Hi Everyone! I am so happy that I stumbled upon this Forum and have already gained new insight into a problem that has been plaguing me for a bit over a year now.
I was diagnosed with my fissure a year ago after seeing a doctor who failed to even diagnose it. My current GI doctor put me on Miralax and Nefedipine Ointment. My spasms and bleeding went away quickly with this regimen, but I stressed it again in about two months.
After doubling the single dose of Miralax I was taking and starting more frequent Nefedipine applications, I was back on a no bleeding and no spasm path. I even became a vegetarian in hopes that it would discipline me on my food choices and basically make me eat beans and veggies to get enough fiber. I drink enough water for a dessert camel to last an eternity. I continue to eat healthy and try to relax even though work gets pretty stressful.
All was well until about a month ago when my fissure reopened. Now, it's come back with a vengence. Upping my Miralax dose seems to no longer do anything, and my stomach can't even handle it. I still eat well, apply Nefedipine, and take sitz baths. Still, bleeding...every time.
The good news is that I rarely get spasms like I used to. It's really just blood with the bowel movements and occasional soreness, which I'm sure is my hemorrhoid. I guess I'm luck in that way, but I just want to stop bleeding. My thoughts are constantly focused on hoping that the bleeding will stop. I'm only 27, so having to deal with this is so disconcerting, especially when I try to eat well, get enough fiber and water, and sleep well.
I didn't realize what a rollercoaster this would be...I'm not even optimistic anymore, and really dread eating anything, regardless of the fiber content. Stress makes it worse, but it continually stresses me out. I can't buy out Costco's supply of Miralax and I hate feeling like there's something so wrong with me when, on the outside, I am healthy and happy.
Anyway, I hope to read more about your success stories and totally sympathize with your pain. This has totally consumed my life recently, and I just want it to be manageable.