I understand completely. I think that pain is my new 'normal', unfortunately. Some days I am hopeful, some not so much, but it goes with the territory, I think. I've prayed lately, but I asked that I would be smart enough to heal myself. I'll try everything available until I find something that works. I do not want to have surgery -- it's a battle that I wage with myself.

Something has to work. The coconut oil seems to have helped a little in the 24 hours since I first tried it. It's the least expensive thing I've tried and although I'm not saying it will solve the problem, it would be ironic after everything I've tried so far. Going to try the epsom bath that Veronicalikes suggested tonight.

According to my PT (pelvic floor physical therapist) I have pelvic floor dysfunction so I hope this is really the cause of my pain.

LeeMS,

9 months is a long time now... why not try Botox then to see if that helps...

Alyssa,

Since you are healed (AF), maybe a different treatment option is available for the PFD? Does it feel exactly the same as the tear did?

I would try Botox, but too many unknowns and if's:
1) This procedure seems to fail as often as it succeeds from what I discovered.
2) In many or most cases, it's very temporary.
3) I can't be guaranteed of zero side effects*.
4) I have an issue with anyone putting anything in or cutting my body open and can't escape the fact that the success rates are not overwhelming* to begin with.

*When the cure can be as bad or nearly as bad as the affliction or it has the potential for producing other issues, then I don't think I can sign up for that very easily.

I believe that modern science does not a have a sound cure for anal fissures that I've found. It's hard to tie my cart up to that horse as I only have the one cart.

The answer may be in homeopathy.

Lee

Alyssa,

Haven't heard anything and was wondering if you received the ozonated olive oil and what did you think? You sounded kind of low and I was hoping that maybe it was helping and that you are feeling better.

I'm on the coconut oil and epsom salt bandwagon and feeling a bit better so far. We'll see, right?

Hope that things are improving.

LeeMS,

Thanks for checking up on me... I ordered this product Monday night but I was checking my paypal statement and the transaction does not appear on it. I called the company to confirm the payment was approved but they are closed. How long did it take for you to get the item?

Hi, Alyssa,

You just caught me - sitting at the Detroit airport waiting for my flight.

I ordered it last Wednesday and it arrived on Saturday.

In thinking about it, I was wondering how it may work for you. I think you mentioned that you were healed, but still have pain. I thought that you couldn't heal if there was pain because no blood circulation. Maybe I'm wrong.

Question: Have you had lidocaine prescribed for you? That helps with pain.

Lee,

I'm willing to try just about anything if it brings me some relief... No I have not had lidocaine prescribed...

Alyssa,

Just thought that I would check back real quick.

I would give the Lidocaine a try -- it can't hurt (no pun). It's RectiCare 5% and strictly for pain relief.

So far, the coconut oil has been really helping me. Not sure if there is any healing or not, but the pain is less severe. It's all I'm using at the moment. Coconut oil? It couldn't be, right?

Good luck and I hope you feel better.

Alyssa,

What's happening? Wondering what is going on with you -- hopefully, you are better.