Hey everyone.
New here. I've been dealing with an AF since Monday, so not very long. My first one... I've had IBS for more than 15 years (I'm 27 now) and I was dealing with some constipation before the AF occurred. It's probably what caused it. I saw a doctor yesterday (who also happens to be a friend of mine.) He says my AF is small and should heal pretty fast. He didn't prescribe me anything because he feels that it's not necessary. Now, as you all know the pain in unbearable and I haven't really left my house aside from running a few errands nearby. I am feeling quite down and nervous about it, especially after reading more about it and realizing that it could take a while for it to heal...
Last night, I didn't sleep at all. I had a BM a couple of hours before I was in bed. Every time that I was about to doze off into actual sleep, I would get a spasm and I'd be up again. This went on all night. I took a melatonin (which I never take) and it didn't help. The pain from the spasms just didn't let me sleep. The spasms happen when I am so close to sleeping. It's very strange...
Have any of you ever dealt with any of this? I barely slept the night before from pain, but last night I was actually tired but couldn't sleep due to the spasms... I don't know how many nights I can go without sleeping. I'm sure that doesn't help with the healing. Will an actual sleeping pill do it for me?
Also, I have a couple of questions about cleanliness. What do you guys use to keep it clean down there after a BM? Do you moisturize with an ointment every time as well? And lastly, my doctor friend told me to use Desitin or A+D... Any luck any of them?
I've learned a great deal from this place already. Thank you!