Hello, I just created this account after going over my manometry results today. My username has the word gas in it. WTH it randomly popped up and I kept it. I guess it is meant to be.
Very long story but I have dealt with constipation since my 20s and I’m 44 now. People have complained around me of poo odor or asking if I farted. I’m extremely clean and hygienic. I’m a lady and don’t just do that. Why would I do that at work so everyone can think I’m disgusting. This has really taken a huge mental toll on me.
So in June of last year I had a hemorrhoidectomy , a fissure repaired and a prolapse repaired. I thought all of my troubles would be fixed. Ok so I went through hell and back and a few weeks ago did a anorectal manometry. I got my results today that there is significant weakness with muscles and pelvic floor. The gastro nurse practitioner sending referrals for pelvic floor therapy and one to speak with colorectal surgeon. I’m so upset but happy that I finally know wth the problem is now. Will the pelvic floor exercises even work? At this point I’d rather have a surgery and an Ostomy bag. I live in the restroom anyway and so embarrassing to smell bad. If I have stool that I can’t push out or passing gas unknowingly. It seems so much trouble to do all the therapy and would it even work? Now I was prescribed linzess and another med to help stomach pains. I’m just so sick of this and being judged for something I can’t control. I feel so sad. The only thing that keeps me going are my kids. I hope all of this makes sense. I’m so tired but had to get this out. Does anyone have experience with this problem? What did you do? Is it even worth pelvic floor therapy? Or will it be better to just get an ostomy bag? I’m going to talk about all of this with the surgeon but I really need to hear what others have to say. Please help me. So depressed but have to face everyday and people always talking about me😢