I have to say I am really happy to find this forum. I have been suffering silently for more than a year now.
I have had fissure for more than a year due to my chronic constipation and I have pain during BMs. I went to a Gastro and he had suggested fiber supplements to avoid straining and it was ok for a few weeks.
The fissure would flare up now and then but it was not really a bother.
This time it has been the worst ever flare up. Last 1 week has been the worst BMs of my life with excruciating pain and bleeding. I can even bear the pain but I am not able to bear the sight of blood.
I went to my GP who suggested a lactulose syrup 15ml every night and some antibiotics (god knows why we need antibiotics).
Anyway, my condition has not improved in the last 1 week and after a lot of research I have found
I am in India and it is possible to get most of the meds OTC and I was able to purchase a Diltiazem 2% gel. I am also using a powder that contains psyllium husk along with some herbal laxatives to soften my BMs.
I have been using since last night but there has been no improvement in the pain or bleeding.
I am looking for some real help here. Can some one help me with the following.
1. What is the best way to apply diltiazem gel ?
2. How long Diltiazem takes to show results ?
3. Is there something I can do to stop this bleeing.
Thank you so much.