Anal Fissure Support Forum

... this weekend, and just want to be pain free with no bleeding. To my point, here it is July, went to Colorectal surgeon this week and he prescribed Rectiv, which I started taking on Tuesday, today is the second full day of taking Rectiv. So far, no side effects, just a little light-headed for the ...

... blood on the toilet paper and a sting when I used my travel bidet to rinse off, so I know I have to be extra careful again. I was prescribed the Rectiv nitroglycerin ointment in late Nov. It says to keep the cap on tight and "use within 8 weeks of opening." Does it go bad after that, ...

Doctor would only prescribe Rective which was more than $250 with my insurance and something like $150 with some sort of coupon I found online. The doctor refused to change the prescription to the generic 2% nitroglycerin or prescribe nipefidine.

Has anyone else dealt with this?

... been dealing with a fissure since August 1, 2016. I remember that day. (It is now mid November 2016). First doctor- saw August 2. Prescribed me Rectiv. Used it for six weeks. Got headaches but continued. Changed diet. Stool softeners and fiber. Pain would go away then spasms would come back. ...

... myself for the internal anal sphincter spasms that came after and could be so bad, I could hardly walk! My doctor prescribed another ointment, Rectiv (nitroglycerin) and let me tell you, it works. Headaches are supposed to be a common side effect when using this, but thankfully, I've done fine ...

All, I began Rectiv on Tuesday 11/17 after having a Sigmoidoscopy on Monday 11/16. I was told I have 2 fissures. My pain began about this time last year 2014 and unfortunately I waited a year to see someone. Now I am on day 6 of ...

How would everyone recommend I apply Rectiv? I've been using my pointer finger but it seems like I may be doing more damage because of its size. Does anyone use other objects besides a finger? Also, how long did it take for Rectiv to work for ...

I was wondering if anyone else is getting this weird side effect from Rectiv: sometimes after application I'll feel like my rectum is under a lot of pressure. It kind of feels like when your leg falls asleep, but inside your anal canal. It usually happens when ...

Hey guys, I'm currently doing the nitro .4% ointment. I have a question about using it. The directions say to squeeze out a one inch line onto your finger and slightly insert it into the anus. But, my fissure recently tore wide back open recently and I can see it when looking through a mirror. My qu...

Hello everybody, Tony here went for my second opinion and was diagnosed with a post terior anal fissure . He prescribed me with a cream Rectiv .2% twice a day and fiber . The rectiv seems to make it a little more painful but I've noticed the itch has eased up for the most part. The fiber has ...