I have been suffering from a posterior fissure for over a month, with no changes on the horizon.
I have seen doctors and done various analyses, including a full colonoscopy and blood test. All results are normal, including the colonoscopy results. I also take Colace twice daily and try to eat well.
However, the fissure is not disappearing and I still have pain and blood during each Bowel Movement (which happens once every 2 days for me). During the BM, the main part of the stool is soft since I'm taking Colace. But it looks like in the very beginning of the BM, the "front" part of the stool seems to be harder/dryer (maybe because it's been there the longest) and it's continuously tearing the fissure when I try to pass it, and that's when I experience the most pain and blood, at the very beginning. The rest of the stool feels more watery and passes easily without pain.
I am lost as to what to do and have no idea what to expect. How much longer does this usually go on for? My doctor didn't give me any idea how long a fissure takes to heal, what kind of time frame can I expect here, or is this a permanent thing now (God forbid)?
The Colace is softening the stool, but it's not helping with the initial re-tearing due to the harder part in the front, for some reason. I've tried sitz baths and they haven't helped.
I'm very lost, have no idea what to do or what to expect, and in general my doctors have been pretty much useless. Any kind of advice would be appreciated.