Hi I'm new here, 42 female living in west coast Canada. I stumbled upon this site during one of the sleepless pain enduring night. This site has helped me so much in so many ways, I really appreciate all of you sharing your experiences and support.
My background - My symptons started 10 years ago after my 2nd child's birth, but has been mistreating it as a hemorrhoid. Everytime after BM, there will be a lump that needs to be pushed back. (we now suspect it is a papillae) 5 weeks ago, the pain flared up again but much much worse this time. I went to my GP/ER, finally got referred to a colon surgeon. I have since been diagnosed with fissure, and has been living with this pain for 5 weeks now. I'm on Nifedipine (2.5%) twice daily and antibiotics but not making much progress. Spasm has since gotten better, but the burning/throbbing continues.
My GP did a scope examination on me today, and said I have a big cut quite deep inside. He recommended Botox, so the procedure is now scheduled for next week. (I'm scared and hopeful at the same time)
My question is now on my diet - I'm trying to have the softest stool and with the longest gap between each BM. What will be the best way to achieve this?
I've cut out all caffeine, alcohol, processed food, red meat from my diet. My stool has been a mixture of somehow hard at first and smoother towards the end. Every time after a BM, I'm back to this excrucisting burning.
Should I introduce a liquid diet - juice & blended soup? Has anyone tried this or even to the extent of a fasting? I'm scared switching to liquid diet will cause constipation or diarrhea hence worsen the sympton. But I feel my bum needs as much time in between BM to rest and heal.
Any feedback is much much appreciated!