Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Support Group
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common intestinal disorder that is characterized by bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, and constipation. Typically no abnormalities appear during standard medical testing, and so irritable bowel syndrome is identified by the symptoms. Although irritable bowel syndrome can cause serious discomfort, the intestines are not harmed.
I'm going out of my mind. I'm pretty sure I have anal fissures that won't heal. The itching and pain is crazy intense. For the most part the pain isn't the worst I've had but the itching, oh my word! I was planning to make a doc appointment when I got back to my apartment after spending time out at my parents but then my period started and now it's the weekend so the earliest I can get in is next week sometime....probably mid-end of the week.
I had a shower and just the warm water touching the area about did me in. The room started going dark on me. That was painful. So I don't think soaking in a bath would help. I've tried hydro-cortisone cream with a mix of canestin or similar type product on the off chance it's yeast but I really think it's tears. I'm trying hard not to scratch but sometimes it's impossible. I've also at time when I'm at wits end used a q-tip with some vitamin e oil and applied it to the area or sometimes polysporin...usually whatever is on hand. I don't know what to do until I can get in with the doctor. I thought about calling the medical support line that this province has set up but to be honest I'm too embarrassed. It's hard enough to write about here.
I take probiotics, don't let myself get constipated (take miralax), sometimes seems hard to get totally clean after a bowel movement so I always use cottenelle wet wipes, and there is almost always fresh blood. I will be mentioning to my doc when I see her.
Wondering if anyone knows any home remedies or has any suggestions that I can try until I can get to my doctor?
I had a shower and just the warm water touching the area about did me in. The room started going dark on me. That was painful. So I don't think soaking in a bath would help. I've tried hydro-cortisone cream with a mix of canestin or similar type product on the off chance it's yeast but I really think it's tears. I'm trying hard not to scratch but sometimes it's impossible. I've also at time when I'm at wits end used a q-tip with some vitamin e oil and applied it to the area or sometimes polysporin...usually whatever is on hand. I don't know what to do until I can get in with the doctor. I thought about calling the medical support line that this province has set up but to be honest I'm too embarrassed. It's hard enough to write about here.
I take probiotics, don't let myself get constipated (take miralax), sometimes seems hard to get totally clean after a bowel movement so I always use cottenelle wet wipes, and there is almost always fresh blood. I will be mentioning to my doc when I see her.
Wondering if anyone knows any home remedies or has any suggestions that I can try until I can get to my doctor?
I had an anal fissure for awhile.. when it first tore I thought I was dying I was in so much pain so I know where you're at. Try to put some epsom salts in the bath and have a warm bath... try to relax. You'll need to take a stool softner so you don't keep opening your fissure... take this until you feel it healing up... it's important that it heals or you can get an infection. Your doctor will probably give you the cream that goes inside and on the outside to help it heal and prevent infection. For now, you can take Vaseline and try to lather it on the outside only to just help soothe it. Just try to lay down (sitting will be uncomfortable) and try to relax. I would go to the doctor even if you have your period.. (they've seen it all before don't worry). Maybe just wear a tampon to help them tell where the blood is coming from. Just try to keep your body calm and relaxed and get to the doctor asap. You can even go to a walk in or emergency room. Don't worry, it will heal just give it time.