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Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

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CS1234567
CS1234567

How does everyone function with this, I have 3 tears, and now everything is on hold no procedures to help.

I cant believe the pain and feel totally ruled by this. I cant imagine going out, even when we can. I am following all the guidance but seems no progress and I'm so scared I'm stuck with this for life.

How do you life/cope??

thanks

C

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  • CS1234567
    CS1234567

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    hi all

    ive just switched to Diltiazem from rectogesic (evil stuff) last night and responded better. also got some stronger painkillers so last night was good.

    i just want my life back, such as it can be at the moment, i am single too and worried about how this will effect future relationships...if i can ever leave the house... going to the loo is always painful messy, blood everywhere! i use washable wipes now. and a sitz bath.. all the gear...

    unless you have been through it you imagine how awful it is

    Cx

    • mak14989
      mak14989 CS1234567

      Posted

      oh you were on gtn? why was it evil? headaches?

      how long have you been on dilt?

      it hasnt been doing much for me....the constant burning is so annoying.

    • CS1234567
      CS1234567 mak14989

      Posted

      yes, headaches, palpations, itchy and burning and still bleeding so heavily. been on dilt two days so early days x

  • Betty786
    Betty786 CS1234567

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    please see a CRS and ask for a LIS

    when it's too far gone, no diet or cream is going to fix it. you have to get the surgery to heal it.

    in the mean time:

    -take sitz baths

    -take magnesium citrate or mag oxide supplement daily: this is the best stool softener!

    -don't eat white flour foods or anything that is constipating for you

    -add kiwis, pears, prunes, flax seed to your diet

    -find a good balance between your fibre intake and water intake. too much fibre or too much water can cause really big stools

    -buy a portable bidet shower spray to clean yourself. and dab with tissue to clean, do not wipe because sometimes wiping can stretch or open the fissure

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