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Is it possible to breathe with the pain of an anal fissure and reduce the intensity of a spasm ?

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jennifer_09911
jennifer_09911

I have been using rectogesic for almost a week in an attempt to relieve the pain of what my GP thinks is an anal fissure .

There had been a worsening of symptoms in what is only a problem of 11 days duration

The main in my rectum prior to a bowel movement is immobilising and I am fearful of leaving the house and being caught short

Afterwards the spasm buring and pain continues for hours and nothing brings relief

I am having 3 Epsom salt baths a day and am not constipated .

I have a very high fibre plant based diet and have also added psyllium husk to my diet

I routinely have 3 movements a day so am in agony most of the time

Is there a way of using breathing to reduce pain and spasm as I am finding myself becoming increasingly tense as the time to return to the bathroom approaches

My GP has referred me for investigation and I am convinced I have anal cancer

Any advice gratefully received

10 days ago I was walking 6 miles a day going to Pilates as well as 2/ 3 spinning classes a week

Now there are times in can barely walk

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  • pecan_tan
    pecan_tan jennifer_09911

    Posted

    The symptoms you describe are typical of an anal fissure. Add baking powder 3-4 teaspoons ,and coconut oil to your bath. Use lubricating gel before and after a BM. Apply your rectalgesic afte r a BM and do a sitz bath after BM.
    • jennifer_09911
      jennifer_09911 pecan_tan

      Posted

      Thank you for your response

      Should I ditch the Epsom salts ( in the sitz bath which I'm already having after a bm ) and replace with the baking powder and coconut oil or add them both in addition to the salts ?

      What sort of quantity for the power and coconut oil please ?

      Is Vaseline ok as a lubricant ?

      Many thanks

    • pecan_tan
      pecan_tan jennifer_09911

      Posted

      Sitz bath with epsom,salt one half cup with 3-4 tablespoons of baking powder,coconut oil. I use a couple of drops of lavender oil for the nice smell. You may add 1-2 other oils you have on hand. I use almond oil/and or vitamin E oil. I do this twice a day. In the morning and late evening. I learned thisvon this forum and it has stopped the pain,relieved the itching. I carry a small CVS bag every where I go. It contains lubricate to apply before and after BM. Hemrrhoid cream,hydrocotisone, calmoseptine cream. All of these items can be purchased at WALMART except the hydrocortisone and calmoseptine cream. You will learn which ones give relief by trial and error. The sitz baths are a must. I also purchased recticare from Walmart it cost 25.00 dollars for a small tube but has saved my left. It numbs when applied so you dont feel pain for a while. It can be applied after a BM  up to 4 times a day. I have to use it only twice a day. I apply it directly to the hemrrhoid and down both sides of my inner buttocks. I feel this is the most debilitating thing I have ever experienced. I have had to reduce my work to 1/3 of the time I used to work. I am ready to have surgery. I hope this helps you and you get relief.
    • pecan_tan
      pecan_tan

      Posted

      You can use Vaseline as a lubricant but the gel can be purchased walmart in the section you purchase sanitary pads. It is only 2 dollars and some cents and it cool which helps the area. Please purchase gloves and non scented wipes. Keep gloves in your bag and use the wipes after BM  . This will prevent infection in that area. Which we dont need. Happy healing.
    • jennifer_09911
      jennifer_09911 pecan_tan

      Posted

      Thank you for all your advice ...I am going to Google the creams you have recommended and am hoping they will be available for me in the UK👍

  • toorialay18313
    toorialay18313 jennifer_09911

    Posted

    Hi Jennifer Anoheal is (diltiazem hydrochloride 2%) this is medical term for it . As I see you from UK. They do in UK another tip for you. Ask your Gp to send you private.because true NHS is almost impossible it takes long time. By the low if there is long waiting time or list you can have private. And if you near London I can suggest you good surgent. When I had my opp I couldn’t believe I had anything. Pain free was super. But before you get private you need to go few times to Gp . Push them  all the best
    • jennifer_09911
      jennifer_09911 toorialay18313

      Posted

      Thank you for responding again

      I have seen my GP twice in last week and they have already referred me for investigation and there is a protocol locally which days I will be seen within a fortnight so hopefully the NHS will look after me quite promptly ....fingers crossed !

    • toorialay18313
      toorialay18313 jennifer_09911

      Posted

      Good luck on that so make sure you seen by specialist. In my case I was going true hell .12 hours spasm can’t walk. I was in hospital and they were saying to me that your go have to refer you to us. I couldn’t understand that. By the time my go saw me I was in very bad mood .maybe this is the reason I get that treatment. By the way if you send by your go to private , it’s all covered by NHS
  • eric_87904
    eric_87904 jennifer_09911

    Posted

    If I were you I'd breathe as I schedule the LIS lol. Funny but not funny... I fought it for 12 years trust me I know the pain.  The fissure is what hurts but an overly tight sphincter is the root problem.   Without reducing that pressure you'll most likely never get better... at least I didn't. Had my surgery June 22 2016 and not one problem since. 12 years of problems and pain fixed in 25 minutes. 

    • jennifer_09911
      jennifer_09911 eric_87904

      Posted

      Thanks Eric

      I cannot imagine being able to endure this level of pain and disruption to life for 12 yrs

      I am having an investigation under general anaesthetic on December 29 th ☹

  • toorialay18313
    toorialay18313 jennifer_09911

    Posted

    Hi Jennifer I haven’t heard much of update on your ongoing problems. Hope you ok. How do you cope with fissure. Is it any better
    • jennifer_09911
      jennifer_09911 toorialay18313

      Posted

      Hello and thank you for asking

      I have now been using the rectogesic for just over 3 weeks and whilst the excrutiating spasm before a bowel movement has eased the pain is still really bad at times

      I have see a colorectal consultant and on 29th Dec will be having an examination under general anaesthetic with a view to botox injection and possibly banding of any internal haemerhoids

      The consultant was far from sympathetic ☹

      Biggest issue for me is far too many bowel movements

  • pecan_tan
    pecan_tan jennifer_09911

    Posted

    I want to take this time to thank the forum and the members for the helpful info I have recieved. This has helped me cope while enduring this terrible experience. I have thought no one understands but God who knows how I am suffering. But you do because you have the same suffering. I am unable to work full-time the first time in 30 years. I love to walk ,can't do that. Love to read this is very reduced due to pain can't concentrate read the same  line over and over.Sometimes csn't even pray can just dilently adk God for help. I now understand why people with chronic pain become suicidal. (Smile), I don't have a plan. Music with your sitz bath at night , a candle and a glass of whine can help reduce anxiety on a baf day when you have already had two sitz baths and hope this one brings relief. I hope we all get better. Thus is my 1 year anniversary with Chronic anal fissure. I don't feel like celebrating. Thank you all again.

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