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Anal fissure.

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hannah23071
hannah23071

Hi

Ive had an anal fissure since last August. Since xmas the pain has been immense and have been off work for the last 8 weeks.

I paid privately to have the botox injection which I had 4 days ago, and today Ive only just managed to open my bowels. The pain is horrendous, i take daily laxido and Ducolax, drink loads of water and try to eat a high fibre diet.

Can anyone tell me how long it took for their botox to work or if it didnt work at all. Im at my wits end, had enough of this pain, it controls my life.

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  • Jasmine1224
    Jasmine1224 hannah23071

    Posted

    it also took me about 4 days to have a BM after (eua) botox and fissurectomy, i also deal with internal/ external hemmorhoids, constipation and pelvic floor dysfunction.

    week one after procedures was rough but no where near the pain i was in prior. i have dealt with all of this close to 10 years now. cream compounds and pelvic floor therapy have worked in the past but this last fissure break has been the absolute worse.

    my surgeon cleared me for pelvic floor therapy around week 6 botox (no internal work through rectum) pelvic floor therapy helps me relax/control muscles for BMs. my pelvic floor has been traumatized and is a constant spasm tight , causing pain. it also helps break up the scar tissue from the fissure.

    i am almost 2 months into my botox treatment and i will say every day has been different. you may already no all the things but it all has to do with your BMs size, consistency, amount, how many times a day you go.

    i take colace 2x daily, miralax one dose every morning. everyones different so youll have to find your best routine. almost a gallon of water daily

    i eat my fiber intake, as the fiber supplements cause my BMs to

    be too hard.

    Walking helped alot . movement helps BMs keep doing their thing.

    mentally i have so much anxiety. take things day by day. i am just getting back to work next week. wish me luck , i hope the best for you.

    fissure pain is the worst. i would not wish this in my worst enemy.

  • Jasmine1224
    Jasmine1224 hannah23071

    Posted

    one more thing - dont strain or push let things come out when they are ready.

  • happy83677
    happy83677 hannah23071

    Posted

    are you feeling better now? How long did it take for you to heal?

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