!Hello!
Wow, I didn't realize there were so many replies. Will check more frequently.
It's interesting, I was just thinking, "which lubricant should I use ..." so thank you so much for all the suggestions!!
tinactin seems to be causing no harm so far (at about 5 days). In fact I haven't had an episode since I used it but I realize that could just be coincidental. I also had a cold at the same time, and therefore cut out coffee, so maybe that is the reason ... seems like I sort of have an "episode" and then if I get it under control quickly it does heal. In this case, I could feel the Tinanctin right at the fissure area with sort of a "burn" the first two days. Now I put it on and don't feel anything. I am being super careful with cleaning more, changing my clothes a lot, etc. on the thought that "dry" = "healing."
anyway I am on the "mild" end of the fissure spectrum right now in my fissure saga, luckily, it is mostly under control by eating PEG + nectarines but I am worried about the long-term and don't understand why my skin so easily gets damaged at that spot, even with extremely soft stool.
Yes, Savaici, I got those dilators from that exact company. They would only ship with a script from my doctor, so I had to go in and convince the doctor it was a good idea. I think she honestly had no clue. I am really glad to hear it worked for you. I am thinking to get it under control for at least one more week and then I will start. I do have a very good sense of how much a tight ass I am since I am putting on Tinactin twice a day now! Turns out I am a bit of tight ass :)