Electric or microwavable heating pads are so soothing and really help ease the pain....
Just wanted to suggest you try sitting on a heating pad or one of those microwaveable magic bags. I find its very soothing for abscesses and fistula pain....
I havent received a diagnosis yet but am currently going through various testing for suspected perianal Crohn's. I too suffered from leg cramps. Although my magnesium and potassium levels tested...
Sorry I should have mentioned that he did book me for a colonoscopy (March 10) and also mentioned he wants an xray though that hasn't been booked yet. My general surgeon already booked a n MRI (April...
I saw a GI about a week ago and I'm not sure what to make of him. After taking a brief history, he said he doesn't think I have Crohn's because I don't have stomach/bowel issues. Heck I thought the...
Wow! I can't even begin to imagine what it's like to be pregnant on top of everything else. Huge hugs and kuddos to you!...
I think I have a fistula but won't know for sure until I go for an MRI in April. I'll keep you all posted. I can't thank everyone enough for all the support and advice. Perianal issues can't be...
HabsHockeyFan - I don't think I'll ever be friends with these buggers but thanks for the laugh. While I would love to get them removed, there's not much sense if it creates healing problems. I guess...
scifigal2k -Thanks for the suggestion. Even though I do like the general surgeon I have and he seems quite knowledgable, I do think I would prefer to see a colo-rectal surgeon for any further...
Update : I decided to wait and see since the absess has never drained on its own before. Well it drained a lot for two days then stopped completely. Im crossing my fingers that it doesn't refill but...
Thanks for the feedback. This forum is such a great source of information and support! Until a few weeks ago, I was very ignorant about Crohn's disease. When my family doctor brought it up and said I...
Is it possible to have recurring perianal absesses, fistulas and skin tags and NOT have Crohn's?...
Here's a brief recap : For the past year or so, I've had a recurring perinanal abscess. Family doctor recently told me she suspects I have Crohns. MRI is booked for April and I've been referred to a...
Thanks for the feedback. I will definitely ask for propofol. The first few times I had to get an abscess cut and drained they only used local freezing (lidocaine) and one time they didn't use...
Thanks for the quick reply! I don't have a GI or colorectal surgeon actually. The abscess issue has been pretty recent and only been going on for a year. It was misdiagnosed the first time. The...
I've been suffering with recurring perianal abscess for the past year and my family doc suspects it may be caused by Perianal Crohns. Symptoms include : recurring perianal abscess (4 times), one bout...