I am joining the community because I developed an anal fissure this past March, joy!! I have been trying a few conservative measures and I wanted to share some of the things that have been helping to make things better (and hopefully to heal things).
I have been taking 2 magnesium pills every night, this helps to soften stools. I'm also apply Nitro to the fissure, my doctor said to do it for 2 weeks, but I have read in many places that 2 weeks is not long enough, so I have been continuing to use it.
I am also applying Manuka honey inside. I read this somewhere on the forum, and I think it's really working to heal it. It's a natural antibiotic, antibacterial and it is used to treat really serious wounds, so I have high hopes for this!
Oh and I just started applying Plantain salve for itchiness. Ahh, the relief! I woke up one night in tears because I was so itchy, I used this salve once and didn't wake up at all last night...no itch! I'm so relieved :D I hope some of you will find some relief with these remedies!