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Posted 5/6/2013 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hello I just wanted to post in here because i found a solution to stop the intense pain that wakes me up sometimes. I have been suffering with sudden cramps (in my anal area ) in the night for about 15-16 years and I know all too well that the pain can become quite severe and last for longer then I’d care to remember. No matter what I did, where I sat or how I lay the pain would not shift.   So I started testing various positions to lay in and drinking different things to maybe help. Anyway to cut a long story short I found a solution that has worked every time for about the past 4-5 years. Takes about 5-15 minutes to work and then its straight back to bed. I’ve never had another attack in the same night after using my solution either.   You may think this sounds strange or odd but it’s really your choice as to whether you want to take a change to see if this works. 1.        Buy a Nintendo DS with 42 all time great games (not necessary but I find it helps) 2.        When you wake up, go to the toilet, pull down your pants (I find you have to pull them down!) and sit down like your going to take a poo. 3.        DO NOT try and poo! Just sit there and play a card game or read maybe! 4.        Make sure the toilet is not too high, I find this only really works on a toilet that lower or just about right for me. 5.        Feel the pain ease off and go back to bed.   I hope this helps someone and let me know if it works out for any of you.
Posted 5/8/2013 2:35 AM (GMT 0)
Lucky me... I am doing this since the first time of this pain happened, but in my case sometimes I have to poo or to release gases. Lowering the pants to the floor is to allow to spread legs properly for better relief.
In my case , pain does not last more than some minutes
, 10-15 min. Usually this happens during weather changes
Posted 5/9/2013 10:20 PM (GMT 0)
You sure you don't just have gas?
Posted 5/13/2013 8:10 PM (GMT 0)
Last month I had colonoscopy. Doctor found nothing to worry about. What else can I say.
What do you mean with "You sure you don't just have gas?" ?
At the moment what I am doing works for me. I do not know how the pain is going to evolve.
Posted 8/9/2013 8:33 AM (GMT 0)
I’ve been having constipation and gas issues from past. The stomach pain is acute in the left part of the abdomen. The symptoms also include the bloating and sore anus. What could this condition be? Should I consult doctor for treatment? I feel awkward for consulting the doctor. Any home remedies to try? Please suggest.
Posted 8/9/2013 9:01 AM (GMT 0)
Dear jochristy,

It’s much said to hear that you’re constipated. But don’t be panic
Try to increase amount of fiber to your diet it’s avoid the problems with gas. Try to eat high fiber foods, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Doing so softens the stools and increases its bulk, which will help you avoid the straining that can cause hemorrhoids or worsen symptoms from existing hemorrhoids.

The natural oils from the cashew nut are extremely rich in filament and probiotics. This makes several handfuls of cashews on an unfilled stomach an perfectly natural way to soften the stool as well as make that bowel moving.
Posted 8/9/2013 11:09 AM (GMT 0)

jochristy said...
I’ve been having constipation and gas issues from past. The stomach pain is acute in the left part of the abdomen. The symptoms also include the bloating and sore anus. What could this condition be? Should I consult doctor for treatment? I feel awkward for consulting the doctor. Any home remedies to try? Please suggest.

Hello jochristy..... We can over come the constipation by following home remedies. Add vegetables,fruits, salads and fiber rich foods to your diet. Apples, pine apples, spinach, flax seeds, nuts, seeds, whole grains and bananas are fiber rich foods you ca add these to your regular diet. Make your don't take excess of the fiber that can lead to severe health problems. while consuming fiber increase water intake. Daily 8- 10 glasses of water helps to avoid constipation and physical workouts also helpful. if these are ineffective you should consult your doctor.
Posted 8/9/2013 12:09 PM (GMT 0)
I think the OP/turnabout has hit upon something here and is merely trying to sit in such a way to relax the muscles in that area. So the pain does not start in the middle of the night.

I've had these pains too and sure diet, fiber supplements all help, but the pain is nearly a separate problem from having either C or D. So while suggestions are great, again, I think turnabout was just trying to reach out to those struggling with this specific cramping pain. When you get it, it's real folks and nearly crippling. It's ALL you can think about.

What sometimes helps me is to put my feet on a garbage can or stool while sitting the toilet. But that's my method.

Glad you found something that works for you turnabout.

Post Edited (Marsky) : 8/9/2013 6:37:36 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/10/2013 7:53 PM (GMT 0)
I have tried something like this, sitting on the toilet hoping it will pass but once i get into bed it usually gets intense again. I think it is trapped gas i really do. I use to think it was menstrual and sometimes it is but men obviously have this too. I think it all relates to trapped gas in your colon.
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