Pain management for anal fissure
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Hi - I would love some advice about pain management for an anal fissure. I had mine diagnosed about three weeks ago, but have had it longer than that. I am currently using Rectogesic (externally - far to painful to try internally) and have started having linseens, a sachet of Fybogel a day, increasing my water intake, eating more fruit and veg, and generally eating less (have lost a stone since this started!) to try and soften my stools, but so far no joy. My main problem is that my stools are still large, and each bowel movement is agony. I really would like suggestions on pain management and how to cope with work. Taking time off is not really an option as I have just had a period of sick leave with an unrelated problem, and if I don't work, I don't get paid. But the pain is horrendous and so far taking Ibuprofen and paracetamol do not even touch the pain. As anyone with this condition will know, once the pain starts it is impossible to think of anything else and trying to work through it is nearly impossible. Even travelling to and from work (by bus) is awful as sitting down is agony and standing on a moving bus for an hour is not really an option. I am just about at breaking point as trying to cope at home is bad enough but I have to go to work in an hour and I don't know how I am going to get through the day. I have already had a hot bath this morning and applied my medication, but think the pain is going to kick in soon. These forums have so far really helped me, just by knowing there are other people out there suffering from this awful condition and any advice you can offer me will be welcome. Thanks.
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yvonney jo79024
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felly yvonney
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michelle91385 jo79024
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Hi jo79024 don't know how old this post is but if your poops are too big and bulky you need to stop the fiber intake just eat your fruits and vegetables and drink lots of water and your stools will be a lot softer and smoother to pass them out your main five should come from the vegetables you eat add some grains too. And exercise that ass a lot of times our ass muscle get weak from sitting for too long and that can cause weakness in our rectum and anus and cause a lot of issues do start pumping those flutes and squatting it's going to hurt but the pain will subside once you build the muscles that will strengthen the inner rectum I personally have noticed how out rectum is connected to our outer muscles and core muscles when those get weak problems start
lucy01685 jo79024
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vasaline helps but last year i had a sore in mid of where i wipe and going over it hurts..
i try to just use water that helps.
poop issues are horrid i get nightmares about going.
google alpline tea. they say not to have daily but every 4.6 days (my nurse told me)
it has to be warm enough to work. first time i had was too cold. it has to be very warm to touch (helps soften poop as cold tea doesnt work as good)
i replied because even though post was old theres still updates.
i recommend alpline tea. its amazing!!
just make sure its as warm as you make normal tea. ---no more enemas for me.
wipe that but wipe it.
i think my but stings because poop stil there touching the raw sores...i got mesh there but it sure hurt and i dont wanna clean again spent ages last time...sighs #toiletpaper problems
good luck i hope i help someonw.
ronald01481 jo79024
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I hear you .. I have this same problem more then 15 yrs. Now Manny times pain is severe! .. I am getting tired of living with this pain! Me being truthfully .. I am ready to go up stairs! No pain up there? .. But I am hanging in there hoping they can figure something out? (Amen). I tried Manny things seen half dozen stomach Dr. They don't know shirt !!! If they only felt the the severe pain as I been living with for too Manny years now? .. I wish they could freeze me and wake me when they find a way to fix me! .. I hope some day the lathe pain will stop! .. Good luck .. And God be with you! ?
Angelap1974 jo79024
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hannah23071 jo79024
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I have also been struggling with an anal fissure for the last 6 weeks, its absolute agony. The pain can last hours after each BM and almost makes me cry. I have seen my GP who has given me Rectogesic ointment and I also take Fybogel twice a day and senna at night. Paracetamol and Ibuprofen dont touch the pain.
Ive been reading all the other replies and will try and increase my water intake but I feel another visit to the GP is needed. Its nice to know that Im not the only one suffering.
I hope you heal soon, and let us know what works for you.
hannah23071 jo79024
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I have also been struggling with an anal fissure for the last 6 weeks, its absolute agony. The pain can last hours after each BM and almost makes me cry. I have seen my GP who has given me Rectogesic ointment and I also take Fybogel twice a day and senna at night. Paracetamol and Ibuprofen dont touch the pain.
Ive been reading all the other replies and will try and increase my water intake but I feel another visit to the GP is needed. Its nice to know that Im not the only one suffering.
I hope you heal soon, and let us know what works for you.
ali38396 jo79024
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Powerful treatment for Anal Fissure Acute / chronic both:
Nifedipine 2% + Lignocaine gel 5% + Metronidazole 10% all togather use only within 3months apply ointment 3-4 times directly on fissure and all surrounding area and massage gently for 2min take double pea size quantity. For Four to eight weeks. Remember me in ur prayers
Lamly jo79024
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i have recently been using rectogesic and it has got rid of my pain but after six weeks why as my pain come back.
sarah35093 jo79024
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Hello,
im after some advice please. ive never wrote in a forum in my life but i just need aome advice so here i am.
Ive had problems with pain in my bum for years. the doctor told me it was piles many times. past could of months its got so bad to the point where my eyes water when im on the toilet. even laying down or walking! i honestly feel as thought ive got glass up there! anyway i finally managed to get the doctor to see me who examined me who told me i need to have the camera. she didnt say anything about fisure but since i can see at least six on my bum and they seem very deep. im sure there is some inside too as the pain is shooting. ive had a mirror down there and squatted and can honestly see inside is red roar and so inflamed its unbearable. blood is something i see every day too. this is taking over my life. does anyone have any tips to stop the pain and the burning. and itching 😦
i do also have piles to top it off. the fisures are all over between piles and also on piles. I cant bear the pain.
any help would be appreciated!!