Wow. I've been playing this fissure dance for years and I didn't know it until this May. My doctor and I thought my condition was yeast or gluten intolerance or hemorroids. When I got a little irritated, I'd use some Polysporin. Then the cycle would continue. It would go away until I ran or exercised. It got so bad, I was seriously looking to jump off a bridge. Long story short, I saw a general surgeon last week. I am using Diltiazem 2% twice per day. I will see the surgeon again in January. If this doesn't work, next is Botox and after that, surgery. Once I started the Diltiazem, I became REALLY itchy. It was unbearable. I called my pharmacist and she was kind enough to give me some Xylocaine. The Xylocaine is giving me a few hours of relief and I am not clawing at myself in my sleep. I am taking Colace three times per day along with Benefibre in my meals. (No taste). So, I am doing all that I can to promote healing. No toilet paper, heat, baths, cotton balls. The surgeon said that the Diltiazem takes about 6 weeks for it to work. FFFFFFFFFFF
I am 49 years old, married with two grown boys. I am a part time fitness instructor and this lack of activity is making me a little nuts. I wouldn't wish this on anybody.
Thank you for providing this site. I have learned a lot while lurking. I am getting the Diltiazem where it NEEDS to be. I think there are two fissures.
I am interested in the surgery. I am a bit of a results person. I can't begin to think about living like this for the rest of my life. Thanks for listening. :) Normally, I'm a REALLY happy person.