I used the medication to lubricate but I was using nifedipine which has fewer side effects.  I wouldn't use nitro to lubricate because it has the potential for more side effects.  I'm actually starting nitro tonight and I'm going to try lubricating with a little Vaseline.
I'm sorry you're having pain after applying the medication.  Has anyone else out there experienced that?  Itching seems to be a side effect that some people experience.  I hope it gets better for you.

Well, my thought is, how can it NOT cause some pain and irritation if you have to use your finger to apply it internally? I was able to use some Preparation H suppositories once in awhile when I was having some overly loose stool from the Miralax, but a finger is another thing entirely. As someone else mentioned in this thread, this medication really should be offered in suppository form too.
It's not like it's severe, all-day pain that makes me think, oh my gosh, I REALLY screwed things up! This is TERRIBLE! But it's enough to make me wonder, oh shoot...is this going to hinder my healing at all? Or is it just to be expected?

Bumping in hopes for advice!