Anal Fissure Support Forum

... an overall sensitivity to pain. I know that I have a sensitive nervous system, the issue is that it is hard to turn the dial down. I have tried acupuncture, meditation, and it did nothing. I hope you pain is just muscle related.. but don't wait too long to get an evaluation.

... ahead of the pain the muscles contract and triggers the nerves even when the muscles stop. I suppose this area has so many nerve endings. maybe Acupuncture, or other integrative holistic therapies have you tried? I read that a women who had this went to a CRS who prescribed a low dose of 500 ...

... thing again in the morning. Fortunately I had a really good sick leave plan at work, and I also used all of my extended benefits for massage, acupuncture, counselling etc so I didn't become depressed. I made sure I left the house every day, even if only for a 15 minute walk. I had the colonoscopy ...

... The Nurse said he only treated the fissure area not the pelvic floor muscles so that 's why still having issue, but scheduling Reiki healing and acupuncture and physical therapy they all will help heal the muscles and spasms and quiet the pain. Need a specialist but it does work I am told.

... I'd say try to take at least two full weeks off if you can. I have been taking oxycodone and Tylenol and ibuprofen; taking hot sitz baths; and acupuncture. Try to get away from the narcotics as quickly as possible, because while they are necessary in the beginning, they have their own set of ...

... this, too, since the CRS cant really help with nutritional advice and am wondering if there is some way to speed up healing with diet and even acupuncture? Havent looked into it, but thats the ND's job! Best of luck to all of you and happy holidays. <3

... 5/day, now down to 2/day. That helps with the healing. Congratulations you opted for LIS. By the way, I also tried all the creams first, diet, acupuncture, you name it. Then Botox, twice, then I just wanted a permanent solution. I am glad I did it. After Monday your life will improve!

... came back. Due to the "swelling" I was convinced I had external hemorrhoids and was trying out all sorts of remedies for that, including acupuncture. November 2015: Saw an internist who took a good look and told me those were no hemorrhoids, but swelling/inflammation from the fissure. ...

... up dairy, as I read a study saying that dairy increases anal sphyncter pressure (certainly NOT what you need with an AF) -I started receiving acupuncture three times a week, and this seems to help hugely. If you live in Los Angeles, I highly recommend Dr. David Cohen in the Mid-Wilshire area ...

... due to the intensity and debilitation of the pain. If you have access to an Ayurvedic doctor please go and talk with them. The osteopathy and acupuncture will also contribute. Try as much as you can if you have the finances and if not, my next step but to buy a TENS machine to change the neurological ...