by LemonMan » 12 Sep 2017, 02:25
Hi missy, so sorry to hear your set back. After taking Diltiazem for the best part of a year, my own personal belief is, after your fissure has become chronic (i.e. formed into an open sore) all the creams do is treat the symptoms. In fact, in my own case I felt they even made things worse in the end, so I came off them. Some people have reported some success with them, but it's usually in the early months.
Botox is the next logical step if Diltiazem doesn't work, and is quite often done with a fissurectomy to improve the chances. It works for about 60% of people (who presumably had no joy with the creams).
Personally I would go for that, but obviously talk to your Doc/CRS to see what they think.
Best, LM
Aug 14: Anal Abscess diagnosed
Dec 15: Anterior Anal Fissure diagnosed
Jan 16: Anoheal - Thought was healed end of Jan
Apr 16: Anoheal - Thought was healed end of May
Sep 16: Fissure back. Started Anoheal again
May 17: Botox and banding - fingers crossed