Hello,
Its been a long time since i was on the forum, and something happened re not being able to access the site. I managed to create another email address and reregister, but for future reference how do i contact a board administrator i couldn't work this out?
Good news - had botox for fissure last May, and all is well and fissure gone!!!! Hoorah!!!!! Healing was fine, used bathing and raw coconut oil. I had a bit of difficulty containing wind for awhile, but that's settled down now, and worth it for the fissure to be gone.
Dilemma - Ive had a anal fistula for about 10 yrs, and had surgery in the past which hasnt worked. I lived with it for many years and it even closed over superficially for awhile, but since the Botox it opened up the fistula again....it has settled a bit and I wonder whether to just manage this condition rather than have more surgery. Ive already had a few surgery including a lateral sphinterotomy 15 yrs ago for fissure, so i am worried about loosing my continence given that ive had a few surgeries already. Are the benefits worth the risks or not ? And is a seton more uncomfortable than just living with the fistula? Pease help.........