by Luka » 29 Feb 2016, 11:39
Really interesting question! I like the answers so far. My family and friends know of my fissure issue since I've told them, but when I'm having problems, I'll usually just tell them I'm having pain to avoid specifics. They pretty much know what's wrong then.
For other people, I will just say I'm having pain issues (really vague) or digestion problems. I have acid reflux/GERD, so saying it's pain from an ulcer isn't far off from the truth.
This really shouldn't be an embarassing issue because so many people have anal fissures, as well as other butt issues like hemorroids, but nobody wants to talk about it outside a doctor's office (if even that) in our society. : ( It really sucks. In a way, it's kind of like anxiety and depression and other mental health issues. Nobody wants to discuss that, either, and there's such a stigma against it in our culture. Having all those issues myself is incredibly stressful since it makes you feel so alone. : (
January 2013 - Diagnosed with fissure. Eventually turned chronic.
History of IBS and anxiety disorder, along with fear of using bathrooms other than my own caused it.
Tried Diltiazem, but eventually developed a rash.
LIS surgery scheduled August 26th.