I was diagnoised with an anal fissure. The gastrologist said to increase fiber intake and told me to use Citricel, which I did. The pain just got worse. I eventually realized that with increasing the fiber, the stool also increased in diameter. I realize it makes the stool softer, but also makes it bigger. I have stopped the fiber supplement, and now eating mostly protein with some vegetables/fruit. The stools are much smaller, but the pain is still there. I take Miralax and Docusate Sodium which does help a lot.
Has anyone with an anal fissure experienced larger stools with fiber supplements? If so, what type of diet do you eat to control the size and softness of the stool?