So I've been dealing with a fissure since late April. At that time I used Rectiv, and continued to work (riding horses). I do believe the fissure healed and then reopened about a month ago. Since then I've used Mirilax and Nifedipine (and took some time off from riding). I thought that the fissure was healing ( I could feel some new tissue internally) but the GI doctor I've been seeing most recently told me today it is in fact not healing and recommended that I see a CRS.
I've been to several doctors for this issue - three surgeons (two misdiagnosed me with hemorrhoids and said I needed a hemorrhoidectomy) and one only wants to do LIS. I really, really do not want surgery. But the question is: is there still chance this fissure can heal? I would say with the nifedipine I'm 50% better in terms of pain, and 75% in terms of bleeding.
Do I go to see another surgeon? Another GI doc?
Would love to hear any thoughts and words of encouragement.