I apologize if this is already answered somewhere...

I'm applying nifedipine while laying on my left side on the ground with my knees bent about 90 degrees (with a coated finger cot going gently inside). The position doesn't seem the most comfortable, and I sometimes get a little sharp sting when I do it. I'm not sure if the sting is just due to the medicine, or because of touching the fissure.

Should I bend my knees more? Is it better to stand and squat slightly? What is the best way to avoid damaging the fissure site? My fissure is along the back side.

Hi William2,

You apply the creams the way I used to. I found that position easiest to get to where I needed to go.

I had the same sting and I still do - I think that area is so sensitive anything with a different chemical makeup other than H20 has a bit of a sting to it until it settles down.

FF