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Thunder Bay, ON

I have rectal pain, burning, pressure and pain radiating down my left buttock and thigh. I also experience pressure in my vaginal/pelvic area. I have been to a Nurse Practitioner, Doctor and the ER. Both Rectal and Vaginal exams appear "normal" but pain is still there! I am waiting to see a gynecologist. Any thoughts?

October 14, 2019
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Members connected over the deeply distressing experience of rectal, buttock, and pelvic pain that often appears normal on exams yet causes... Read more

Members connected over the deeply distressing experience of rectal, buttock, and pelvic pain that often appears normal on exams yet causes intense suffering. Several members shared practical approaches that have helped, including Tylenol suppositories for nerve-related rectal pain, foam rollers for muscle pain in the buttocks and thighs, and Dexamethasone as an anti-inflammatory for itching and invisible inflammation. A recurring theme was the importance of seeing specialists like gastroenterologists and gynecologists urgently, with many describing pain that comes and goes unpredictably and can be so severe it causes shaking or brings them to their knees.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Is it muscle or nerve pain you’re experiencing. I use a 325/650 Tylenol suppository when my rectal pain (nerve) flares up, and use a foam roller when my buttock/thigh is in pain (muscle). Sorry, can’t help with Vaginal pain!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzSU2FiFKTM.
https://www.drbodygadget.com/self-massage/.

October 14, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thank you for your suggestions. I believe that I am experiencing both Nerve and Muscle Pain!

October 14, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I itch absolutely everywhere and I mean everywhere. The only relief I get periodically is Dexamethazone and that’s a big steroid that calms the invisible inflammation, I do not have any obvious signs as to why I itch, so the Dexamethazone works for me as it is a major anti-inflammatory drug. I discovered that it helps when taking it for my lung diseases.
Xoxo 😘

October 21, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I would see a gastroenterologist for the rectal pain. That's their specialty. Definitely a gyno for the other pain. Let each specialist know it's urgent when you ring up for an appointment

October 14, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Depending on the wait time, I would go to the hospital. That's not normal pain you are experiencing and should be looked at asap.

October 14, 2019

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