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Posted 12/4/2014 6:12 PM (GMT 0)
So, looking back at some things, over the past couple of years, I realize I probably should have been a little more diligent about talking to my doctor about some things. Starting about a year and a half ago, I would occasionally (once every few months) get temporary but debilitating pain in my perineum. It would come on abruptly, usually, and last for 15 to 30 minutes or more, and then I would be fine again.

Reading through the forum, it looks like others have experienced this as well. I never got around to talking to my doctor about it because in two + years I've seen my doctor maybe three times. The episodes were sporadic and short lived, but it seems clear now that this was a sign of trouble.

I thought about it because I am feeling some slight pain there today. Nothing like some of the more severe episodes I've felt in the past, but enough to put me on edge. Aside from rupturing a disc many years ago, it is among the worst pain I've ever felt.
Posted 12/4/2014 6:25 PM (GMT 0)
so are you going to call the doctor today? I am not sure what would cause that (others might) but a call/email/visit to you doc for a consult might be in order.

I had a similar thing happen with stomach problems. From time to time I'd get these horribly bad stomach pains that would last for a couple of hours. Nothing would relive it. Then one fine evening I ended up with a really bad case - so bad my wife took me to the ER were the doctors decided to remove my gallbladder. Haven't had the pain since and my told me that if I'd reported the pains sooner they could have treated it without the emergency surgery.

I find that complaining about things to my doctor works as long as you're willing to listen to their answer. Most of the time the answer is either, "that happens" or "as you get older ..." Some times the answer is, "Let's get some tests done." Once the answer was, "I've called for a gurney, the ER doctor is on his way to surgery to meet you."

Not helpful in your case, but I felt like typing this morning.

Andrew
Posted 12/4/2014 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
Could it also be related to hemorrhoids?

I have two pains associated with them:

1) For the past 10 years I would have severe, 5-10 minute pains deep inside my rectom area. I found it most comforting just to get to bed and lay down. Sometimes it helped, particularly in the middle of the night, to sit on the toilet - although I'd rarely 'go'.

This pain usually happens to me at night. And it's not bad enough to cry or anything, but just enough to sweat and let out some moans. I always promise myself I'll do something about it but then it clears up after a few and doesn't bother me for another couple of months.

2) Since my biopsy (felt more like a rape), the hemorrhoids have flared up and feel more like a burning senstation and get irritated after a bowel movement. This pain is different than #1, but I believe they are from the same hemorrhoids.

We might be feeling the same pain (#1 above), and it may or may not be my explanation.
Posted 12/4/2014 7:15 PM (GMT 0)
I did wonder about hemorrhoids, though I've never shown any other symptoms of hemorrhoids (bleeding, itching, etc) aside from this occasional, temporary pain. I will also say that following my DRE, I felt very uncomfortable for about a day afterward -- a persistent ache in my perineum.
Posted 12/4/2014 9:13 PM (GMT 0)
It's called Proctalgia Fugax.
Posted 12/5/2014 3:05 AM (GMT 0)
IMHO...you have always been a pain in the ass so what is new? I haven ever had any issues back there until that last few months going through SRT...the sun burnt butt, and itchy ass...sure hasn't been fun. Hope all is well, and I think once we both are better we need to make that trip to that pub I found today...I might even have to get a Kilt!!! Love Ya man
Posted 12/5/2014 3:32 AM (GMT 0)
Funny, I read Paul's response and wondered what the hell?? Then I realized he's giving his brother grief, carry on...
Posted 12/5/2014 12:23 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah sorry I can not help myself Patrick...its runs in the family!
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