Hi all,
Just stumbled across this forum and thought I'd join up!
Been to doctors three times and finally got diagnosed with a 'large' anal fissure at the front of my anus (doesn't sound too pleasant). I'd never heard of it before until now but filled with dredd over how this will go over the next few months :( I'm not in pain during the day and only feel discomfort when I'm on the toilet (describe it as pooing glass and wiping with sand paper).
The Doc said that the Fissure is at the front of the anus and he didn't need to insert his figure to feel about etc. He saw it instantly, so I'm assuming it's on the outside. Anyway I've been given the lovely headache cream to apply- Glyceryl Trinitrate
Can't believe how quickly the headache comes on! I'm going persist with it, try and change my diet (not too bad at the minute!) and use some stool softener- Dulcoease (maybe?)
I've been navigating the forum but there is so much info- I don't know where to start. Does anyone have any general advice they can offer at this stage in my Fissure journey?
Biggest concern for me is I'm about to start a new job in 2 weeks and I don't know how I'll cope with these headaches. Do they get any better?
Thanks!