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So glad i decided to join... this isnt necessarily a topic among face to face friends. Ive had my fissure since June 2, 2014 and its been hell! i have anxiety which gives me IBS-d which is what lead to this Went undiagnosed 4 months until i was given Recto-bid 2%.. burned like the devil first time used, still does, but it actually healed me after a week, for a month.. im 32, two kids under 6, andDrs just say get LIS. im terrified of incontinence but also sick of my life being ruled by 'butt pain'Glad to be around others who can relate!
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kristan_1340 melanieheaven
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mmarcus151910 melanieheaven
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I'm so sorry that you have had to go thorugh the painful experience of an anal fissure. When I had my anal fissure which was about a year ago, I had bleeding every time after I had a BM and extreme unimaginable pain in bed, which I am guessing is what you are going through. I would recommend taking metamucil, a fiber supplement, but if you have IBS syndrome and you are having dyarrea already then this might irritate you further. As far as the surgery, I had the same sphicteronomy surgery that Kristan had and mine went about the same. I waited about a month with my fissure, which turned out to be chronic, and decided that I wouldd get the surgery. Incontinence is a factor, and like Kristan the only thing that happened to me from the surgery is its a bit harder to hold in farts, but that is about it. However, even dealing with incontinence, in my opinion, is worth it if that is the worst part of the surgery because dealing with fissure pain for the rest of your life is not worth it. You will get through this, just like most of the rest of us had, and just have to keep up hope.
Some tips that I might add that you do besides getting the surgery are:
Diltazem Cream (which I do not think helped that much)
Fiber (but do not take too much as a poop that is too watery can actually cause more pain as a watery poop is very acidic)
******Pooping in a different position- I want to emphasize this point greatly. Instead of pooping sitting down on the toilet, I tried squatting by putting my feet on the rim of the toilet and by squatting so my stomach was touching the front of the top of my legs. This position helped me tremendously and ever since my fissure I have always pooped in this position.
Calmoseptine Cream- This cream contains menthol that numbs the area. This cream also prevents sweat form accumulating in a particular area.
I really hope that this advice helps and please do not give up on your battle to survive your fissure. YOU will survive it whether by waiting it our or by getting the surgery.
Also, if it is very painful going to the bathroom. I would recommend listening to music and then watching a movie right after a BM to distract your mind. I also was biting a washcloth at times to deal with the pain so this could help too.
For other advice, I would actually check out Kristan's post on here that was not too long ago at https://patient.info/forums/discuss/i-ve-had-a-cronic-fissure-for-6-months-480083?page=0#1764881. Lots of people have commented on her post and gave some great advice.
Good luck and I hope you get better soon!
Myles
kristan_1340 melanieheaven
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clive85043 melanieheaven
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Im so thinking of you and all others who are suffering in constant pain,my thoughts are with you all,as i hav been there and totally understand whats its like.
I had a very bad attack about 2 years ago not knowing what this was or why it happened i have since found out that it was Constipation, so i must have strained myself I eat well and no junk food i walk twice a week around my local park which takes about 50 mins per seesion.With creams it went away of course i was very aware of what i was eating,but for some reason it came back.
Went to my Doctor as i was in agony cyring with the pain as im sure all of us have been through that awful time.
Was told by him that it was an Anal Fissure bought on by constiaption,i used all the ointments which helped a litte but did not cure my pain.
He suggested Botox and explained what happens because of the blood flow they cannot stitch the tear,so they fill it in with Botox imagine this as a Filler.And was told by my Surgeon that it lasts for 3 Months.
I went into hospital for day surgery under General Anaesthetic there was pain for a while after surgery, this went away after being give Morphine to releif the pain which lasted for a short time.Ive been pain free for all that time just a little discomfort after having a BM.
My 3 months are now up and yes there is a little discomfort but no unbearable pain anymore.
Since having the surgery im so so careful in what im eating now and have cut down on my portions of food.I really hope that this may be of some help.
Take Care.
Clive.
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