by jlm1 » 19 Aug 2014, 21:11
Hey there, sorry you are suffering with this devil
It's such a horrible, life changing injury. I had botox a bit over 3 weeks ago now, it will be 4 weeks this friday. I had 2 injections and my doc did it in her office. Two days before I was out under general anesthesia and the doc just took a look, identified a deep and significant fissure. She asked my family while I was under if they wanted her to just do the surgery but they decided to try botox first. So when I went back 2 days later for the botox injections, the doc knew exactly where the fissure was as she had a good visual from seeing it when I was under. I was very, very nervous about doing this in her office. I did take some valium before and this helped me a lot. I really tried to relax and breath. She gently inserted her finger, found the area and then cleaned it quickly with cotton, then did the 2 injections. It was like the flu shot in a way....burned a bit but was quick......then she did the other side and I did cry out a bit but then it was over. Honestly, it was much better than I thought it would be. Not that I want to have to do this again because, really, who the heck wants a shot there?! But if I had to do it again, I would. It's quick and then over. Now it has started to kick in and I am slowly starting to feel better. But it is SLOW!!! I saw doc 2weeks later, she said it was healing. I see her again Monday......but I am not sure I will let her look or not....depends on how I feel. She also gave me valium suppositories and I have found these to help with the spasms. Good luck and let us know how it goes!
fissure May 2014
nitro, diltiazem
botox July
fistula surgery, piece of skin tag removed Oct
fissure declared healed Dec
currently have burning/pain-told it is nerve pain
physical therapy, sitz baths, valium suppositories
hoping I am healing