Hello everybody!
First things first - This is my first post on this site. Your fellow AF sufferer, I am a 45 year old male from the US.
Thank you to all of you here for sharing your experiences and helping out the rest of us deal with our own suffering. A big shout out and Thank You to Savaici for the AMAZING job she has done in documenting her experiences through her journey with AF!
Background: Got hit by two AFs last December, and my life has turned upside down since. Even though my fissures appeared to have healed (no bleeding since last three weeks, thank the Lord), I am still currently on 0.2% GTN because my spasms continue along with an awful pain and soreness. The area inside feels very raw right after a BM. There is a sizeable bump inside over one of the healed fissures that is easily felt with the finger (scar tissue?), which has resulted in the narrowing of the anal canal somewhat and thin stools. I am scheduled to see a CRS within a week from now.
Now, on to my main question: Encouraged by the success of many of you with self dilation, I am considering giving it a shot. I've gone through Sav's main thread on the topic as well as the recommended dilators. However, in my own research online, I came across these:
8 Pcs Set Hegar Uterine Dilator With A Carrying Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IAFBA10/re ... Uyb2Y8AXKK
I thought I'd ask if anyone here has used them for anal dilation, and if so, what was your experience? Would you recommend them for AD? I am considering them mainly because of the range of diameters I can get without having to spend a fortune on the pediatric medical dilators, as well as due to the fact that they are so easily available without a prescription.
Thank you all so much!
Best,
- EG