by Scientist2516 » 27 Feb 2014, 13:12
Leanne, I put on weight too. Once my fissure got better and I started doing my normal stuff again, it came off again pretty quickly. But like you, the extra weight lowered my self esteem, and I started to think of myself as an invalid, not an otherwise-healthy person battling a fissure. The fissure makes normal walking and activities so painful it takes over your life, doesn't it!
I don't have the answer. "Eat less" is easy to say, but hard to do, when so few other activities feel good. Just know that when you feel better, you should be able to lose the weight. I'm 50, an age when metabolism decreases and it's harder to keep trim, and yet the weight came off. Hopefully it will for you too.
Nifedipine/lidocaine, no help
Diltiazem, effective, but caused major rash
Nitroglycerine, effective.
Topical estrogen for final healing.
Gentle heat to bottom - pain relief, muscle relaxant
Kondremul mineral oil
Time - lots of time.
Status - Healed!