Historically, constipation has never been a problem for me. The constipation that precipitated my fissure was due to major surgery, and my bm's have been relatively loose since that time. However, Friday I felt that I was constipated, and knowing this is VERY BAD when you have a healing fissure, I was worried. When I finally "went", it did not seem like the stool was extremely large or hard, so why did I have so much trouble passing it?
Also, I racked my brain trying to figure out why I became constipated. I've been so careful with diet, drinking lots of water, and etc.
I definitely have more pain today, but I'm hopeful that I simply irritated the wound without completely re-tearing.
Thanks
Karen