http://analfissure.editboard.com/feed/? Latest topics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:42:54 GMT 10 http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt181/kimbo_1959/autumn_header1.gif http://analfissure.editboard.com/feed/? http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/constipation-after-surgery-t2032.htm nevilleb Hi everyone Since suffering with fissures for the last 5 years I have recently been told I've healed with Diltiazem. I still have serious doubts as to whether I can be healed permanently without surgery. I had surgery to remove two skin tags last wednesday. I was given a codeine based pain killer and sent home. Guess what they failed to mention...yes...surgery + general anaesthetic + painkillers = constipation Fantastic!!! Exactly what you need when recovering from fissures! ... Considering surgery or already had it? Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:42:54 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/constipation-after-surgery-t2032.htm#46295 http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/constipation-after-surgery-t2032.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/docusate-and-aspirin-interaction-t2027.htm William I just found out that you're not supposed to take aspirin and docusate at the same time, but I can't determine why. Googling it has been ineffective. Does anyone know why? Diet Tips / Supplements Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:34:55 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/docusate-and-aspirin-interaction-t2027.htm#46227 http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/docusate-and-aspirin-interaction-t2027.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/i-am-sorry-t2031.htm Kim I apologize to everyone that I have not been around and have not given much support lately. Yes, I have been sick of late, and extremely busy working 1 and 1/2 jobs. We have all lost good friends here this year. I have found it hard to be here lately. I have been trying to support "strangers" with their butt troubles for three years and for the longest time lately, I found myself just unable to find words of support. So I gave up. I was burnt out, you all. It happens. ... Off Topic Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:57:54 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/i-am-sorry-t2031.htm#46282 http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/i-am-sorry-t2031.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/newbie-looking-for-help-please-t2030.htm RockBottom Hello All! I can't say how happy I am to find this support board. I really am struggling with the pain of my AF but reading all of the great advice on here is really just, well, a huge relief! I'm generally very healthy, have a full life and enjoy doing lots of exercise. Just can't believe how struck down in pain I am though. I've read some of the general information stickys but I have a few questions which I'd be hugely grateful if anyone could answer... 1. I was prescribed ... New to the forum? Introduce yourself here Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:22:21 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/newbie-looking-for-help-please-t2030.htm#46239 http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/newbie-looking-for-help-please-t2030.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/quiz-s-games-f9/holiday-contest-t2026.htm cherylk We've created a contest here To foster more holiday cheer Now each person please vote For your favorite boardie here Then the winners will receive prizes As Christmas draws near Categories below reflect the purpose of this board, which is to lend support and to help to one another: Most creative person in 2009. This includes avatars, sigs, pictures, and creation and participation in games. Most helpful new boardie in 2009. You might need to check personal profiles to be ... Quiz's & Games Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:18:12 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/quiz-s-games-f9/holiday-contest-t2026.htm#46207 http://analfissure.editboard.com/quiz-s-games-f9/holiday-contest-t2026.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/who-is-right-t2014.htm derryboy just back in from my neighbours, he hasnt been to good of late, so been going up and trying to keep him smiling. anyway today some how we go on the subject about gp`s, nurses, etc, then it went on to medication how we go on to it but hey, anyway he says that if a doctor,gp gives you a med that can cause constipation it shouldnt be a problem if your also taking something like movicol, he not to good with codine based meds, and tramadol makes him very sickly, but he says he`d take ... Off Topic Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:02:17 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/who-is-right-t2014.htm#46084 http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/who-is-right-t2014.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/anal-fissure-and-menstruation-t2021.htm katia Hi to the group I am new here and I am so pleased I have found this website. Anyway I suffered from AF for 6 months which I developed due to childbirth and tried all kind of ointments, creams,suppositories, tons of water, fibre you name it but nothing ever helped so I had LIS and skin tag removal on August 4th. I was pain free after 3 days and 8 weeks after surgery my CRS said that my fissure had healed. But 2 weeks later after that I came on the period (this was the first period I ... Considering surgery or already had it? Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:54:11 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/anal-fissure-and-menstruation-t2021.htm#46171 http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/anal-fissure-and-menstruation-t2021.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/needing-advice-encouragement-t1975.htm Michelle I've posted on here a couple of times awhile ago. I had LIS and a fissurectomy in April with a general surgeon. That DID NOT work and so I had just the LIS again in August with a CRS. Things were a little bit better after the second surgery but today I had two BM's and feel like I've ripped completely back open and the toilet was filled with blood. All I can do is sit here and sob. I'm only in pain when I go to the bathroom and I just feel sore down there the rest of the time. Here's the ... Considering surgery or already had it? Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:01:43 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/needing-advice-encouragement-t1975.htm#45498 http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/needing-advice-encouragement-t1975.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/post-lis-day-6-t2020.htm busymom I just thought I'd give an update on how things are going on Day 6. In one word - awesome. I have not felt this good in years, truly it's been years. First off, can I just say that the right doctor makes ALL the difference in the world! My new dr. is the 3rd one I've talked to about this problem and he is so great. Confident, reassuring, and frankly, most importantly, he knew what he was doing! To summarize - pain level is zero, itching is sometimes a MINOR annoyance but very minor ... Considering surgery or already had it? Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:43:51 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/post-lis-day-6-t2020.htm#46116 http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/post-lis-day-6-t2020.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/passing-barium-sulfate-with-an-active-anal-fissure-t2029.htm NeuropathicGuy Hey all, So I'm getting an abdominal and pelvic CT scan with contrast on Friday. The contrast material is a big bottle of barium sulfate. Does any have experience drinking (and more to the point, passing) barium sulfate while having an active fissure? I drank barium sulfate for an upper GI test over ten years ago and remember pooping it out as hard chalky stuff, so I'm a little concerned. But my memory is a bit fuzzy on the details as I didn't have a fissure at that time. I ... General Anal Fissure Discussion Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:19:41 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/passing-barium-sulfate-with-an-active-anal-fissure-t2029.htm#46238 http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/passing-barium-sulfate-with-an-active-anal-fissure-t2029.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/helloaf-sufferer-hoping-to-avoid-surgery-t1989.htm William One day in late August, I started having sharp pain during BMs and intense dull pain that would peak about three hours later and only get tolerable about six hours after that. I started taking stool softeners (Docusate Sodium), eating lots of fiber, drinking lots of water, taking warm baths, and using Prep-H and even K-Y before BMs, but the situation didn't seem to improve. It took me over two weeks to get in to see a specialist, during which I could hardly function because of the discomfort. ... New to the forum? Introduce yourself here Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:53:11 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/helloaf-sufferer-hoping-to-avoid-surgery-t1989.htm#45704 http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/helloaf-sufferer-hoping-to-avoid-surgery-t1989.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/generic-miralax-t1978.htm sidra1968
Just thought some of you might want to know,]]> General Anal Fissure Discussion Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:54:31 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/generic-miralax-t1978.htm#45551 http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/generic-miralax-t1978.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/nitric-oxide-pills-t2017.htm derryboy http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1...gdbfrom=pubmed talks about the role of nitric oxide and wound healing. nitric oxide pills can be bought any vitamin shoppe, etc. it causes blood vessel expansion. only downside is (imo) that it could potentially increase bleeding. im thinking of giving it a try. ill post about it if i do. soooooooo yeah. the extra blood volume means more nutrients to muscles and skin. maybe it could help. im at my wits end with this stupid wound Diet Tips / Supplements Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:50:39 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/nitric-oxide-pills-t2017.htm#46092 http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/nitric-oxide-pills-t2017.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/hi-everyone-hope-all-of-you-are-doing-well-t2028.htm sidra1968 Nope, I haven't forgotten any of you or how you've all helped me!! Just been working a lot to pay off that LIS and going to a lot of college games.. I still feel really good. In general, wouldn't know I had anything done, other than a little itching now and then after a BM..well, that and the fact that I buy lots of Miralax. To any newbies reading this, I suggest you read through old threads of mine..I went for (actually demanded) LIS very early in this horrific mess known as AF (had it ... General Anal Fissure Discussion Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:02:38 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/hi-everyone-hope-all-of-you-are-doing-well-t2028.htm#46229 http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/hi-everyone-hope-all-of-you-are-doing-well-t2028.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/having-surgery-on-tuesday-very-nervous-any-tips-advice-t1825.htm crimeofpassion So after a year with my fissure, I'm having surgery this coming Tuesday, and I'm crazy nervous. The only "surgery" I've ever had before was getting my wisdom teeth removed, and that did NOT go smoothly. 4 dry sockets...ugh. Anyway, they haven't called me yet to tell me what to do before the surgery and so on, so I'm just wondering - what's some good advice on how to deal with recovery? Should I be doing anything specific before/after that the doctor might not tell me, but that ... Considering surgery or already had it? Wed, 13 May 2009 18:44:50 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/having-surgery-on-tuesday-very-nervous-any-tips-advice-t1825.htm#42260 http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/having-surgery-on-tuesday-very-nervous-any-tips-advice-t1825.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/af-and-work-life-balance-t2025.htm sitz-a-lot Hi, I've only been dealing with the chronic anal pain for about 6 weeks now- though it seems a lifetime... I was really looking forward to surgery last week to give me some relief. didn't find any fissure! I've been home, mostly in bed, with serious pain since. Yesterday I felt like I might be improving, but then this morning had a painful BM and am down for the day.. My question to all of you AF sufferers out there is this: How do you manage going to work with all this pain? What if you're ... General Anal Fissure Discussion Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:06:55 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/af-and-work-life-balance-t2025.htm#46193 http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/af-and-work-life-balance-t2025.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/new-member-suffering-since-january-t2022.htm jman11 I was sexually assaulted back in January of 09 and subsequently developed an anal fissure, I in fact remember (I think) when it actually tore. It was strange because I had no pain until April 09, after which I became EXTREMELY worried and had a colonoscopy/endoscopy. My doctor never actually saw the fissure, however I was prescribed nitro ointment and it has been very effective as it has an immediate effect on whatever pain I have. I seem to have only mild (in comparison) symptoms and rarely ... New to the forum? Introduce yourself here Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:18:36 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/new-member-suffering-since-january-t2022.htm#46180 http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/new-member-suffering-since-january-t2022.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/hi-new-to-the-blogin-so-much-pain-can-barely-think-t2024.htm sitz-a-lot Hi, I've read a lot of posting of people dealing with fissure pain for months, and I can not imagine living with this pain much longer. I'm a normal 43 yr old woman with 2 kids. Hemorroids started with childbirth and though a couple of really painful flareups over the years, nothing I didn't feel was manageable. about 6 weeks ago, I began having unbearable pain, saw a few doctors and eventually ended up with a Surgeon, who, based on my comments, thought I must have a fissure and scheduled surgery ... New to the forum? Introduce yourself here Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:35:29 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/hi-new-to-the-blogin-so-much-pain-can-barely-think-t2024.htm#46192 http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/hi-new-to-the-blogin-so-much-pain-can-barely-think-t2024.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/where-d-kim-go-t1990.htm NeuropathicGuy Haven't seen Kim around for a while. Anyone know what he's up to? Just curious. Hope all's well Kim. Off Topic Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:11:06 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/where-d-kim-go-t1990.htm#45708 http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/where-d-kim-go-t1990.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/comments-and-suggestions-f7/end-of-year-posting-prize-giving-fun-t2018.htm derryboy how about havin a end of yr posting trophy night, we could have one for boardies poster of the yr one for poster of the year, one for best new commer, people could send names to kim/one of the mods or i would be willing to do it, so when you send your names in by private message you put the name against 1 of the 3 catts above, there would have to be a closing date, after that results announced, a bit of fun to end what has been a very hard year for a lot on here what ... Comments and Suggestions? Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:19:35 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/comments-and-suggestions-f7/end-of-year-posting-prize-giving-fun-t2018.htm#46095 http://analfissure.editboard.com/comments-and-suggestions-f7/end-of-year-posting-prize-giving-fun-t2018.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/smaller-meals-t2013.htm Nebelwerfer_ Last night I went to PF Changs last night and ordered a vegetarian meal, basically stirfried veggies. It was a big meal for my body size and I was quite full. I took my normal dose of miralax and even drank some metamusil before bed. When I woke up this morning to make a BM... it was quite large, but still soft at the same time. The result was a re-tear, and the most blood I have ever seen come from my AF's. My new rule: smaller portion meals= smaller bm's. On a weird sidenote, even ... Diet Tips / Supplements Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:19:26 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/smaller-meals-t2013.htm#46079 http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/smaller-meals-t2013.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/need-advice-about-af-surgery-t2016.htm nc9060 So i've been dealing with this whole AF thing since early april. It came to a boil in july and have been to the doc a few times. i had some internal hemorrhoids taken care of but the itching and burning wasnt going away. Ive been on three different creams. a pink one, a hydrocortisone and a nitrate. none have worked and the area has become more irritated and worse than when it started. after getting a clean bill of health from my colonoscopy we now are concentrating on the AF(s). I ... New to the forum? Introduce yourself here Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:45:10 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/need-advice-about-af-surgery-t2016.htm#46091 http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/need-advice-about-af-surgery-t2016.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/aspirin-effects-on-fissure-hemorrhoids-t2019.htm William I've found that aspirin is the only pain med that helps me with hemorrhoids. I've gotten the impression that the blood thinning effect has helped them heal faster, but I'm not sure if that's really the case. I'm not sure how it would affect fissures. Anyone have any idea how taking apirin really affects these conditions? Diet Tips / Supplements Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:09:36 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/aspirin-effects-on-fissure-hemorrhoids-t2019.htm#46114 http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/aspirin-effects-on-fissure-hemorrhoids-t2019.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/lis-t1544.htm pinky Hi everyone,I finally had the surgery.got home just 15 mins back.I went in around 4.20pm and it was scary.i had Partial LIS and skin tag removal.My crs spoke to hubby and explained it was a nasty fissure and the skin tag was very odematous.he's done LIS along the fissure and put 2 stitches.he's closed the sides of the fissure and the rest is open to heal.he's hopeful it will work as my resting pressure was very high.he said i will feel bruised and battered but pain shud disappear soon as the ... Considering surgery or already had it? Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:57:06 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/lis-t1544.htm#25689 http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/lis-t1544.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/any-tips-for-colic-baby-t2012.htm NeuropathicGuy It's 5 AM here and I've been up all night with my 6 week old son Jayden. He's been crying uncontrollably for no discernable reason for the last few hours. I've tried all the usual tricks, e.g., put him in his swing, feed him, change his diaper, try to burp him, etc., to no avail. He's still crying furiously, waving his fist around, and arching his back. He's getting himself so worked up that his head is all sweaty. Our pediatric neurologist has seen his episodes (which typically occur ... Off Topic Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:14:12 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/any-tips-for-colic-baby-t2012.htm#46074 http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/any-tips-for-colic-baby-t2012.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/scar-tissue-how-long-t2015.htm derryboy scar tissue on or near your butt, should 9 months be long enough to stop it spliting Off Topic Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:06:02 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/scar-tissue-how-long-t2015.htm#46085 http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/scar-tissue-how-long-t2015.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/unfulfilled-colonoscopy-t2010.htm NeuropathicGuy Well just thought I'd follow up and let you folks know how my colonoscopy went -- in a nutshell, it was incomplete, so I'm pretty bummed. I went in, they put the IV in and administered Versed and Fentanyl, both of which I've had for other conscious sedation procedures before, so I was feeling pretty comfortable at that point. I largely conked out due to the sedative and didn't feel the doctor pump air into my colon or insert the endoscope. So far so good. Then, at some later point (felt ... General Anal Fissure Discussion Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:18:44 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/unfulfilled-colonoscopy-t2010.htm#46029 http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/unfulfilled-colonoscopy-t2010.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/slight-blood-streaks-t2011.htm derryboy slight blood streaks on the loo paper 10 minutes ago, first time theres been blood in a good while. dont know if its from the scar from the op, or from my back passage, feeling a slight sting in the area of the scar, but nothing to bad(well at the moment) no itching etc from anus, B.M were not hard just the same as they are everyday formed and soft, toothpaste style, not eaten anything different, Havent been straining while having BM movicol takes the straining ... General Anal Fissure Discussion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:07:23 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/slight-blood-streaks-t2011.htm#46051 http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/slight-blood-streaks-t2011.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/diltiazem-side-effects-t1998.htm William
I don't think I'm putting too much but, just in case, I'll start using less. I was told to take a "pea-sized" amount, so I basically put a thin coat on the top part a finger cot that I visualize is about the same volume as a pea. I suppose it could be slightly more, but not by much.]]> General Anal Fissure Discussion Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:33:01 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/diltiazem-side-effects-t1998.htm#45801 http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/diltiazem-side-effects-t1998.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/comments-and-suggestions-f7/search-feature-only-searches-title-t1999.htm William This is a great forum, but the inability to search the text within posts makes it difficult to find information. If it's possible to change that, it might be a good idea. Comments and Suggestions? Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:42:01 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/comments-and-suggestions-f7/search-feature-only-searches-title-t1999.htm#45802 http://analfissure.editboard.com/comments-and-suggestions-f7/search-feature-only-searches-title-t1999.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/fissure-safe-fast-foods-t1952.htm NeuropathicGuy OK this is probably going to be a dumb question, but are there any fast food y'all know of that you'd consider fissure-safe? Or at least less dangerous than most? I'm starting to think that if my damn fissure isn't going to heal anyway, maybe one day I may as well just totally go to town and stuff my face full of fast food and then wash it down with a few pints of beer. You know kind of go into a "screw it!" mode and blow off some steam, feel and live like a normal person if ... Diet Tips / Supplements Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:32:51 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/fissure-safe-fast-foods-t1952.htm#45110 http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/fissure-safe-fast-foods-t1952.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/lis-today-t2009.htm busymom I just got back and am feeling pretty good. Pain a level 0, so that is encouraging. Some minor bleeding, but nothing too major. My CRS said that I have 3, yes count them, 3 good-sized fissures. He said it's "highly unusual" and was concerned about Crohn's disease but thought that it might be anal stenosis/anal stricture. Anyone heard of that? I haven't had time to google it. Anyway, I'm just resting, drinking tons of water, and about to take my 800 mg of ibuprofen. Thanks for ... Considering surgery or already had it? Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:43:02 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/lis-today-t2009.htm#46005 http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/lis-today-t2009.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/anyone-had-hemorrhoids-banded-before-t2003.htm NeuropathicGuy Hi all, I'm getting a colonoscopy this week to get checked out for any underlying causes of my fissure and also because of abdominal pains. I've had internal hemorrhoids for a while (years) and the doctor who is doing the colonoscopy says that while he's "in there" he can also do rubber band litigation on one or two of the hemorrhoids. Has anyone here had hemorrhoids banded before? If so, is there anything I should be aware of with regard to side effects, pain, or impact on the ... General Anal Fissure Discussion Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:26:01 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/anyone-had-hemorrhoids-banded-before-t2003.htm#45856 http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/anyone-had-hemorrhoids-banded-before-t2003.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/major-changes-here-t1995.htm busymom So things HAD been going pretty good with my AF. Soft stools, pain at a level ZERO sometimes, little to no bleeding, - I figured I had some great healing going on and life would soon be back to normal. Well, over the weekend I had a major setback. Lots of pain, spasms, bleeding, and what felt like a giant re-tear. I called the CRS today and went in. They said that the fissure is a lot bigger, with external hemmies, skin tags and serious damage. The NP was shocked that I was able to handle ... Considering surgery or already had it? Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:10:06 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/major-changes-here-t1995.htm#45776 http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/major-changes-here-t1995.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/has-anyone-gotten-worse-after-botox-t1977.htm NeuropathicGuy Hi all, So I thought my fissure was calming down for a while, but lately it's been acting up again -- some pain and bright red bleeding during BMs (relatively minor but consistent and noticeable) has returned. I'm not sure if it's acting up due to recent dietary changes (more junk foods) or drug regimen changes (I stopped all nitro/nifedipine ointments for a week and have been reducing my Valium dosage because I noticed that I'm becoming dependent on it), but whatever the reason, it's got ... General Anal Fissure Discussion Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:49:39 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/has-anyone-gotten-worse-after-botox-t1977.htm#45534 http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/has-anyone-gotten-worse-after-botox-t1977.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/thank-you-t2004.htm afugh!! After suffering AF for 9 months it is safe to say that I'm finally healed.It still feels a bit tender down there but for the past two weeks I've had no stinging,tightness,dull ache,pain,and spasming and I've been feeling normal.I just wanted to thank the founder,admins,and all the folks who gave me useful advice in managing my AF for without you guys and this website in general I would've never been healed.With the proper info,dilligence in your regimen,and medical help you can be healed.Once ... General Anal Fissure Discussion Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:02:58 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/thank-you-t2004.htm#45866 http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/thank-you-t2004.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/af-pregnancy-labour-t2005.htm Cheryl Hi Folks, My name is Cheryl, a long time ago i set up this forum as i experienced an AF for a ridiculously long period (6 years!!).. my story is here if you want a read http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/my-fissure-surgery-experience-t4.htm#4 Don't worry my AF hasnt returned, although I am now 34 weeks pregnant and have noticed that through the pregnancy i have atleast 3 large skin tags have formed.. im wondering why, and im also interested to ... General Anal Fissure Discussion Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:57:13 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/af-pregnancy-labour-t2005.htm#45889 http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/af-pregnancy-labour-t2005.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/has-anyone-ever-gotten-botox-without-sedation-t1980.htm NeuropathicGuy Hi all, I just got two Botox injections today and my CRS did it without sedating me. All she did was put some topical analgesic around the area first. It wasn't done in an operating room, either, just in the doctor's office. I did some reading through the archives and this seems atypical. It seems that most people were sedated for the procedure and had it done in the operating room. Has anyone ever gotten Botox injections without being sedated first? I'm curious as to whether ... General Anal Fissure Discussion Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:04:25 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/has-anyone-ever-gotten-botox-without-sedation-t1980.htm#45611 http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/has-anyone-ever-gotten-botox-without-sedation-t1980.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/sorry-not-been-around-t2008.htm Peachy724 Hey everybody, I feel bad but the internet has been down and ive not been able to get on here. I hope things are ok with everybody. Im still of sick at work as this whole fissure thing has affected my mood and eating disorder. Im worried they are gonna sack me soon After my op having the botox and scar tissure removed i have been relativly pain free but oh so very very careful. But the last few weeks the pain has been starting to creep back again, not unbearable but dull , niggling, threatening ... General Anal Fissure Discussion Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:32:47 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/sorry-not-been-around-t2008.htm#45989 http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/sorry-not-been-around-t2008.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/a-question-about-constipation-t2007.htm Mimi Hi everybody, I shared that in my intro post - It seems I'm a weird one-constipation actually makes me feel better. The harder the stool,the less pain and bleeding I have after BM. I wanted to know if there is anyone out there who is noticing the same, since keeping the stool soft is one of the fundamentals of healing AF. After Junie told me about acidic stool irritating the Hypertrophied papillae I decided to put about 1 tsp baking soda in the water for the sitz bath and I think it's ... General Anal Fissure Discussion Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:02:04 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/a-question-about-constipation-t2007.htm#45973 http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/a-question-about-constipation-t2007.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/references-websites-facts-f5/bidet-and-squatting-info-t1997.htm cherylk From Dr. Mercola's newsletter (mercola.com): You might find the idea of going without toilet paper a bit shocking, but lots of people around the world do it, and there are good technologies available now to replace your toilet or add on to it. It is cleaner and healthier, and saves a lot of water -- making a roll of toilet paper uses 1.5 pounds of wood, 37 gallons of water and 1.3 KWh of electricity. Many bidet-style toilets or toilet seat add-ons are expensive, but the Blue Bidet ... References, Websites, Facts... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:42:18 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/references-websites-facts-f5/bidet-and-squatting-info-t1997.htm#45794 http://analfissure.editboard.com/references-websites-facts-f5/bidet-and-squatting-info-t1997.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/fissure-safe-milk-t1966.htm afugh!! My cousin bought me Fiber One Cereals but I've been neglecting it since the joy of eating it involves milk.Not willing to go as far as soy milk but I'm wondering if it's safe to drink it with some kind of low fat milk?I ate a couple of bowls of it dry but as tasty as it is dry well.....its dry .She bought me a box of Fiber One Granola Bars and thats what I've been munching on for breakfast and I gotta say its quite addicting,I know too much fiber is bad but dang I can eat 3 of them in a row. Diet Tips / Supplements Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:29:01 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/fissure-safe-milk-t1966.htm#45398 http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/fissure-safe-milk-t1966.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/son-is-ill-t1471.htm Jo Please prayer for my 20 year old son. We spent several days last week at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester for tests. They have found a few nodules that they cannot rule as malignant yet so we will be returning this Tuesday night for more tests, CAT scan and biopsy. It is near his liver and pancreas. It is so sad for me to watch him suffer. He has not been feeling well for quite some time and been dealing with various health issues for years. We are not prepared for a life threatening ... Off Topic Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:08:32 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/son-is-ill-t1471.htm#21682 http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/son-is-ill-t1471.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/daddy-s-poem-we-shall-remember-them-t2006.htm derryboy Her hair was up in a pony tail, Her favorite dress tied with a bow. Today was Daddy's Day at school, And she couldn't wait to go. But her mommy tried to tell her, That she probably should stay home. Why the kids might not understand, If she went to school alone. But she was not afraid; She knew just what to say. What to tell her classmates Of why he wasn't there today. But still her mother worried, For her to face this day alone. And that ... Off Topic Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:23:31 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/daddy-s-poem-we-shall-remember-them-t2006.htm#45920 http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/daddy-s-poem-we-shall-remember-them-t2006.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/my-cruising-trip-t1994.htm cherylk Sidra and other interested persons, Our cruise went very well. We stayed the night b/4 in Fort Lauderdale, and it was heavenly to sit outside at a restaurant in the nice, warm weather. A couple of days on the ship were slightly rough, and many people had trouble with that and became seasick. But the food was great, and we enjoyed our shore excursion and shopping on the Grand Cayman Islands and also at Cozumel. My digestive process was just fine, and all of the fresh fruits and vegetables ... Off Topic Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:46:52 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/my-cruising-trip-t1994.htm#45770 http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/my-cruising-trip-t1994.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/collagen-t1933.htm redyellowblue Has anybody ever tried this to help the anus stretch with more ease?
Here's a link about collagen.
http://www.wisegeek.com/which-foods-contain-the-most-collagen.htm]]> Diet Tips / Supplements Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:16:48 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/collagen-t1933.htm#44690 http://analfissure.editboard.com/diet-tips-supplements-f3/collagen-t1933.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/happy-hallowen-t2002.htm derryboy happy hallowen one and all ... as you yanks say ... have a good !! x x x here in the G.B, its starting to get celabrated more and more each year, but not near as bad as you yanks do happy hallowen my friends across the pond. if any ladies want to trick or treat me..... please treat me please...us single men luv treats Off Topic Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:30:45 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/happy-hallowen-t2002.htm#45849 http://analfissure.editboard.com/off-topic-f8/happy-hallowen-t2002.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/juneydon-t-give-up-t1887.htm Corsi
This is the place to vent and get support...

Corsi]]> Considering surgery or already had it? Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:04:04 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/juneydon-t-give-up-t1887.htm#43738 http://analfissure.editboard.com/considering-surgery-or-already-had-it-f1/juneydon-t-give-up-t1887.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/getting-frustrated-t1922.htm crm Hi, I'm new to the forum and this is my first posting. Over the past month I have read many of the postings and have found them most helpful, both mentally and practically. Briefly, I have had a chronic fissure for about 20 months and have had two lots of LIS surgery, one 12 months ago and the other 7 months ago. While the second one resulted in the sphincter muscle becoming more relaxed, I still get pain for most of the day, paricularly when walking. Some days it is a dull pain, other times ... New to the forum? Introduce yourself here Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:53:29 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/getting-frustrated-t1922.htm#44525 http://analfissure.editboard.com/new-to-the-forum-introduce-yourself-here-f11/getting-frustrated-t1922.htm http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/another-one-t2000.htm Nebelwerfer_ Ok, that makes it 3 now. My first 2 are healed up pretty good, but 5 minutes ago my new third AF bled after a BM. Funny thing is all I eat is oatmeal, and steamed vegatables and bran muffins, with 1 dose of miralax and 2 doses of benefiber daily, and to be honest my stool is soft for the most part; which is why I wonder how am I still getting af's. is it possible some undigested food scraped my anus on the way out? anyone heard of something like this before? I thought if i totally ... General Anal Fissure Discussion Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:29:13 GMT http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/another-one-t2000.htm#45813 http://analfissure.editboard.com/general-anal-fissure-discussion-f2/another-one-t2000.htm