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When do you know a cream wont be effective

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mak14989
mak14989

hi everyone

what are your thoughts?

how long do you go with creams

it's been 5 weeks I've been on this cream...it had helped but not 100%

i know fissures and all take time to heal but when do you it's not effective

thanks

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  • Krabby
    Krabby mak14989

    Posted

    what cream is it your using?

    they do say some creams you need to use for 8 weeks. how often are you getting them?

    • mak14989
      mak14989 Krabby

      Posted

      started with diltiazem tired it for almost 7 weeks...

      currently using proctosedyl and it's been 5 weeks.

  • mark90976
    mark90976 mak14989

    Posted

    I'm with you mate, I've been using rectogesic glycerin ointment for 4 weeks now. there's been a lot of improvement . but the pain and anal discomfort is still there. can't even stand up for too long.

  • Krabby
    Krabby mak14989

    Posted

    my advice then is go back to your doctor and pushed to be referred. I ended up having both injections there and although I still get it occasionally its not as bad. I hope this helps x

    • mak14989
      mak14989 Krabby

      Posted

      well I already have a referral for a colec surgeon just waiting for all this covid to settle down.

      but the current cream has been helping. but like do you keep using it for months as fissures take time to heal or when do you stop ..

    • mark90976
      mark90976 mak14989

      Posted

      reading the instructions it says to use it till the pain goes away. well I still got the pain so I guess I'll have to use it. also doing hot baths to promote healing . Cant to the sitz bath as after awhile I feel pain sitting down

    • Krabby
      Krabby mak14989

      Posted

      keep using the cream. even when u see the surgeon they will know u have had a tear. if u have botox u will still need to continue using the cream after for a short period of time. I have just ordered some salts to go in the bath to help me. just try and do relaxation in the bath as it does get worse when u tense. also avoid caffeine

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