by Ever the Optimist » 17 Jul 2013, 14:55
Hi Paul,
I think if you develop a chronic anal fissure, most people will agree that they are extremely difficult to treat and they take a long time to heal naturally, sometimes surgery is the only intervention. I was fortunate, in that mine did heal naturally but I'm not sure there is a "miracle" cure for these, although we would all love to discover one if one indeed does exist!! Mine healed through good old conservative methods, changing dietary and toilet habits for life, it was helped greatly by the help of Diltiazem cream and relieved greatly by hot baths & Coconut Oil. Trust me I tried MANY things, (as we all have) that might have helped relieve it all but I don't think any one thing alone actually "cured" it other than time, patience and a lot of positive thinking (and the above) - Some people here use Manuka Honey, which has also been very helpful in recovery processes.
It would be interesting to hear more about your research and your findings.
Trust me, all of us sufferers have probably spent hours scouring the web for answers and solutions, and most links will bring you back to this site!! I can't offer you more than what I have given you but I do hope something comes up that you find of interest.
Chronic Fissure diagnosed December 2011
Healed by Diltiazem around Feb 2013
Anal Fistula followed burst abscess in June 2012
2 internal troublesome piles remain & suspected, but undiagnosed, ongoing Levator Ani type symptoms & flare-ups