Hi,
I am new to this forum. I am suffering from an AF for 4 months now. Have read and tried all the advice...high fibre diet, sitz bath, etc. Have started applying Diltiazem 2% since a week.
Although my fissure began with blood on my stools, I noticed blood only 3-4 times in the whole 4 months. Since starting Diltiazem, though it helped with the post BM pain, I notice blood more often. I wonder whether Dilitazem is healing or hurting the process? Has anyone else experienced this? Or is it maybe that my BM is a bit hard again leading to blood. How long does it take for Dilitiazem to heal a fissure?
Have been very depressed lately feeling helpless at not being able to cure AF. Thanks to everyone here for sharing their experiences, feels good to know that you are not alone.
My last question - Does AF develop into something if not treated? I mean, can we just go on living like this if it doesn't heal? I don't want surgery under any circumstances! Would as well live with the pain...
Thanks to everyone for caring to respond.