Hello
I have been dealing with a fistula since 2008. I started remicade at that point. I believe stress is the worst cause of fistulas and Crohn's. Its been a rollercoaster ride all along. Stay away from the things that stress you out. Negative people. The fistula feels better at times but wont go away completely. I honestly think that you should find an aggressive rectal surgeon. Whenever there is pain on your bottom when you bend over or sit down. Its probably a small abscess and not always a fistula. Suck it up and have the surgeon poke and drain it in office. It hurts but within a few days you feel 100 times better. Fistulas are going to be there for life. Its just a matter of keeping it under control. Im fine as long as i dont have to wear a pad, and not feel self conscious around woman. Especially in my sex life. Nothing worse than always scrubbing your bottom when your trying to enjoy a movie or have a nice evening with a woman. Again, If theres pain. it probably needs drained. Soaking in the tub is very important too. Good luck. It could always be worse!
I have been dealing with a fistula since 2008. I started remicade at that point. I believe stress is the worst cause of fistulas and Crohn's. Its been a rollercoaster ride all along. Stay away from the things that stress you out. Negative people. The fistula feels better at times but wont go away completely. I honestly think that you should find an aggressive rectal surgeon. Whenever there is pain on your bottom when you bend over or sit down. Its probably a small abscess and not always a fistula. Suck it up and have the surgeon poke and drain it in office. It hurts but within a few days you feel 100 times better. Fistulas are going to be there for life. Its just a matter of keeping it under control. Im fine as long as i dont have to wear a pad, and not feel self conscious around woman. Especially in my sex life. Nothing worse than always scrubbing your bottom when your trying to enjoy a movie or have a nice evening with a woman. Again, If theres pain. it probably needs drained. Soaking in the tub is very important too. Good luck. It could always be worse!
