I was wondering from people who have used the ointments (Diltiazem in particular) what happened if you became sensitive/allergic to it. What were the symptoms? Was it a really bad red rash? Did you develop sores in the area?
I'm worried that I'm becoming sensitized to the ointment. I've been using it for a long time and I've developed some itchy pimple-like bumps around the area. I'm not sure if this is from the ointment or from something else. It seems to be some sort of folliculitis since it's only where the hair is in the anal area and they look like pimples. Any others had this problem? There aren't many, but I'm worried about it. I'm thinking I've just been using too much of it and have clogged the pores in the area. The summer heat doesn't help with the sweating, either.
I'd really like to stop using the ointment. I've been on it for a couple years now since I don't have any other options without good medical insurance and the surgery scares me so much. : ( I just have a tight sphincter and it seems to help relax it and reduce any pain from the fissure.
Thanks for any advice you can give.