Has anyone ever had fissure-related pain radiate upwards toward the lower back?
I've been dealing with some nether region pain/discomfort lately and am trying to figure out what the heck it is. It feels like fissure pain in that it hurts to poop, but is dull and more poorly localized compared to what I recall of fissure pain. So far I've seen a CRS who tells me it's rectal muscle spasms but it seems weird that I would sometimes feel it in my lower back as well.
The pain is on the left side only and feels like I have a bruise inside my butt and like the actual left butt check is sore/tender. However it can't be reproduced by touching the area. I'm seeing another CRS later this week and also my new primary care doctor who is an excellent guy that specializes in Sports Medicine and knows a lot about skeletal issues. Working out the ol' health insurance card. Any feedback in the meantime would be most welcome. I almost hope that this is still the fissure rather than a brand new problem.