Hi -
I writing this evening because my husband has an anal fissure. He has been suffering with this for about a month and off and on for the past several years. This time, after trying various remedies at home without any success or relief I finally decided to get him in to see a doctor.
Our appointment was earlier today and the doctor perscribed nitroglycerin ointment to be used twice daily. By the time were returned home, my husband was in so much pain immediately got in the tub. Afterwards, he applied the ointment and within minutes he had severe burning and pain.
Is this normal? I read some of the other entries on the site and no one has mentioned burning or pain after applying the ointment. We were told that headaches are a possible side effect.
Help! I'm trying everthing I can, but I just don't know what else to do. It's killing me see him in so much pain.
Desparately seeking help-
Donna