Having a bit of trouble applying the Rectiv – I actually made another post asking for suggestions. For now I’m using my pinky finger, but I wonder if a syringe type applicator would work better. The headaches have been mild, noticing some burning today, but I think I remember that from the compounded nitro I used 2-3 years ago.
Today is day 23 of my fissure. Still taking two baths per day with Epsom salt, drinking a bit over 100 ounces of water daily, one dose of Miralax per day, plus 2 soluble fiber gummies. Occasionally using a heating pad as well when I’m at home, and I bought a cushion (not a donut-style cushion, which I’ve heard mixed things about) for my chair at work since I sit most of the day. And I’m mostly sticking to foods with fiber/foods that are easy to digest. Fruit, oatmeal, a slice of whole grain wheat bread with peanut butter on it, hummus, brown rice, occasional fish or chicken, etc. In fact, I’ve been going to the bathroom twice a day lately, so I’m wondering if I should maybe incorporate some non-fiber-heavy foods. And now I’ve got Rectiv. So far as I can tell, I’m doing everything I can.
I’ve been poking about Google a bit trying to get a feel for how fast I should be healing IF I’ll heal without a second LIS surgery. A number of websites say healing takes 4-6 weeks (28-42 days). I’m nearing the four week mark, so I feel a bit nervous even though I know I probably shouldn’t. The CRS I saw told me he doesn’t consider a fissure chronic until after 8 weeks, and he said my fissure looked like it was both acute and healing, but… Ugh. Every little nip of pain or moment of soreness makes me nervous.
I’ve come across more than one website that states fissures can heal in a few days to two weeks! So fast? Is that true for some people?!