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IBS & Severe Colon Pain
A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭

So within the past year or so, occasionally I will get this absolutely SEVERE pain in my colon. It's kind of like the sensation of a "hot knife" stabbing but so much worse than that. It will wake me up from a deep slumber and the only way to get relief from it is pain medication.

I actually once had to literally crawl from the bathroom to the couch in our living room I was in that much pain. It's not hemorrhoids as I also am afflicted with those during bad flare ups. It's like a radiating… read more

posted August 14, 2018
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A myIBSteam Member

I believe internal hemeroids can be painful. Good luck with whatever happens

posted August 15, 2018
A myIBSteam Member

I can have extreme pain but usually right sided pain. The only time pain affects my rectum is if constipated. Not sure if your doctor is aware of your problems or if you've had any tests but if not I would go and see the professionals and get checked out

posted August 15, 2018
A myIBSteam Member

I mentioned it before but my Dr said it sounds like internal hemorrhoids or something along those lines. I dont know.. maybe they are? 😖 I really gotta get in to see the gastroenterologist again

posted August 15, 2018
A myIBSteam Member

Hi Beth and welcome. I have not experienced that type of pain with IBS. Have you seen a dr about this?

posted August 15, 2018
A myIBSteam Member

I do. My gastrointestinal told me it pressure spasms usually from constpation. This will sound weird but it works and it’s what the doctor told me to do. Fist your hand and sit on it putting the pressure on your anus. It works

posted November 8, 2019

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