Anal Fissure Support Forum

All, I don't know if I am in the correct "thread" as I am just now getting comfortable logistically with replying and posting messages, but I wanted to share that I use Balneol perianal cleansing lotion with cotton balls after having a BM. I had never b/4 heard of this lotion, but my Mayo ...

Hoping for a cure for Crohn's. In the meantime I will check out the book reference. My family doc claims she also cured herself from Crohn's which I find difficult to believe. She is in her 30's, I think.
Cheryl K.

He takes the Humira shot every other week in the leg and seems to be doing OK with that. He also has autism but is high functioning. Have not heard of that book--will check it out. Thanks for the reference. My husband and I have been to two conferences on Crohn's. It helped to see many others in att...

All, My son was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease three years ago. Usually there is quite a bit of diarhea (often blood as well) in addition to lots of pain in the gut at times. His diagnosis was made during a colonoscopy when his GI doc found three ulcers in his colon which were biopsied. He is 32 and...

What is the AF DIET?
Thanks,
Cheryl K.

I really like reading these posts after only joining a few days ago. Could someone please explain how to start a new post (not a reply). I did it once, but don't remember how I did it. Best wishes to all and I really am enjoying the support/comraderie of this group.
Cheryl K.

I am on bethanechol/diltiazem ointment. Have been on it for about a week. I also have IBS which is what caused my fissure, I think. Found no relief from chronic constipation for the past 7 years until a Mayo doctor put me on Miralax last year. It is difficult for me to regulate the amount of Miralax...

Could you please explain what Lis is?
Thanks,
Cheryl K.

I am a new member--a 62 year old female with a fissue being treated with ointment from a rectal surgeon. I look forward to conversing with others in a similar situation. Thanks for any support and help.
Cheryl K.