Hey all. I've been using Nifedipine for 8 weeks now. The pain is more manageable now than at the beginning although it can still smart. I get frequent bleeding still too. The specialist has said that the fissure is healing and I can cut out the Nifedipine over the next month or so.
I read a study that said 87% of participants were pain-free in 3 weeks and 95% healed in 6 weeks. Has anyone here healed that quickly with Nifedipine or any other CCB?
Also, does the internal sphincter relax once the fissure is healed? I tried having a BM today and it wouldn't go; I drank some water and applied Nif. cream and 20 minutes later the BM passed no problem. I had some tightness/cramping (?) discomfort afterward.
I suppose I shouldn't complain, it sounds like there are lots of people worse off than me on this forum. I just get so discouraged and frustrated with this stupid fissure. I am also very concerned that having a BM will be difficult even after healing because everything is so tight down there.
Will try the flax oil supplement to see if it lets things slide easier.
Thanks for letting me vent. I wish everyone here a complete and speedy recovery. Those people who have never had one of these have no idea what we go through (eg my roommates)
41waist