*I ended up going to Dr. Ramesh Bhat in Bangalore and getting a partial fistulotomy and kshar sutra, and I have been fistula free for about a year and a half now! I definitely feel it's the best choice I ever could have made and am so happy to finally be living life without a fistula! Good luck everybody!

@eb5627

4 жыл бұрын

How can I connect with you? Email?

@bigtreesoils

4 жыл бұрын

Hello. Do you think an extended fast of more than 2 weeks can help cure a fistula if its not too complicated and no bowel diseases? Have you heard about this at all? Thanks so much.

@ahmednawaz5643

4 жыл бұрын

Kindly send me some better home made tips for rapid relief for fistula

@jenelynfortaleza6332

4 жыл бұрын

How treatment at home im suffering for 6 years..thank u

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

@@jenelynfortaleza6332 hi Jenelyn, I am really sorry to hear that and I understand. For me it was very helpful to take sitz baths with hottest possible comfortable water temperature and Epsom salts I would use a bucket and squat which I think also is helpful (squat position) for general health of the area. I also took oregano oil by mouth when it felt inflamed And ate a diet which did not cause inflammation For you, maybe it is different but these things made a huge improvement for me, until I could eventually save enough for kshar sutra treatment

I thought I had a hemorrhoid at first. I was in the most pain I’ve ever been in. I started googling and realized it was either a hemorrhoid or an abscess. I went to the ER because I was starting to think it was an abscess and not a hemorrhoid. I figured the ER would be able to determine it and treat me for it right then. The doctor wrongly diagnosed me with a thrombose hemorrhoid and told me to go see a surgeon. I went to another doctor and was told that it was not an abscess and that it was a hemorrhoid. Finally I went to a specialist and he immediately knew that it was in fact an abscess and needed to be drained immediately. Most doctors are not prepared to deal with a perianal abscess. I was in the worst pain of my life for three full days. They did the draining procedure today about two hours ago and I feel 80 percent better. It’s a miracle. If you think you have abscess you are probably right. Do not let them tell you it’s a hemorrhoid. That was the worst pain I’ve ever felt.

Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s a hard topic to openly discuss so I applaud your bravery. Please keep the updates coming. I’ve been seeking more information on this for years!

@HackYourHealth

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maxadon, Yes that's exactly why I made the videos, I didn't talk about it for years and it was horrible, so I'm hoping that in some way I can make other people with the same problem feel less alone. I have all my fistula videos in a playlist on my channel- the most recent is from April, and I'll probably just do one a year moving forward since there isn't much to say anymore! But who knows. I'm glad it's helpful and all the best! :)

You go girl! Thanks for posting I look forward to watching your vlog stories

You’re very brave. Thank you for the strength this gave me to keep fighting.

I had a complicated fistula some time ago so I feel for you. I went to several doctors and no one knew what my problem was. When they finally cut and drained the abscess it was torture. I had surgery but it returned. It wasn’t anywhere near as bad as before the surgery so I opted not to have it done again. It healed by itself after a few months. Come back once more then went indefinitely. I’m sure that had I not had the surgery it wouldn’t have gone away. From start to finish it was about a year. Many months of pure hell where I couldn’t sit, walking with a limp and at times unable to walk due to pain. I was afraid to eat cause about 30min after a bowl movement I’d be in serious pain. So I was of course afraid to go to the toilet, too. If any good has come out of it I’d say I appreciate being healthy and things like colds or other ailments don’t concern me at all anymore. Once you’ve been thru hell small things do t bother you.

I feel you so much with the doctors.

I am 72 and have just now encountered this problem myself. Your video was so very helpful and I wish you good health and total recovery.

@HackYourHealth

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jerry! I hope you are soon recovered too!

Hi Dear, Thanks so much for your videos on fistula. I also underwent Kshara sutra treatment for my fistula at Hyderabad from Dr Venkat at Dr.Saraja clinic. I had the threads for 2 months, and later followed the steps that doctor advised. The doctor is really good, and lots of patients have recovered well, many have left good reviews. I’m grateful to him and also thanks to you for making those vlogs, I watched all the videos during my treatment process. Take care God bless you.

@Cal_9696

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Just wondering where this clinic and doctor is located?

First of all thank you so so much for sharing your story. I have a rectal vaginal fistula for about a year now and I’m in pain every day I’m depressed and confused and scared to death that it’s never going to go away. I started with cervical cancer then got colitis and between the two I has destroyed my body. I’m in Canada also and I do have an amazing team of doctors and I m extremely grateful for that but it doesn’t take away from how serious this is and that I’ll most likely be incontinent for the rest of my life or there is a chance that the fistula will just keep reopening. Going through cancer was easier then dealing with this if anyone has had a rectal vaginal fistula post radiation I would love to hear how you felt with it. Thanks again for sharing your story

@HackYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Amanda for sharing. I am sorry to hear what you have gone through. I'm hoping things get better for you. It may be worth contacting Dr. Bhat in Bangalore and telling him about your case. He takes on difficult cases if he is confident he can help the person (and not otherwise) so it's worth asking him....there was a woman there with a vaginal fistula from difficult childbirth there who arrived totally incontinent and then she recovered almost fully (to be much healthier and able to live well again) I really hope the healing continues for you and all the best. 💜

@amandaburke-gillis7626

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your reply I was wondering if there is any way we could exchange some questions privately I’d just like to hear more about your journey and I’d love to ask you a few more questions. Hope your feeling well 😊

@HackYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

@@amandaburke-gillis7626 yes I am well Yes, you can email me at hackyourhealthinfo@gmail.com And then maybe we can talk on the phone or messenger but if you email me we can work out what's best:)

@ranaarshi6301

Жыл бұрын

@@amandaburke-gillis7626 how r u now

Thank you, so much for sharing your experience. I think, I had been misdiagnosed too. But your vlog's content is really very useful....👍 I'm also looking for some sort of non-surgerical treatment..

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it's useful! And yes, kshar sutra is the best I found after a LOT of research and I hope you find a good solution that's right for you too! :)

Thank you so much for this video🙏🏻 I noticed a soar bump on my left bum, 2 months ago. It wasn’t so painful but went straight to hospital. Receptionist directed me towards general surgeon. I was told about fistula and given some antibiotics. Painless bump disappeared and reappeared several times in a month duration so went for ultrasound where a tract was seen and did MRI which showed a thicker track. Then I was told to go for fistulectomy and anal advanced flap repair according to my diagnosis. Done it 3 weeks ago and took bed rest as something kept oozing after surgery. Surgery was done with spinal anesthesia and sleep sedation I believe. Only downside was some fear 👻 I had to undergo post surgery as it’s my first surgery in life. Holes were kept opened to dry naturally. It’s healing but seems like it will take many more weeks to heal completely.

@amritnalam9994

8 ай бұрын

How are you now?

You have come a long way, thanks for sharing a very hard topic. I have found that plant life forces things to heal quickly, However, I walked into a pine tree and it cut a C shaped cut in both eyes. The results was that both the skin flap and the eye ball healed very quickly because of the plant life material. BUT they didn't heal TOGETHER so the flap never wanted to stick to the eye ball. Many years later, it has stuck together. But for many years, each time I had REM sleep the eye movement would rip the flaps and the pain would be unbearable. I thought that was the worst, until I seen this video.

@HackYourHealth

5 жыл бұрын

Wow! That sounds very painful. I never want to try both things and have to compare haha. I am glad it finally stuck back together again!

@dougcook2581

5 жыл бұрын

@@HackYourHealth You should have seen the look on my face when you explained what a fistula was; I had no idea that it existed. After you explained it I kinda wonder why the fistula doesn't close. I guess it is because it attached to the bowel. I cried a little just thinking about how that would be for someone to deal with, then I really felt empathic when I realized how mentally strong that you would have to be because this would have really stressed me out. Thank you so much for your videos, because of your videos, I found the book.

ohhh, i had this!!!!!! I had advancement flap surgery... it was a touch two years for sure. I think im getting better now!!

Ive just had a seton stich n theyve left a hole in my butt cheek its awful Your beautiful by the way ❤️

My surgery is scheduled for next week super nervous, and my doctor is recommending getting or Remicade

Hi, i also have fistula trying to understand if crohn's makes you have more bowel movements? Meaning makes you need to go toilet more often? How often is it? Trying to find out about myself too. Trying to get healed from fistula, i got the same early diagnosis by US doctor, thats its only ingrown hair infection and given antibiotics

I have several fistulas on my stomach from an auto accident. After 2 1/2 years I'm heading for surgery this week to see if they can be reversed. I may start a channel to help others with their wound care management.

@HackYourHealth

5 жыл бұрын

I love that idea! If you start one, let us know here. And good luck with your surgery, I hope it is successful!

I too was misdiagnosed 3 years ago. I finally went to see a different doctor after I had blood draining episodes that were very humiliating. I saw this new doctor in early October of 2019, It was then that he told me that is was a fistula and scheduled me for surgery right away. He did the same thing, placed a Seton, looks like a rubber band. I've been seeing him once a month to tighten the knot for the Seton to continue cutting the skin. While it's cutting the skin. it's healing as it's moving and closing up. Like you, the doctor told me that the seton will eventually fall off and the fistula will close up. It's January 2020 and the Seton is almost to the end. I'll be so happy when this is over.

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, and I'm so happy this ordeal will soon be over for you!

@ams990

3 жыл бұрын

Hello , any update? And where did you do this

@mswsjsu

3 жыл бұрын

@@ams990 It’s closed up! This was done in Northern California at Dignity Health.

@ranaarshi6301

Жыл бұрын

@@mswsjsu how r u now?

@mswsjsu

Жыл бұрын

@@ranaarshi6301 Completely healed!

If doctors and their families started getting fistulas and anal abscesses they would care more about finding a resolution and better wound care

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely. After 7 years, I went to India and finally there I received medical treatment!

@christopherprichard4952

3 жыл бұрын

I have been fortunate enough to have a Dr that has gone through this situation. I use "fortunate" lightly because I wouldn't wish this upon a good person. When I explain status or experience he can relate better than a Dr with text book knowledge. He works the system as much as he can to get things advanced for me and I know how much time he has knocked of in regard to specialist visits. But there is still a system and it takes time. He works to make that time a little more bearable. I have seen docs that have told me that I was just dealing with irritable skin. A world of Wonder.

@EarmuffHugger

10 ай бұрын

Just like POLITICIAN$ MOST are so out of touch with reality... Thank GOD for this WONDERFUL TECHNOLOGY so we can FINALLY find the TRUTH and ALL of it's BEAUTY ❤️ Well wishes ..

Found this video after being diagnosed with a fistula. Had my abscess drained a few months ago and a fistula formed. It was draining slightly for the past few months but now all of a sudden it has healed up and I’m back to normal. Unfortunately I have a surgery booked next week to put in a seton. I have no idea what I’m going to do now. Thank you for talking about this.

@HackYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry this happened to you too. Hopefully the seton helps you. I had kshar sutra in india, but hopefully there will be a more accessible solution for you :) Good luck, hopefully your doctor can get you some good imaging

@user-zz8ir8dk2y

3 жыл бұрын

Did u do your surgery what happened after it.

@ranaarshi6301

Жыл бұрын

How r u nowM

@paulroguemusic

Жыл бұрын

Update. After the seton surgery, they removed it 1 year later and did a fistula surgery as well. They took out a lot of infected tissue. I had to have the wound packed for 1.5 months as well. Unfortunately after 6 months my abscess and fistula returned. Just had another fistula surgery a few weeks ago. Hoping this will be my last.

@ranaarshi6301

Жыл бұрын

@@paulroguemusic oh no in Sha ALLAH

Hi erika so right now do you get any crohns symptoms and if you dl what symptoms do you get

Thank you for sharing your story I appreciated it, I'm struggling with fistula three years ago

@patrickbedana9200

3 жыл бұрын

Are you fistula free rn?

@ams990

3 жыл бұрын

Patrick Bedana yes😞

@patrickbedana9200

3 жыл бұрын

What type of surgery you undergo?

@patrickbedana9200

3 жыл бұрын

Can you give me your email, i have questions regarding on fistula. Thanks Stay safe!!

@ams990

3 жыл бұрын

Patrick Bedana sorry i just read your comment, i had tow surgeries for anal absecess and now i need to have fistula surgery but I'm not sure actually if I should do it or not and I'm looking now for another treatment i hop this help you and sorry for my English.

I think I had this treatment in Slovakia. They kept tightening it every 2 weeks but at the end it opened again and I have a unholy scar :( My trying again cbd oil from tomorrow for 3 months, I know this time it will work 🙏🏼🙌🏻.

@HackYourHealth

5 жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear that! That must have been very disappointing. I'm not sure if it would have been kshar sutra, or a cutting seton. I hope that the new treatment works for you!

I recently watched your video on Gelatin. I've had all these things for all my life. For 70 years & even as an infant I've had constant severe painful constipation. I think I've got a lot of fistulas & now I'm eating unflavored gelatin with all my meals mostly carnivore & hopefully it helps. Well wishes ❤️

@HackYourHealth

10 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry! I hope that you find some relief❤🙏

@EarmuffHugger

10 ай бұрын

@@HackYourHealth Thank you SOOOO much. Yes & I don't trust most health care $Y$TEM$. Carnivore & adding gelatin is my plan. Well wishes to you & yours❤️

My daughter had her first baby at 25 and after she birthed him she ended up with a fistula… It took about a year as well to get anywhere with doctors who like you told her it was an ingrown hair ! … So her first year with her first baby was horrific … excruciating pain .. having to deal with a very difficult baby … even when she needed to deal with her own health having a baby around doesn’t allow that kind if freedom … Her hubby has been amazing helping her with dressings … checking it for her to see what was going on daily … cuz it’s hard to really see it yourself … She finally after a year had the surgery and has really had fairly good results she does leak at times and yrs as for your self worth it is very difficult … She is a strong person and has handled it much better than I could have .. But as a mom I was devastated for her .. seeing her in so much pain with this ugly fistula at such a young age .. It has been about 3-4 years since she had the surgery I would be so interested in hearing about your procedure and how it has worked for you … I’d love ti see her completely rid of that horrible problem … We are in BC … not sure what part of the country you are from … Thank you for being brave enough to tell your story … it’s a very hard thing to talk about for sure !

@HackYourHealth

6 күн бұрын

@@amg8497 hi, I also live in BC. Sorry to hear about your daughters struggles with this! I'm glad she has you and her husband for support. I went to India and got kshar sutra....since then, I have has no further problems with it. It is a lot safer than surgery here, because it uses a medicated string to slowly "cut", not a knife, so does not cause incontinence.

Hello! I've done fistulotomy 4mos ago. Last night i saw a small amount of blood, on part that i have a surgery. I dont know what happened. Im just nervous.

@pogirockz

3 жыл бұрын

How are you now?

Thank you very helpful. Please share your dr. How long do u think one would have to stay in India? So scary!

@HackYourHealth

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Shewebayer :) I'm glad it's been helpful! I am going to Dr. Bhat in Bangalore and am now a week into treatment (not the doctor I originally intended because he seemed so good). I am here for three months, that is the estimated time it will take for me. It can be different for everyone, since it depends on the individual fistula, depth, etc. There are many doctors who do kshar sutra in India, and honestly there is a very caring approach to medicine here, and much less scarier than it sounds :)

How long would the string take on average to heal out of the boddy.. on average you don't have to be specific I know it may vary from patient to patient...Any idea?

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

It seems to take a minimum of about 6 weeks to a maximum of 6 months with most people being finished in 3 months or less, from what I've heard. For me, it took 3 months and that seems fairly normal. It depends on length and complexity of the fistula, and he doctor.

Does kshar sutra heal the crohns symptoms or just the fistuala

If you don't mind, can you please answer to this. I had my 1st laser surgery, this is my 14th day post surgery, I see stools coming out of the fistula. Is this normal?

@HackYourHealth

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, but I really dont know! Because I never had that treatment I didn't look into it much. There is a fistula support group on fb you can post this question, and definitely also ask your doctor! Good luck!

I was diagnosed with fistula in ano and underwent fistulotomy almost 5 mos ago. I am worried today coz i examined my wound. I found out that it is still fresh and still excreting pus. I am a college student and I don't know how to manage this without compromising my studies. I can't do the sitz bath method (my dr didn't recommend doing such). I only let it dary. TT. But that's not happening. 😭

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

I totally get it. I was in college when this all started too. Sitz baths really helped me, and I hope they can help make things manageable for you too. You can also ask your doctor that treated you what he recommends... this is only based off of my own experience. In my case, I wasn't eligible for any surgery to close the fistula at home, and decided to go to India for kshar sutra, and that's what finally ended up working for me. But I lived with it for 7 years before that, and sitz baths were basically how I got through life lol. I'm sorry to hear you are having a similar experience. It does get better, and you can definitely get through it.

@go_off_Sis

4 жыл бұрын

I use epson salt sitz soak and keep it bandaged to keep debris from keeping it infected. Keeping it dry just prevented healing for me. Deep wounds need moisture and to keep debris out to heal and mine healed in about a month.

@pogirockz

3 жыл бұрын

How are you now?

Thanks for sharing your story I've had 18 surgeries over 4 yrs.. only talked to my doc and mom about this... kinda told my bf but today I shared and video and actually talked to him about this... it's sad and kind of comforting to know I'm not alone

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to hear that Sending you lots of love, I know it isn't easy.

@ranaarshi6301

Жыл бұрын

How r u now

hi there i have been suffering of this for 4 years how did you connect to Dr Ramesh Bhat to do the treatment? and how long did you have to stay in india?

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Larry, I am sorry to hear that. I hope you will be fistula free soon. You can contact Dr. Bhat via the email on his website www.drrameshbhat.com I stayed for 3 months but the duration varies depending the length and depth of the fistula

Can you suggest that the operation should do?i have fistula for last 6years but not feel continually its apper after 2months or some time...

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

I had kshar sutra and it worked for me. Everyone needs to decide for themselves, of course :)

@ranaarshi6301

Жыл бұрын

How r u now?

It' s been 9 months since the surgery.. i still have some white pus like discharge. My doctor said it was normal.. i hope it's true.

@HackYourHealth

5 жыл бұрын

I hope so too, though based on my experiences, it is a good idea to find a second opinion!

@edwingamefarm3642

5 жыл бұрын

How could be as beautiful as you suffer a disease like that? Haha

@go_off_Sis

4 жыл бұрын

These doctors always say that everything is normal. I think that they honestly just don’t know and too arrogant to admit that they don’t know

Did this particular fistula leave you with a very very foul smell , causing embarrassment, and isolation,??

@HackYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

No, fortunately that was not happening!

I thought this would be a good forum to share my experience. Hope nobody minds. And as of writing this I am still yet to watch all your videos so I look forward to reach the end to see how you are doing now. (Info below) For anyone that wants the full story please let me know and I can answer any questions. For now I'll just talk about the fistula itself. I've had my fistula for about a year and a half. The treatment I have done is choosing to do nothing. In this time I've gone to the emergency room once. This was because of the external opening turning purple/black one day, and me thinking it was possibly necrosis of the wound (I can't certify I am correct, this was just an idea thrown when I googled reasons that skin turns these colors). Emergency room staff wasn't used to dealing with this kind of problem. They diagnosed it as a chronic wound (which, actually is not a totally incorrect diagnosis). They ordered a CAT scan and found no cancer, etc. So they let me go. The experience/wait time/price for service are all things I can rant about some other time, but I left without a true solution to the fistula. The next day I scheduled an emergency appointment with a colorectal surgeon. Before I touch on that experience, I should mention that after a few days my body was able to crack an opening again for drainage (it did take some intervention from myself), and I came to the conclusion that what happened was the external opening closed, and there was a recurring abscess in the making. A very common risk of leaving a fistula untreated. The consultation involved an anoscopy and in the clinic setting, the surgeon confirmed a fistula. He was very quick to offer a fistulotomy, and talked about taking muscle from my leg in case it is needed to attach to the sphincter (these procedures are usually supposed to be last resorts, if too much was cut, which kind of freaked me out). Despite his accolades, certifications and experience I did feel like he did want to comfort me, but I could sense that he was downplaying a lot of risk factors, which left me with no choice but to research more. He did a great job, so most of my feelings/reservations are my own fault since I get bad anxiety having to think of these things. It is very hard to find information on long term outcomes of people who have taken my route and elected no surgical procedure, so I feel like I am alone on this one. The closest things I found discussed that surgery must be done or else the fistula can foster cancer growth, and the obvious that it does not close on it's own. He asked for a follow up after a pelvic MRI which did conclude a 3cm fistula was present. Sadly the report did not indicate wether or not extensions of sepsis in neighboring areas of my body were found, or the classification of the type of fistula (depending on the type, fistulotomy can be a decent answer) (Also, I found out about these missing details when finding a video about MRI and fistulas). To this day that is the last time I went to the surgeon. I am still not certain on what to do. But I can definitely say that I might have developed anxiety issues this year due to this problem. I can't go a single day in my waking hours not thinking about this problem, as well as having feelings of dread, death, etc. since it is sepsis in my body. I can still work, and on the surface my day to day life appears normal to the average person. However, I would probably say if my body has been able to hang in there without suffering harsh pain I must not be dealing with the worst fistula out there. But the idea of surgery has evolved into a phobia, and sadly any small pain that happens to me these days I blame on my infection. I do have Crohn's disease so just on that principle I don't want to deal with incontinence since it would dramatically change my quality of life. I have considered full fistulotomy only if I am to be found with cancer, or sepsis in other parts of my body. I can say that in my case, it has been manageable physically, and the worst part would have to be always making sure there is drainage, to avoid an abscess. This, along with the anxiety, which I can't exaggerate enough - Causes me to eat once a day and make me lightheaded/feverish at times due to how much I stress/obsess over this. So I am learning to keep my anxiety under control and trying to eat. Wishing you all luck out there. Everyone's problem is different. Some simple, some complex. If I can give any advice it would be to really weigh your options before surgery. Once you are put to sleep there is no going back to what the surgeon might do. You know your body best. And do research. Lots of research.

@HackYourHealth

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. Your thought process is similar to mine. I must have found some of the same videos, because I also heard about the cancer thing and became very terrified, as I lived with it for over 7 years and it was to the point where I started to worry about that though I really have seen no evidence that that theory is true. I thought about it all the time too. My best advice would be to deal with it as soon as you find a solution you are comfortable with. For me, it was kshar sutra. Because for sure life is better without it. However, like you I did not want to risk incontinence, so I agree that going under and not knowing what they'll do to you...That's something i did once and if I have a choice won't ever do again so i completely understand It isn't easy, but I'm glad you are educating yourself. Don't worry, I have now met many long term fistula sufferers and there haven't been any long term consequences besides the anxiety you describe and the results of any surgeries. Thank you so much for sharing and I really hope you get a good solution soon!

@user-uk3py

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for answering and reading. It does bring me a sense of peace knowing that (at last from the sufferers you know) there really aren't other things aside from anxiety you've noticed. Also it is good to know that the cancer speculation might be a myth. Since such few sources even brought up that word it must really be extremely rare. Educating myself has really been the best thing. I just try to take it one day at a time. I am very happy to hear about kshar from you. Before this I haven't heard of it. It gives me hope that in other parts of the world there are sphincter sparing options that have been your answer. I've read some research papers about a very large percentage of southeast asian citizens who suffer from Crohn's having to deal with fistulas. I feel like most of the innovation will start there before the west just because of how much more common it probably is. But perhaps I will consider this more non-invasive method if I am able to save the money. My only hope these days is for no more abscesses, no fistula complications that will corner me into invasive surgery, and keeping my anxiety under control. I've been watching too many surgery videos and reading about incontinence fix procedures, so it's a relief to finally turn something on where my mind can be exposed to the idea that there is hope out there. I'm trying to restore my body back to a state of remission right now and working to get out of a flare up.

@JoeChanTV

4 жыл бұрын

I just had an ops done in October 2019, Singapore. I have been living with Fistula since 2011, until recently I am Fistula free. I totally understand what it’s like. Everything. Pain, emotional stress and frustration. I too wish for you to find your solution very soon.

Yep. I have a rectal vaginal fistula and have been cut and sliced 5x. I wish I’d have known of this procedure.

@ranaarshi6301

2 жыл бұрын

How r u now?

I had two fistulas, two abscesses on both sides. Ughh hurt like a mother forker. I have two setons, so much better than abscess lol. Yes them knots suck, I get upset that I need gauze in between the butt cheeks. I have no idea how people wear thongs..

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha I love this comment. I feel you. Hopefully one day you'll be free of the knots too :)

@ranaarshi6301

Жыл бұрын

How r u now

What about the pain when a big flare. I have so much pain and nothing helps

@HackYourHealth

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Anne, I am sorry to hear you are in pain. I know how hard it is. I made a video called "Tips for Living With a Fistula" where I shared all of my "strategies" regarding feeling ok with a fistula. Of course, I also know how hard it is once the abscess is occurring. I became very sensitive to antibiotics, so I would take oregano oil (a few drops) several times a day, as well as taking frequent sitz baths. In a flare I'd take multiple sitz baths within a short period of time (like three within 15mins- 1 hour of each other) with fairly hot water and epsom salts, and I found it helped. This is just what helped me, it is not medical advice and I am not a doctor. Of course, from a distance I cannot know what the best thing for you is. I hope you can manage your symptoms and feel better. And of course, if you need it made sure to seek medical care! Sometimes they can drain the abscess. All the best to you

@HackYourHealth

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lukas, happy to see you here! I'm hoping you feel better soon. That must be really hard. It's difficult for me to schedule something like Skype currently because of my work. However, you are welcome to email me at hackyourhealthinfo@gmail.com and I will get back to you.

@blessedforever3325

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Doing oregano and Sitz baths. Lots. They do help.

@go_off_Sis

4 жыл бұрын

HackYourHealth thank you. I don’t trust these doctors anymore

I am suffering from fistula for mearly 2 years now. Same story as you. I've been operated 3 times by doctors trying collagen and plug which failed. I'm at the moment with a seton too and trust me it's so painful. I am depressed with the pain. Thank you so much for the info. I would really like to go to Bangalore too. Can you tell me the duration of the treatment approximately?

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

I understand. It will get better. Yes I was there for 3 months treatment by Dr. Ramesh Bhat. The length of treatment depends on the fistula

@Hannah-iy1ms

4 жыл бұрын

@@HackYourHealth Hopefully. I really got some hope listening to your story.

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hannah-iy1ms I'm glad! In India I saw quite a few very challenging cases get solved, and I hope it will be the same for you.

@akyura00

2 жыл бұрын

i have a seton for 2 months almost now, i had a big open wound next to my butthole, but it nevee really hurt that bad wtf i have my fistula removdd in a few weeks kinda scared of that but meh im glad ion have cancer or some shit.

@masudalam9013

Жыл бұрын

Plz go to Smiles hospital at mathikere.bangalore.

Hi Erica , what is the name of the person (or the video link) who has followed SCD to heal his Fistula. Thanks

@HackYourHealth

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Rhodesiensi, He has a new channel now called thegutninja. He has a video on there which talks about it. His old channel that I watched is Jay Balak or Crohnsboy.

OMG Seton knots are the WORST! I didn't have a good experience with drs in Canada either. At all. I hear horror stories allll the time of doctors doing such and such procedure while a patient is asleep and they didn't agree to it. Where in Canada are you from? What Dr. are you going with for Kshar Sutra?

@HackYourHealth

6 жыл бұрын

I know it's like no one has considered the feel! I'm so glad that you found a solution and healed your fistula. I'm sorry to hear your experience here wasn't good either. Fortunately we research, and are able to travel. I'm from Vancouver but that surgery was on Vancouver Island. I've heard similar stories too- I was lucky to escape with what I did! Haha. The doctor I want to go to, I haven't been able to reach from Canada, so I will ask her in person. I'm living on a hope and a prayer at this point! I'll ask around if she can't do it. I'd like to stay in Mysore if I can.

@norma9134

6 жыл бұрын

Did you know there's something out there called a comfort seton? It has no knots. I asked my CRS about it and he told me basically he wasn't going to bother looking into it. You know, I've talked to a lot of people now about fistulas and our stories seem to be similar in that they are long and heartbreaking and very few people that I've talked to had compassionate doctors here. Good luck! I look forward to hearing your success story when it happens :)

@masajhn

6 жыл бұрын

I Watched your videos Norma Johnson and Yours, I'm 45 years old, I have a fistula and a perianal Abscess So, I understand the difficult situation your both are going through, I also had a Pile's Surgery that went good. I just want to let you know that it's almost 1 Year since I diagnose myself due the lack of trust that I have in Medical System, that give me some time to Research more about natural treatment using Plants base on Ayurveda system I read a lot about many plants until I create my own method for healing my Abscess, the treatment is not easy and required a lot of care and cleaning routine, if you are interested I can provide to you and Norma some hints and tips of how I cure myself. my skype is MASACHN1 , take care, It's a shame you are going back to india I think if I can save you some money or time , that will be my pleasure .. take care for both of you ...

@HackYourHealth

6 жыл бұрын

Really? I did not know that. That would make the daily lives of many better, I'm sure. For sure if I could do it over now I'd do: Comfort seton in Canada, saving, then kshar sutra in India :). The seton did help. Your doctor sounds like he didn't think too deeply about the experiences of the people he did surgery on, especially since he was a CRS I imagine he sees a lot of fistulas. I've heard similar stories too, and noticed a lot of Canadians (relatively to how many we are!) leaving reviews on Indian doctors' review sites regarding kshar sutra, also from US and Australia etc of course. It would be so amazing to eventually see something like this offered here. Thank you, I will keep you posted!

@HackYourHealth

6 жыл бұрын

And Masajhn, Thank you so much for commenting and sharing. I'm sorry you've gone through this too! I'd be interested in knowing what you do, and I do hope you have success. At this point tho, I am committed to going and have confidence in the treatment there :)

Is kshar sutra same as cutting Seton in australia

@HackYourHealth

Жыл бұрын

No. Cutting Seton does not kill the infection from the inside, and is plastic not soft cotton string. It has a high rate of recurrence (50% or something like that) and depending on depth of fistula a high risk of incontinence as well. Kshar sutra, which is illegal is western countries, is 98% or more effective and has only a slight risk of temporary incontinence to liquid and gas....so not like the really bad risk involved with cutting Seton. The reason I say this is because the difference in risk and effectiveness is extremely different. But travel to India is of course much more financially and logistically challenging. I wish that the safe and effective medicine was legal in the west, but this is the situation....

@JoshCook-nx1xz

Жыл бұрын

@@HackYourHealth thank you 😊

Mam can you tell about how much time did your procedure take place ( khalsutra )

@HackYourHealth

Ай бұрын

3 months!

@peaceofmind3523

Ай бұрын

@@HackYourHealth Thank you soo much mam❣️

Thanks for your video, I am in Delhi and there is a doctor starting to work on me, but he can't find the exit hole, mine is longer version I guess, but he is charging 45000 rupees which is fair, and it will take 2.5 month he said

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

That's so awesome! I remember your comments from a while back, I'm so glad you got there for treatment! I hope you enjoy your time there too. Rishikesh is really special if you get the chance to travel around there. I have had imaging 2 ways in India, by x ray with injection of something visible into the tract (not that fun but worked! Lol) and by ultrasound. I'm sure the doctor will know what to do/recommend. That's much less than I paid, I think that is good. Good luck! Please come back and update when you are fistula free!

@ams990

3 жыл бұрын

Can you share the doctor contact information please

@EvilUSEmpire

3 жыл бұрын

@@ams990 +91 98115 51848 Dr Rakesh Gupta, He is a real doctor, He does it with lazer or Kshar Sutra or combination of both depending on your situation

@ams990

3 жыл бұрын

Separate Alberta thank you so much

@EvilUSEmpire

3 жыл бұрын

@@ams990 You are welcome, you can call him on Whatsapp

I have it coming up on the 11th of this month and I'm really freaked out about it

@karsonbollinger8412

3 жыл бұрын

I have mine the 16th!! Twins!!! 😂

@Mi-mi4gr

3 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@karsonbollinger8412

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mi-mi4gr my seton already cut through 😁😁.... but now it’s a layed open track... and it stings a bit. But hopefully that heals within the week? It still leaks a bit because it’s essentially now just an open trench...

@mjoey3997

3 жыл бұрын

I ended up testing positive for the coronavirus so they had to reschedule mine now I got to do it March 2nd

@karsonbollinger8412

3 жыл бұрын

@@mjoey3997 oh no!!! I’m sorry. Hope you’re feeling well

Thank you for sharing your story. I have been struggling with a fistula past 2 months I finally had an opp and they left a seton in me . How do they remove the seton once fistula heals? Does this mean that I will end up with another wound again when removing the seton? Kindly explain the process of removing the seton . Thank you

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Abbas, I'm glad you got some treatment. I'm not sure what kind of seton you have. There is a cutting seton, which I think gets changed or tightened (you would need to ask your doctor), and eventually would close (risk of incontinence is high with this method, depending on the depth of the fistula). With a regular draining seton, the fistula is kept open to prevent infection and abscessing, but the fistula is kept open so it won't heal and close with this method. I think you would need to ask what the plan is from your doctor. This is just my personal understanding, not medical advice. If you remove the seton, nothing will happen but there fistula will not be kept open so there is more chance of abscess. Sometimes they put in a seton for a while to prepare for another surgury. You would need to discuss with your doctor, since there is no universal strategy. Good luck!

@abbasyussuf443

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. I have the regular draining seton but I have noticed after the opp it’s slowly closing up but discharge still there . I’m confused if it’s going to close up or not and how will it be removed? The doctor told me to see him 2 months later (after I had the surgery) . Q.2. What are the causes of anal fistula abscess?

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Abbas, in regards to the seton, I don't know the plan for your case, of course Fistulas are usually caused by an infected gland which causes an abscess that later bursts (according to my understanding) Or they can be caused by crohn's disease, abscess draining procedures, childbirth and some other things.

@TechyAviral

Жыл бұрын

@@abbasyussuf443 so how you doing now

How are you now?? Reply plz...

@HackYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

I am good! It has been almost 3 years now, and no issues

@HackYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

*I went to India 3 years ago and got kshar sutra treatment

@wang819

3 жыл бұрын

Can I talk with you through FB messenger??? I am going through Kshar sutra treatment so willing to know your experiences what you went through... Plz reply

@sanpat2220

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing now?

😀😘😘😘

SUBSCRIBED. I have been battling this for a year now and the doctors are all arrogant jerks who won’t listen and tell you everything is “normal” when you present concerns after they butcher your bottom

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. It took over a year to even get a diagnosis. My doctor was male and wouldn't even look, just told me I had an ingrown hair. Then I was considered incurable. After 7 years got kshar sutra in India and was finally finally cured. I'm hoping you can get good treatment but if not, I'd recommend to go to India they know how to cure fistulas there, and the doctors are kind and care about their patients. Good luck.

@go_off_Sis

4 жыл бұрын

I am going to continue to research and save up. I am scared to go back to my surgeon after he was just supposed to put a seton in and decided to slice a three inch opening with seton sticking out of the middle of the wound where the abscess cavity was next to my anal opening and when the stitches busted after surgery he told me to just cover it with gauze when it was three inches into my fat layer by tail bone 😩

@HackYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that. It sounds horrible! The same thing happened to me. They told me they were putting in a seton, and I woke up with 2 setons and a huge cut with stitches..and the parts sewn together didn't line up so it didn't heal properly. I also was afraid to go back. That really doesn't sound right though. From my understanding (not medical advice, just what they did in india) it's a lot better if the wound heals from the bottom up, so I went each day for the nurses to pack the wound. If you have a nurses available I'd ask about whether they can help you with that. Take good care of yourself, and heal well! For research purposes the group kshar sutra for fistulas on Facebook is really great.

i have a seton for 2 months almost now, i had a big open wound next to my butthole, but it never really hurt that bad wtf imma have my fistula removdd in a few weeks kinda scared of that but meh im glad ion have cancer or some shit. ok so anyway i will answer my comment after all that shit is done.u can do this homeboa is just a second asshole we gon get rid of thaf 😭🤣😂😂😂😂😂

@HackYourHealth

2 жыл бұрын

You can do it! You will be ok. Yes, keep everyone posted :) Good luck!

Finally seeing a Dr. this afternoon, more a surgeon, to start planning the whatever. I guess the have to cut out the anus so they can get rid of the fistulas then glue me back together. It has taken quite a while and 3 previous surgeries to get to this point. It is not fun. I guess you can say that my modesty has been thrown out the window when it comes to medical eval's. I'm ready to have my life back and not centered around my back side. When asked about the pain I relate it to a toothache. These are the 2 most used parts of your body (mouth and ass) and its nearly impossible not to feel the pain.

@HackYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean. I feel like it's one of the worst places to have constant examinations! And the pain as well. I hope that the surgery is a success and you will get your life back! Good luck! 💜

@christopherprichard4952

3 жыл бұрын

@@HackYourHealth Very much appreciated. Strange to me that they consider it an out patient procedure.

@HackYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

@@christopherprichard4952 yes Though it is because your vital signs don't need to be monitored maybe? It's important to make sure it is clean, so follow whatever home care they give you! In India following partial fistulotomy (with kshar sutra for muscle portion) I went to get the wound packed every day so it would be totally clear of infection and heal from the bottom up. It's just important to make sure it is clean and no infection is left under the skin! :) just my 2 cents :)

@christopherprichard4952

3 жыл бұрын

@@HackYourHealth I have already started taking anti biotics (prescribed) to build and protect until surgery as well as have a jump start for after. I hate the wound packing part of this, just awkward and uncomfortable but so is everything else at this point. How long was your recovery time?

@HackYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

@@christopherprichard4952 that makes sense The wound packing is extremely important! To prevent future relapse and proper healing. It is much better if a nurse does it, in my opinion, since then it's not your worry. But I met people whose spouse did it, or who did it themselves. In my case I was getting a totally different procedure, which is kshar sutra and partial fistulotomy. Kshar sutra is intentionally slow since it uses a medicated string to kill infection inside and slowly move thru the muscle to prevent muscle damage. It is the safest and most effective treatment for this reason but it also takes longer depending on depth. In my case it took 3 months but it was only about 2 weeks heaing from the partial fistulotomy and a very easy recovery. I was out and about but tired the first few days. I hope that you have a fast and easy recovery.