Juney
Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. Yes, our situations are very similar and unfortunately I can identify with everything you say! I had botox in 2006 with my first fissure and one surgeon (over the phone when I was sussing out who to see next) suggested I should have it now. However, my CRS is not convinced that is the best way so have been on 0.2% nifedipine 3x/day and aloe vera 2x/day. My sphincter muscle certainly feels much more relaxed with the nifedipine - but still not healing. I take 14g of miralax/day and 6 teaspoons of benefiber.
I saw my CRS (I've only had one thus far as I have found him good) two weeks ago and he said he is totally baffled by my case and has no idea why it is not healing. Next Thursday I see another CRS in another city and will let you know how I get on. Yes, it would be really good to keep in contact as our situations are so similar.