I think STs are more of a nuisance than anything. They will generally go away on their own after some time. That doesn't mean you have one, and I don't think they interfere with the fissure's healing, either.
Let how you feel be your biggest guide. :)

Thanks. I think for me the pain is better but burns. I hate that and wish I could find a cream/ointment to stop that. I am still using the wheatgrass for what it is worth and this weekend going to try to put together Fiss's potion if I can find everything. I also started using the q-tips to clean.

I know! The burning can be the worst. Combine that with spasms and it can be sheer hell.
Only an AF sufferer can imagine what it is like!
I hope Fissy's cream helps! :)

Luckily the spasms are mostly gone and I only get them very briefly with my period.
Did you use anything that helped the burning? I saw somewhere that Jen mentioned a zinc cream...

I'm sure some type of barrier cream would help.
The stinging and burning was the worst for me when I had loose stools. When my stools were formed, I only got the spasms, not the BM pain and stinging. Bit everyone reacts differently, most boardies here would prefer a loose stool over a formed one, I think....

Thanks. Mine are better now that I have lowered the fiber intake (thanks to you guys!) and are very soft but formed. I always get the burning but its worse when I had the monster BM's. I just wish I could stop what feels like carpet burn all day. The wheatgrass does nothing to stop that.

Hey Macy !
I cleaned with qtip in acrobatic mode :roll: I did not insert the qtip just a good and thorough clean where I could see really, at the same time you do not want to cause any irritation, In my opinon I think cleaning with qtip 3+months after LIS is not as necessary by rights you should have healing, I was only so vigilant with cleaning when the fissure was open, I use the shower head to clean now and all is good , I still do mirror inspection everyday to make sure all is nice and clean !
How about using Vaseline as barrier before BMS ? Also creams like anusol hydrocortisone i found worked great for the burn but they must be used sparingly and not overused.

I still feel fissure pain, so I was thinking it was still open? That's why I tried to look at it but cannot see it. It's so frustrating to now know if it's healing or not. I mean it's better but still feels open sometimes and burns.
I will try vaseline as a barrier. Is the anusol the same as preperation H?

You are wise to keep things clean Macy, Kim is right just go on how things feel and do all the necessarys..
Yes prep H - hydrocortisone

I want to do the right thing to heal, but wish I could figure out the best regimen!