I've been suffering from intense anal itching for over 10yrs. Earlier this year I was diagnosed with chronic AF. I've tried many conservative treatments and am on a pretty good diet to eliminate problematic foods. The fissure has gotten worse and there is a fistula. I feel like surgery is my only option but I'm scared. I'm worried it will be painful and not work and have side effects. I'm a 37yr old female without kids.
Right now my pain is intermittent and mostly tolerable but the itching is absolutely unbearable.. I was recommended to have a fissurectomy and sphincterectomy, I don't know what to do, if anyone has experience or advice I'd love to hear from you.