good luck corsi,waiting to hear some good news. :thinkofyou:

Fissy, Cheryl, Tabby & Pinky you are all so sweet

I'm home again. My fissure is now 3 mm (millimetre) long, and that is good news (it was 1 cm in July and 3 cm in January). It is healed in the enctrance of my anal canal, but still open further up (sorry for the bad English).
He gave me more Botox, but only 2 shots this time (3 shots last time). And he gave me a stronger dose as well. I'm happy it's over.
He also told me that I should = must use a laxative, as it is important to keep the stool soft. He even gave me a prescription for stronger stuff than Movicol/Miralax.....
My question is: I have Miralax and will try to use that, how much should I use and how???
I have MOM as well, how should I use it? Is that something I could use if I have eaten something that may cause formed stool???
I am NOT happy to use any laxative, but since my CRS told me to I will do it = I think my husband will force me if I don't take it...
Right now I'm lying here on my belly...my poor butt is a bit sore and things are a bit uncomfortable down there.
My CRS was just as nice this time, I still trust him - he's a good doctor and a good human being I think.
Bloody Mary

That`s great news Corsi. I am so happy for you. You must feel so relived :)
Do you have pain/discomfort at all now?

Corsi
I am so pleased to read your update …This is FANTASTIC NEWS !!
Of course you need a laxative until you are healed there is no getting away from the fact, think of it as an aid in healing !
What was it he prescribed for you ?
Ref Moviocl - I believe you are a morning person :flush:
I would take the Movicol before bedtime, 1 sachet – Roughly 5 level teaspoons, should be all you need !
IMHO - I wouldn’t use MOM just yet, wait to see what results you get with the Movicol !
Rest up sweetie

great news Corsi, so glad you're healing! Get lots of rest and look after you!

Glad you survived, Corsi. I know those shots must have hurt! It's very nice to hear your fissure is closing up, albeit slowly. So in a few days the botox will kick in and you'll feel much better, right?
How long will you have to stay on the laxative? As strong as they are, you shouldn't get any dependency except long term, say weeks, so use them and let the healing progress some and the botox start working again. Do what you have to do to get better!

That is great that you have some tangible news that you can hold on to that shows you ARE healing. I think you doctor is right about keeping things soft. What did he prescribe?
Don't worry about using the Movicol/miralax so much. I think the risk of developing a lazy colon is not warranted because it only draws water into the colon, it doesn't stimulate it. Plus there are worse things than a lazy colon: chronic butt pain!!
I am sorry it was such a painful procedure. I can see why some others have had GA for it. It sounds like torture. How long does each injection take?
I am glad your doctor is so good and kind and that you trust him. Maybe you should give him some choclate too!

Corsi,
I had been thinking about you and your exam. Was the exam painful? I take my Movicol twice a day--aft and bedtime. MY GI doc recommended taking it in the morning which I did for a long while. This routine seems to work better for me. I currently take about 4 teaspoons in the aft and about the same @ bedtime. I measure mine out precisely because I continually seem to have to adjust upwards and downwards depending on my bowels. It is best to get a dose that works and stick with it if you can. I seem to be needing less Movicol now that I am taking the Benefibre. Be sure to drink a lot of water. Good luck! All of my docs have assured me that Movicol is quite safe. I guess that is why so many people are taking it!!!! It sure beats being constipated.
Cheryl

All about movicol/miralax -
http://www.parkinsonsdecisionaid.eu.com/medInfo/movicol/
Also a patient leaflet -
http://emc.medicines.org.uk/emc/assets/c/html/displaydoc.asp?documentid=15033
Maybe these links can be put somewhere for future reference

Yeah, good idea.
Kim-I am on my Mac and dont have the move button on the menu. Could you put it in references for us, dear chap?