
Good luck with it all :)
PS: Scour this site for all sorts of tips for pain relief and support. I'm 100% you'll get all of the answers you might want and the reassurance you need.
Chronic Fissure diagnosed December 2011
Healed by Diltiazem around Feb 2013
Anal Fistula followed burst abscess in June 2012
2 internal troublesome piles remain & suspected, but undiagnosed, ongoing Levator Ani type symptoms & flare-ups