by Luka » 25 Aug 2013, 12:42
splinterboy, please go-away!, and just 'pain' tired,
Thank you everyone for the encouragement. :) Still having ups and downs, but trying to take it one day at a time.
just 'pain' tired - I did manage to get a discount on my last visit to the CRS. Normally an appointment is $500, but he only charged me $200. He didn't do a full exam with anoscope or anything and I told him I didn't have insurance, so that's probably why. I have no idea if this other CRS will do the same. I really hope he will. I guess I just have to keep emphasizing that I don't have insurance and have to pay everything from my own funds.
I'm just concerned how much LIS will be, if I need it. I really don't want to try the Botox if it's not as successful as LIS. It will just cost me more money if it doesn't work. I'm guessing LIS is thousands of dollars with general anesthesia? *sigh* Obviously it's something I need to discuss with the CRS.
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.