Anal Fissure Support Forum

GREENLEAF · by **GREENLEAF** » 23 Dec 2011, 02:19

Hi
I developed an anal fissure post breast cancer surgery. Chemotherapy has started and I'm finding it easier to deal with that than the pain from my fissure.
I've seen a specialist who has given me Rectogesic which I've been using for a couple of weeks, and i've recently started taking warm baths (3 times a day). I'm on a stool softener and am taking metamucil (3 times a day). I know this seems extreme, but chemo can make you really constipated. I also seem to have developed a sentinel pile. I'm very down about all this as specialist has advised me healing of a fissure is difficult and being on chemo slows down healing as well.
I just wondered if anyone else out there has been in the same position and what helped them.
Thanks

Em · by Em » 23 Dec 2011, 04:32

I'm sorry you're having such a rough time.
My natropath had chemo last year and found taking Intestamine very helpful for her tummy.
http://www.bioceuticals.com.au/product.aspx?function=displayproduct&productid=130
I have been using it to help with my digestion issues - it soothes the inner tract.
My SIL is going through chemo for breast cancer and it is very rough on her body. You have my sympathies.

GREENLEAF · by **GREENLEAF** » 26 Dec 2011, 01:48

Hi Em
Thanks for your reply.
I've tried the magnesium supplement for the last couple of days to help with spasms, but all it seems to do is act as a laxative! I'll try just taking the supplement in the evening before bed.
x

Em · by Em » 26 Dec 2011, 02:55

You have to be careful which magnesium you take as some can cause runny bottoms.

grannymaria · by **grannymaria** » 10 Jan 2012, 12:39

GREENLEAF wrote:Hi
I developed an anal fissure post breast cancer surgery. Chemotherapy has started and I'm finding it easier to deal with that than the pain from my fissure.
I've seen a specialist who has given me Rectogesic which I've been using for a couple of weeks, and i've recently started taking warm baths (3 times a day). I'm on a stool softener and am taking metamucil (3 times a day). I know this seems extreme, but chemo can make you really constipated. I also seem to have developed a sentinel pile. I'm very down about all this as specialist has advised me healing of a fissure is difficult and being on chemo slows down healing as well.
I just wondered if anyone else out there has been in the same position and what helped them.
Thanks

Hi Greenleaf .. I'm still under chemo too, and that is what I was told that chemo does constipate :*(.. I've been reading as much as I can in this forum and asking questions as to what is good to eat for softer bm's and as you probably are aware - that we can't eat just anything while taking chemo since our immunity is lowered by it

but hang in there sweetie.. read as much as you can here and learn - that's what i have been doing and learning alot.. God bless you and give us all our health soon.. Hugs..

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