Hey everyone,
My CRS prescribed some 2% diltiazem cream and told me to apply it by putting a little cream on a Q tip pushed up inside the anal area. He said the cream was a 'muscle relaxant' that would help the area relax so that the blood could get to the wound site and make it heal up. He said putting the cream on the surface would do no good as it has to get up inside the anal area.
Question: What's the best way to apply this cream? Does the Q tip way to apply the cream sound right? I get worried that the Q tip will cause damage... although i try to be a gentle as possible. I also don't know how far to go in. The drugstore also gave me this plastic applicator that's like a small narrow funnel to put the cream in. The plastic seems like it would be hard and the gadget would be awkward. It would be a lot easier if I could just put the stuff on the surface.
Next question: Anyone had experience with 2% diltiazem cream? Does it help?
FINAL question: When I see blood on the tissue, I've been using a little triple antiseptic cream on the surface to moisten and ease the area. good idea/bad idea?
TIA for your help and thanks for all the support in this forum!!
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