Hi there,
I was diagnosed with a fisher and a fistula in July. I had been living with anal leakage for over a year -- thinking the dampness was normal? I guess I was just ashamed. But it finally got so bad I went to a colorectal Dr.
She removed the fistula and fisher. But right after the surgery I started to have really awful bowel movements (not at all like diarrhea, stool was normal but I became constipated -- I honestly believe this was from all the trauma down there). There was blood and some mucus. And so much pain and swelling.
I went back and saw the Dr and she said she thought I had another fistula. So she tried to burn it off. Holy ow. 4 days went by and the leakage was back. The Dr said it wasn't a fistula but now a fisher. By this time my bladder had started to leak while I was asleep and drip now and then throughout the day. I am 39 and am in good health (otherwise). Dr said she wasn't sure at this point what was actually happening. It could be food allergies but that I should go back to my General practioner. Needless to say I am not going back to her.
I saw my normal Dr and another Dr was brought in for consulting. They are stumped. I do not have diarrhea -- but my anus is clearly a mess. Leakage, swelling, mucus, blood, definitely hemorrhoids. But because I do not have diarrhea they aren't sure if it's Chrons. I was tested for Celiac disease -- still waiting on the results.
So now I am stuck with a leaky bladder, anal leakage, horrific swelling after a bowel movement. My stools seem to becoming a lot softer and there is mucus often now. Oh also, I am exhausted all of the time -- I could sleep all day. (that was why the dr's thought maybe Celiac)
Any thoughts or feedback or experience would be so welcome. I am at the end of my rope. :frown:
I was diagnosed with a fisher and a fistula in July. I had been living with anal leakage for over a year -- thinking the dampness was normal? I guess I was just ashamed. But it finally got so bad I went to a colorectal Dr.
She removed the fistula and fisher. But right after the surgery I started to have really awful bowel movements (not at all like diarrhea, stool was normal but I became constipated -- I honestly believe this was from all the trauma down there). There was blood and some mucus. And so much pain and swelling.
I went back and saw the Dr and she said she thought I had another fistula. So she tried to burn it off. Holy ow. 4 days went by and the leakage was back. The Dr said it wasn't a fistula but now a fisher. By this time my bladder had started to leak while I was asleep and drip now and then throughout the day. I am 39 and am in good health (otherwise). Dr said she wasn't sure at this point what was actually happening. It could be food allergies but that I should go back to my General practioner. Needless to say I am not going back to her.
I saw my normal Dr and another Dr was brought in for consulting. They are stumped. I do not have diarrhea -- but my anus is clearly a mess. Leakage, swelling, mucus, blood, definitely hemorrhoids. But because I do not have diarrhea they aren't sure if it's Chrons. I was tested for Celiac disease -- still waiting on the results.
So now I am stuck with a leaky bladder, anal leakage, horrific swelling after a bowel movement. My stools seem to becoming a lot softer and there is mucus often now. Oh also, I am exhausted all of the time -- I could sleep all day. (that was why the dr's thought maybe Celiac)
Any thoughts or feedback or experience would be so welcome. I am at the end of my rope. :frown:
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