by Ever the Optimist » 19 Nov 2012, 16:02
Diamond,
Great news to hear that things are going well. I've heard the silver nitrate can be a bit sore! But sounds like you are doing really well and great, you can finally stop the packing!
Try give sex a very "gentle" try! It'll get easier with time!
Joyle
Good luck with your plans and hoping truly you can come to some resolution. Would it help to go back and chat with your CRS/ GP about your baby plans? They might be able to offer you some reassurance on your worries & suggest a positive course of action for you.
At the time of my fistula op, I was told to avoid to try having a baby for a few weeks due to the recovery process and additional pressure on my bottom but whilst I had the fistula and the fissure, two GP's just told me to "go for it"! They warned it might be a bit uncomfortable but it certainly shouldn't put me off doing so!
In response to your queries, Milk of Magnesia is generally deemed to be safe whilst pregnant, but always take a GP's advice on exactly how and how much you should be taking. I think a GP would push the importance of a high fluid intake and high fibre diet first, but I know it can be used whilst pregnant.
Iron tablets can be notorious for constipation, but I think there are other more natural alternatives you can try. I know this is a big issue on some of the Mum & Baby sites and people have suggested counteracting the tablets by an increase in fluid intake, a lot of women suggest oranges and kiwis and high intake of vitamin C or lactulose (very safe in pregnancy)
Finally, chat with your GP about what they recommend for you personally re the fissure. Just think of women who develop a fissure during pregnancy for the first time. At least, you have the knowledge of how to relieve the pain and you know what you are dealing with too...
2.5 years is a long time to be suffering and I'm sure you don't want to put your life on hold forever. Perhaps go back, discuss LIS and what risks there are involved for you and in getting pregnant later.
Wishing you all the very best in dealing with this at the moment xx
Chronic Fissure diagnosed December 2011
Healed by Diltiazem around Feb 2013
Anal Fistula followed burst abscess in June 2012
2 internal troublesome piles remain & suspected, but undiagnosed, ongoing Levator Ani type symptoms & flare-ups