What is the best test to find a vaginal fistula

[booradley]

Hey,
I've lurked on this forum for awhile. I know you guys have alot of experience with all of this. Long story, short. 53 female, not diagnosed with CD. Had colonscopy
in 2004, because weight loss, diarrhea told IBS, eat lots of fiber. Still have diarrhea,couple years ago started having off and on abdominal pain. Always felt this was sibo, because if I can talk a doctor into giving me antibiotic rifaxamin, all symptons go but always return in 3 to 4 wks. Last fall had all signs of recto-vaginal fistula . Had blue dye test ,barium enama but no contrast was done, all showed nothing. Now I have this place in perianal area that looks like someone came along with pinchers and took a chunk out of me, weird. One doc says it's a fistula one says it's the floor of my colon. The recto-vaginal fistula I know I have, women know. The pain in abdomen and peri area is getting worse. Colonoscopy scheluded for July 20. Doctor says won't find vaginal fistula by colonoscopy. What is the best test to find a vaginal fistula?

 

[Lisa5326]

I can't answer your question but wanted to welcome you to the forum anyhow. So welcome! Sorry you are having problems of this kind, I hope someone here can help you out. Take care and keep us updated.

 

[kello82]

hey boo
your words exactly "The recto-vaginal fistula I know I have, women know." THAT is the best way to tell that you have one honestly. your own positivity about it says enough i think.
i have dealt with one, and they tested and looked for it. they did confirm that it was there once, but it was one of those things that came and went. it was definitly there more than that one time.
they can also do an air test i think....but if the dye test didnt work than the air might not either.

have you told your doctor exactly why your so positive its there? it was really hard for me to talk about it at first, but it really is unmistakeable when you tell them. i first noticed that air was passing through, and whne i wore a tampon there would be little bit of poo on it when i took it out, always on the same side. i had a LOT of drainage coming out too.
make sure you tell them symptoms like this ok?

hmm im not really sure what you mena about the other part...like someone took a bite out of you lol. is it like a hole? did it suddenly appear or was it sore over a long time and then opened up?

hope this helps a bit, good luck!

 

[crohnsappleadams]

I've never heard of such a thing. All I can say is that sounds awful.