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Originally Posted by The_little_didgee
I have been struggling with chronic **** fissures for about 5 years. These little buggers have made my life a living hell. I can no longer stand the pain, bleeding and tenesmus. When it gets really bad I cannot function and sleep. Today I am suffering and feeling feverish.
My doctors think I have Crohn's Disease because I have three fissures that are all in an unusual location. I'm also worried since all my siblings and father have autoimmune disorders. What really concerns me are the invasive tests. Even though I was offered anesthesia I still don't want to comply. How do I prepare myself for these tests and get over my fears?
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Take a deep breath...take someone supportive with you...know that the anesthesia is great. I have had endoscopies and colonoscopies. I tell them I want to feel and know nothing. Thy can put quick iv in your arm, given you med to relax and before you can count to about 8, you are asleep. When you wake up, it is completely done, you will still be fully covered in bed with blanket and people will talk gently to you as you wake up. You can even ask if you can bring ipod, etc, to listen to tunes to help you relax. Ask if you can talk anesthesiologist or nurse before, explain your nervous and what frightens yoy most...they can often come up with a strategy to help you...you can get through it...deep breaths...