Ha. lol. never heard of pain as being a 'good sign' before!
:D
I did use some aloe gel today, but not the straight from the plant kind. I was a tad itchy for a while but don't feel any irritation now.
I see my crs on thursday and worry about 'poking around'. but I would like his opinion so I guess I must endure it and hope for the best.
good luck with the aloe JT!
-Tanya

I found this article about how to 'fillet' an aloe leaf.
I guess the inside of the leaf next to the skin can be irritating. Perhaps that is what was happening to me? Although I don't have an allergy to latex that I know of.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/446586-is-the-aloe-vera-plant-toxic/
-Tanya

There's an aloe-based lube that I use regularly. It's just called "Personal Gel" lubricant by Aloelife. I found it at Whole Foods.

Thanks Ed,
I like the combo of ingredients in it!
-Tanya

Hi everyone,
I read with interes about aloe, but I wonder when excactly do you use it? During the day, before BM or afterBM to realease pain?
I am so desperate that I will probably buy aloe tomorrow and try it.
I really need some help on what to do after BM's when the pain is unbearable :)

i bought a few leaves of aloe vera from a mexican super market and started using it today. i took your tip tanya, and peeled it and tried to insert it, but this is nearly impossible. hahah you jello reference had me literally LOL. i did get a little irritated on my cheeks, but the fissure and anus got immediate relief. i think that i am going to continue this for the next few days. i will post results here