I've had a fissure since last April/May. I've been on diltiazem cream as well as nitro cream (I'm still using the latter, actually), but I'm still experiencing discomfort. I used to have pain constantly, but the nitro has helped to the point where I generally only have pain during/after a BM, or after I'm sitting for long periods. Of course, there are always exceptions. Lately, though, even the BM pain hasn't been horrible, which is nice! However, I still get painless muscle spasms/twitches, which tells me that the area is still too tight to fully heal. The nitro just can't keep the area relaxed enough.
I scheduled LIS over my spring break (I'm a college student), but am wondering if I should cancel and reschedule it for summer. I only have a week off for spring break, and while my surgeon says that should be sufficient, I'm just not sure... College involves a lot of walking around (very quickly!) and sitting on uncomfortable chairs all day, which makes me nervous. I recently had my wisdom teeth removed and it didn't go that well. I'm still having pain almost a month later. So I feel paranoid now. :roll:
On the other hand, I want this thing to start healing as soon as possible. Its been almost a year already. I want to study abroad in another year or so, and this thing REALLY needs to be healed by then!
What do you guys think? I just don't know if I should go for it or play it safe and wait.