Thanks for the good thoughts!
- no Nitro or Diltiazem, not available in Romania, although I imagine there are some equivalents. My doctor just asked if I used any ointments that are available in the pharmacy, I answered: sporadically. So he didn't insist on those, just put me on a herbal ointments that they prepare themselves in this private clinic specialized on rectal problems. I love the ointment, it's very cooling. What I do believe made a huge difference was Manuka Honey. Read through the log and see how bad I was before and after.
- I eat whatever bread comes to hand, but since I only eat fruits and vegetables, my stool stays soft even after 3-4 days. You can see it's mainly Bristol 5-6
- I was always like that, BM at 2-3 days. Now I hold back 1-2 day more, it's really not that bad, I never used to get a big urge to go. The mental reason is not to have pain everyday and give some time for scaring. It works for me I believe, you can see I healed quite faster than others here, considering I was one of the severe cases here (I think). And yes, stool is still soft 4-6. I do drink lots of water and take paraffin oil, maybe that's why
- when I took Imodium I had a severe diarrhea, like 7+, 4 times in 2 hours. It was necessary and yes, I was afraid of constipation, luckily it didn't happen
- yes, I was way too focused, but now that I'm doing much better, focus has also shifted. Just need to be careful not to tear again
- yes, I read a lot on the board and this whole routine I made myself is actually a puzzle of others' experiences. I just put together what I felt was working for me
- yes, CRS follow-up every 2 weeks
Thanks again