Hi,
It's good to know I'm not alone with this.
I've just been diagnosed this last week. I'm 49 and have had these pains down there since I was 12 or so. I thought it was a prostate problem and have been to so many doctors for prostate checks and never could find anything. My excruciating pains have always occurred when clinching up down there. I always thought it was from clinching my prostate. Last Saturday I was going bm and rip! Excruciating pain! Went to my gp and he examined and said I have 3 fissures. He gave me a cream called proctosol. Don't know if it helps or not. I'm petrified to go to the bathroom. I have an appointment with a colon and rectal surgeon this coming Friday. I just want to make it to then. One moment at a time. How do I relax knowing that the next bm may hurt so much? Anyway, I'm uncomfortable, sad, worried and scared. I know y'all won't consider this whining because you have felt what I'm feeling.
Peace
Paul