Split in pereneum - difficulty passing stools

Yes I hadn’t similar and really the only thing that fixed it was an op. Lots of water and I still have Metamucil every day. That was about 4 years ago and I’ve not had any problems since. The specialist told me a tear will never fix itself there.

good luck!

Thank you.  I've just been diagnosed with LS, and the doctor said that it would be difficult to heal the splits and that there was nothing they could do about LS.  I'm glad i found this forum and will go back to him.

 

You will need to talk to a bum specialist 😊

I had a long history of anal tears which were treated by botox injections - anyway long story short.  Once I was diagnosed with LS and treated the anus with clob plus also using glycerin tablets to ease passage of stools, these have finally healed, although I do have to be very careful with self management.  I'm in a much better place with all of this than I was several years ago, so please have hope that things could improve.  Every best wish.

Thank you.

 

I struggle with the same problem! I now see a gastroenterologist, which I suggest you do as well.

My doctor had me increase the fiber in my diet, either with fiber pills or naturally through food. I also realized that my daily water intake was terrible, which is not good when you’re on a high fiber diet. So now I track my water and per my doctor’s instructions, I aim for 80oz a day. During the time that I know it gets worse for me (during my period) I also use Miralax if necessary. I also find that putting Vaseline around the area before going to the bathroom always helps!

Hello Ann, I suffer with a very painful perineum but at the vaginal opening end.  Have you discussed your problem with your GP or Consultant?  I only ask as I have recently had bleeding when passing stools and found out I have yet another autoimmune disorder Ulcerative Colitis.

Good luck Ann with the bowel specialist, you are doing the right thing.  I know what you mean about self diagnosing online, its not a good thing.  The information on the internet can be a great resource but can also be very conflicting and scary.

Sending you lots of love!

I recently started having this same problem.

I had to ask for lidocaine ointment to numb my rectum when i passed stools .

I also started seeing a new gyn. Who specializes gyn oncolgy, because my derm found some squamous cells on my labia.

If these issues are not painful and embarrassing enough , now my poop chute seems like it narrowed.

My new GYN told me .. Crisco

I slather it all over the nether region and it has healed up a lot of the red inflamed areas .

And my squatty potty helps me too

The crisco helps with that itching too .

I try to stay out of underware . Wear only night gowns ,dressed,skirts. No panties .

Beach towels on my seats . Holy smokes.