by Scientist2516 » 26 Jun 2014, 16:03
Hi Apes,
I could have written this, last Oct/Nov: "while I feel that the fissure is healed/healing, I still have discomfort. I have a external hemmy and what I think is a sentinel tag."
Except in my case the external hemmie was painful.
The sentinel tag was not painful exactly, but I could not wear trousers for several weeks, because they would irritate the area. I had to wear skirts and leggings. Loose trousers were OK but jeans were hopeless.
I'm not sure when things improved exactly, but I was wearing jeans again by Christmas. I still have a little extra skin there, but it has shrunk and never gives me any bother (except I have to wipe carefully and thoroughly). The hemmie went away too, and has never come back.
I hope this helps you to believe that you'll be all better in the near future. It does sound as though you are making a great recovery. You are on the home stretch! You'll be OK.
Nifedipine/lidocaine, no help
Diltiazem, effective, but caused major rash
Nitroglycerine, effective.
Topical estrogen for final healing.
Gentle heat to bottom - pain relief, muscle relaxant
Kondremul mineral oil
Time - lots of time.
Status - Healed!