Anal fissure Botox

Hi Sarah

I had botox 8 weeks ago

My examination was under a general anaesthetic as the spasming of the sphincter was too severe to allow examination with out ....therefore I didn't feel a thing !

Hi Sarah

I’ve had Botox twice - the first time a single dose and the second a double dose, as my fissures were nearly healed after the first time but not quite.

Both were under general anaesthetic so obviously didn’t feel anything during the procedure and it wasn’t any more painful afterwards as a result of the exam. Didn’t have any pain when I woke up.

In terms of recovery from the procedure, there isn’t any recovery to be had to be honest, just had to take it easy for 24 hours after the general anaesthetic but there’s no after care management required for the fissure itself. 

The first time, there was a gradual improvement over the first few weeks and I was actually pain free for about a week around week 5 and thought I was on to something, then the pain reappeared. Then when I had my double dose it was strange but there was actually no improvement whatsoever and I’m still in pain and waiting to go back to see my surgeon.

So it wasn’t a success for me but that’s not to say it won’t be for you, just keep up with your diet and drinking plenty of water and taking stool softeners and good luck

Hi Sarah , it’s normally 4 weeks before the full strength of injection can be seen. Some ppl go for second time if the don’t get result. It’s mean there fissure is too deep and can be hill with opp. LIS good luck

Hi Sarah, I had botox 3 months ago and so far so good. It worked within a week and have been pain free since. The doctor was unable to examine me internally before the botox as I was in agony. It's the best thing that I did and would not hesitate in getting it done again if the pain returns. Wish you the best Sarah

I would ask your consultant ... ask as much as you can .. I was offered Botox but was told a few people can sometimes have bowel leakage after? I declined the Botox. I was given ANOHEAL  2% cream .. What type of examination are you having ? under anaesthetic or not ? 

 

Hi Sarah

I'll tell you about my experience but I have been unlucky. I was told I had a fissure when I had a colonoscopy and 2 polyps removed. I had no pain from this fissure but the consultant made me think that having botox was just like having a flu jab. Well i got the shock of my life when having my first bowel movement I realised that I couldn't feel my sphincter muscle working. I had this procedure done nearly 3 months ago and if i had been told about incontinence i would NEVER have had this done. Today my worst nightmare happened and I completely lost bowel control. I am now housebound as i will be too scared to step outside the door. The consultant told me the botox would wear off after 3-6 months. As far as I'm concerned I would never have had this done if i had been properly informed. This is my opinion but I think I am in the minority.