by jlm1 » 31 Jul 2014, 21:27
Sorry that you are suffering with this. I have been dealing with a fissure since early June and it has pretty much put my life on hold.I don't have any advice about impacted stool. I have had times where I felt that the stool was right there but not coming out. I never, ever push. (I have also had hemorrhoids pretty much my whole life so I'm very careful. Nothing has compared to the pain of this fissure though) When that has happened I usually try to walk around, drink prune juice, take mirolax and wait for the urge to go.
IN terms of diet, I am still figuring that one out. I have always been a healthy eater, balanced, a runner, etc. I think I got my fissure from a hard stool due to constipation that I have had my whole life. Even though I am usually very careful about having leafy greens, etc. Anyway, since this fissure I have tried many things: not eating which doesn't work. Only having broth which also doesn't work. In both instances I still had to have BM's. Then I tried lots of fiber and I think that has been making me go to much. I also take 3 stool softeners a day, 4 or 5 magnesium, a few prunes, prune juice at night, a ton of water. I am now going to lay off the fiber a bit and stick to more easily digested foods (eggs, oatmeal, yogurt) This is a new idea and my mom who is a nurse thinks this may be best. Who the heck knows though?! Every one responds differently to different things. I can be in pain for 5 hours after a BM so I would like to not have many in a day, if possible. Another complication is that I am getting my period and I am so afraid that this is going to set me back. I had botox injections last Friday and am waiting for them to take full effect. I'm hoping this helps this damn fissure heal. This pain is far worse than labor in my opinion!!
Sorry if I'm not much help to you. Just thought I'd share what I have been trying. It has been super helpful for me to read posts on this forum using the search button. Maybe that can help you. IN any case, good luck!! I do hope that you are out of pain soon and that you heal. Keep us posted!!
fissure May 2014
nitro, diltiazem
botox July
fistula surgery, piece of skin tag removed Oct
fissure declared healed Dec
currently have burning/pain-told it is nerve pain
physical therapy, sitz baths, valium suppositories
hoping I am healing