Thanks Erik : ) !!! I am kind of collecting names of really good CRSs in case this one does not help me. I am sorry that he is moving to Massachusetts : ((, CO is so much closer to me - oh well...
I hope he will not move before he fixes you up though !!!!
and best of luck !!!!

my favorite tea now is rishi's jasmine pearls or the cherry green tea from specialteas.com both are REALLY good.
:)

Erik -

I forgot to add before that I have always wondered if the reason the nifedipine did not work for me was because I only used it 2 times a day (per my doctors order). I noticed that most people use it like 4 times a day.

Jen

Mmmmm Erik, sounds yummy - I will go and check the link : ) ! My fav now is mix of Rooibos chai and Mate Vana, and second fav is Rooibos Orange +Caribbean Breeze by TEAVANA(www.teavana.com).
Yes, tea is so calming for the mind and body - I drink different herbal teas and "tea" teas during the day , at least 4 cups daily !
Jen - yes, I used Nif. even more than 4 times a day LOL ! I even used it alternatively with Nitro - heh, one tight ass I am !!!

:D thats good news erik, im glad things are nearly healed up for you. riding a bike is a very very didstant memory for me !!

i'm glad you got some answers erik! it's been a long road for you too. keep up the good fissure routine and one day it's gotta do the trick! if it goes on too long, perhaps a second LIS is in order. i have no incontinence probs after 2.
btw, i cannot believe you're riding a bike that much!! doesn't it irritate the area?? i got a brand new bike around the time this began, and i've maybe been on it twice. it's uncomfortable to say the least! i'm impressed you can bike to work!