by Suze_F » 26 Apr 2012, 07:19
Just be glad you have healed! If you have had an AF then I suppose there is always the chance that given the same set of circumstances leading up to the first one that you will get another. I had Botox 7 years ago and managed with an occasional use of Rectogesic ( similar to Nifedipine) to keep any serious AF away. You will always have to look after your bottom. I have used vasaline before and after BM ( I even carry a tiny tin of it in my handbag) and I try really hard not to get constipated, by eating well as I dont want to use laxatives if I can avoid it. Xmas is always a challenge with all the extra eating of rich foods, especially pastries and the alcohol.
I have finally got my AF back beacuse I got constipated and made the mistake of using a cream for Haemorroids (thought I had one) from the Pharamacy which had a steroid in and this reopened the AF. Will never use this again. Annoyingly it seemed to help at first so thought it was okay. I am delighted you have healed and why not just enjoy life and be kind to your bottom!