I've had a fissue for the past 8 months. After having one 5 years ago which was hell for 3 months my worst nightmare has come back. I have no pain while "going" but I get spasms that last 7-8 hours after. The only relief I have found is sitting in the bathtub for 2-5 hours every day. Is anybody else losing their evenings to the tub?

Yes

I would say I spend 3 hours per day in the tub

I suggest from experience that you buy a couple of cold gel packs from the pharmacy. I’ve found that sitting or packing the cold gel pack on the crack for half an hour provides a lot of relief

Great suggestion I'll give that a try.