Suspected rectocele

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I have had chronic pain for 14 months now. It starts shortly after morning bowel movement as a burning aching sensation which after about six hours becomes a dull ache. The pain gets much worse if I lean forward or lift heavy objects. I also have the sensation of my anal area pushing out.
This pain started when I developed hemorrhoids and never went away completely. I changed my diet to include more fibre and fluids and have been regular for the most part but one thing I have noticed is that on the rare occasions when I don't have a morning bowel movement I am virtually pain free for the day.
My doctor says I have a mild rectocele but doesn't think that this should be causing the pain.
I am at the end of my rope and just want to be able to enjoy my life.
Any input would be appreciated thanks

Hi L.lady and welcome,
Your doctor is probably right on this occasion. Prolapse doesn't generally cause pain; there can be some aching, pulling, burning, and bulgy sensations, but not severe pain.
Did your doctor have any idea what is causing the pain you are having?

Hi L.lady,
I too have that pain on occasion. It's also after I've had a large bowel movement. It typically stays all day and into the night and will get better overnight. I have not had any luck being diagnosed with anything. It seems to me that most don't know where to put you if you don't fall into a neat rectocele, cystocele, uterine prolapse box. I've been to 2 gynecologist, a physiotherapist, and a gastroenterologist. None of them could figure out why I had the pain after bowel movements and also why I have a blockage during bowel movements.
I'm sorry I can't give you any advice, but I wanted you to know you are not alone.
I've asked on this site a few times that Christine try to direct some tips or help to those of us who are having these issues with blocked stool and pain after bowel movements, but I have not gotten a response. Maybe you will have better luck.

Oh, I should mention that I do have a rectocele and cystocele, as well as some uterine prolapse. I just know I have more going on than that as my symptoms don't fall in line with any of those conditions, and that is what no one seems to be able to diagnose.

This forum isn't really here for purposes of consulting with Christine. She does come on occasionally and she has written from time to time about this general problem - maybe you might want to sign on and click on her user name and track some of the threads to which she has contributed. - Surviving

I'm not looking to consult with Christine on this forum, but I have seen her comment on others posts and hoped she might comment on this in particular. It seems there are a lot of us ladies with problems evacuating that don't get the benefit from just posture, jiggling and fire breathing.
I have read through her posts searching for more answers.

Hi mommywithprolapse,
If you have read everything you can find on the subject and still not finding a satisfactory answer, the best next step would be to book a consult with Christine. She would be able to give you the personal time, and may have some additional insight that would help you in your particular situation.