by Jbl22424 » 14 May 2014, 17:50
Alyssa - we are close! I live in Sacramento. :) I think you should try yet another CRS. Someone out there will be able to help you.
Ladies, I did stop breastfeeding because I was convinced my fissure was caused and aggravated by it. Since I cut back on breastfeeding, I went from pain every day to 4 days pain free then 12 days pain free and now I'm on 3 days pain free. Even though I have setbacks, they seem to be fewer and further between. I think cutting back helped me but I'm not sure if it will actually get me all the way to cured. I'm booked for botox on the 20th and just not sure if I want to do it... but feel I ought to. If I didn't have these pain free stretches then getting LIS would be an easier decision.
The PPD has lifted a bit, too, since ending breastfeeding. I think my hormones play crazy tricks on mind... I hope things are going back to normal. On my good days, I'm so ecstatic to be a mommy. On my bad days, my butt is on fire and I feel like my son deserves so much better than a crying mess for a mom. It has been really hard. Its so nice to talk to you ladies and Bellastar, thanks for sharing your story, it is an inspiration!
By the way - should I be worried about the general anesthesia for botox constipating me? I'm wondering how much extra miralax I should take or maybe I should try some milk of magnesia afterwards?
Developed fissure from constipation due to breastfeeding 7 weeks after delivery (Jan 2014)
Nifedepine
Colace
Magnesium
Miralax - godsend
Nitro - some improvement
LIS (May 2014) - cured for 3 months then setback
Diltiazem
Feeling better for now