by Healingthroughdiet » 10 Jun 2016, 20:18
Yes absolutely. First take a few breaths before every BM, take an Advil or Tylenol is you are allowed to use those about 30 minutes before , do not strain, and remember you have many fellow sufferers. Keep a bath ready if you have access that's warm. Do not wipe with toilet paper - I use a jet of water to clean, there are others who have posted many ideas on this website . Try to prepone appointment if you can. Most of all remember if this is a fissure it is not dangerous - painful yes, but fissures are not life threatening. I have made it to 40 years of age and I have lived with fissures on and off for 30 years. Have faith. Try yoga to calm anxiety. You ( we) will get through this. Body has an immense capacity to heal. We must keep believing.
Advil through the day if needed.
Take control of your diet. Read a lot about soluble fiber sources. I turned mostly vegan and it helps keep my recurrences decades apart.
This pain will end. It's different lengths of time for different people though. See how many people come and go on this forum - that is proof. Stay strong my friend.