its wonderful you're feeling better BUT never underestimate the power of the fissure!!! Seriously though, you think its gone for good then the damn thing comes back as a very unwelcome visitor when you least expect it!

he he Val - listen to us "veterans" LOL - it would be funny if it was not sad ; ) ! Sometimes I feel like purpose of me getting fissure was
to be example to others of how it can come and go, and come and go and be warning to others LOL !!!
Oh well ...as long as there is something good coming out of it all

yeah, I sure dont trust my butt any more even when it does behave itself! How are you today Fissy? Hope its a good day for you today!

Yeah, I know what you mean like my life is here to serve as a warning to others......

But you are an example of many, many fine things, Miss Fiss!

I got some Diltiazem today. Doctor called me in a prescription. Such a good doc. Now I have another weapon against my fight with the fissure.lol

thats good! It takes a week or two to work, but it does help a lot! I used it 3 times a day instead of the reccommened 2 times and it made a real difference.

Yes before a BM too this is a good tip , after aswell to try and stop the spasm getting a grip !
Goodluck H :)

Do I rub it on the outer area or stick it inside?

The directions for use on my tube states the ointment should be kept in the fridge !
Directions for use are – massage about 2.5cm (one inch) in and around the anus
I have used an applicator- pipette thing that comes with the OTC creams !
I think it benefits to get the cream inside.

I am a firm believer that it needs to go up as high as possible, that's when I saw the biggest difference. But even if you just put it on the outside, it should help...