Hi all,
So glad to have found this site. So, I have what my doc here in Canada says is a
fissure. I had it for 4 months prior to seeing him (a specialist) and he said
he wouldn't do a full exam, but he did inspect site a bit (i.e. does it hurt here? Here?)
and prescribed Diltiazem.
So he says to apply this for...SIX weeks, four times a day. So now I am on week
2 and have not noticed *any* difference. A few questions:
1.) Is it realistic to expect anything different now after 2 weeks and no change?
Have been very consistent, applying 4 times a day as directed. Worst days are
when I have to go of course. It TOTALLY destroys any productivity since I am
working at home online. I feel completely disabled with this. Working in bed
with my laptop is NO help. Instead of 100% pain I feel maybe 70% pain. Totally
unsuitable for online work.
2.) I have mine in the "12 o'clock" position. I can only describe it as like
having one of those small nails embedded just under the skin with a "bump" at the end.
Anyone else have it in this manner? It almost feels like the skin is trying to push something
through, but after 4 agonizing months with this, I dont think its healing.
And the itching on some occasions is quite severe, which brings up question 3.
3.) does severe "itching" after applying mean that it is healing?