by Scientist2516 » 20 Apr 2015, 21:18
Hi Daisy Mac,
Canadabum has great advice. How will you know when you are healed? I agree that you can start to think of yourself as healed when you've had no pain for at least a month. However, even then, if you challenge your bum with a hard stool or too much physical exertion, you may relapse.
After several such set-backs, I've tentatively started to say I'm healed, after about 4 months with no pain. I've had a few harder stools, and have done some strenuous gardening, and I'm fine.
As for your diet, I'd take it cautiously, cutting back the Miralax very gradually, and introducing one new food at a time.
Congratulations on getting such a great start to your healing. 6 days without pain is awesome! Feels great, doesn't it!
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!