by Alfissurehater » 13 Apr 2013, 00:17
I have been suffering from anal fissures for the last year +1/2. I have used Diltiazem 2% compounded ointment with success the first time I had an anal fissure last year. This year I have one that won't go away with a skin tag that seems like a monster! I have been through all the tests(colonoscopy w/biopsies, capsule endoscopy, genetic crohn's testing, Celiac blood testing) and have been negative for everything but hemorrhoids and anal fissures. Soooo my dr decided that if Rectiv and fiber did not take care of my current fissure then he wanted me to try Interstim Therapy which he said has worked for almost all the patients he has treated...one pulled out the catheter 2 weeks into treatment so he wasn't able to get a positive result due to not being compliant durning treatment. Has anyone heard of Interstim Therapy used for anal fissures? I am trying all non-invasive treatments before I actually go through with the therapy. For now I'm just taking lots of fiber which actually helps with the pain and gonna try another month of Rectiv. When I get back from a trip in May I will go through with the therapy if the fissure still remains. I'll update everyone but for now I just want to know if anyone has heard of this? He explained the procedure very quickly and basically they put a catheter inside your booty and you hook it up to a small device about 3 times a day which sends impulses to the muscle relaxing it. This helps to heal the fissure and is done for 3 weeks. Doesn't sound as bad as LIS surgery at all but I'm scared to do something invasive like this even. Any thoughts on this newer therapy? Any experiences?
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