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Everlasting Comfort Office Chair Seat Cushion for Back, Coccyx, & Tailbone Pain Relief (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EBDV9BU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_9E1DHJYQSXZF9PTNNZXK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I’ve used that for both my car and desk chair :)
Comfort Axis Baby Nasal Aspirator and Ear Wax Bulb Syringe, Blue, 2 Oz (3 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QZLWW4J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_04PZQ7YE1S7KRZ4J7CSX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Sometimes i use this to help get it going
You can review the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Anal Fissure. It outlines the steps CRS should take in the treatment of AF. 6-12 weeks of conservative treatment with creams is pretty normal. If no response they should look at botox and then finally LIS. Surgery should really only be an option for chronic anal fissure patients.
If you're having trouble applying with a finger, try using an applicator to apply in the anal canal. Make sure you're using consistently 2-3x daily for the full 4-6 week regimen, even when you're not in pain.
I got this kit and then some basic anal lube separately. Started with the small one and have been working my way up a little every day
I have also bled from wiping before. It’s why I invested in a bidet. They are pretty cheap (40 dollars), very easy to self install on your toilet, and will clean you thoroughly and gently. If you’ve never used one consider investing in it now. You will never, I mean never, go back. And you will kick yourself for ever not using one before. Find a bidet attachment for your toilet like this: https://www.amazon.com/Luxe-Bidet-Neo-120-Non-Electric/dp/B00A0RHSJO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=17I5H8YXBMSK5&keywords=bidet+attachment+for+toilet&qid=1666822277&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1LjIwIiwicXNhIjoiNS4wMiIsInFzcCI6IjQuNzcifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=bide...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JG64M6W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
also try these - i used them for about 3 weeks afterwards.... fissure is gone (i just have 2 skin tags to deal with!)
Sorry to hear you are suffering
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1 - i would suggest getting a heat pad you can sit on or a hot water bottle to place next to your tail bone to help with the pain.. this will deffo help!!
2 - use coconut oil suppositories 5-10 mins before a BM and then one after, one before bed (you can make them yourself, get a suppository mold and only use raw virgin coconut oil.. no processed nonsense!)
3 - sitz bath with a drop of tea tree oil a couple of times a day, obviously don't overdo this.
4 - WASH your backside after a BM with clean water warm.... use an empty bottle if you don't have a bidet
5 - diet.... make sure you're having enough fibre and water during the day.
6 - i would also suggest trying these along with a course of antibiotics as they helped bring my chronic fissure pain down to almost nothing.... (i've had a fissure since january!)
7 - long daily walks... it deffo helps with getting blood to that area.
1 - i would suggest getting a heat pad you can sit on or a hot water bottle to place next to your tail bone to help with the pain..
2 - use coconut oil suppositories 5-10 before a BM and then one after, one before bed (you can make them yourself, get a suppository mold and only use raw virgin coconut oil.. no processed nonsense!)
3 - sitz bath with a drop of tea tree oil a couple of times a day
4 - WASH your backside after a BM with clean water warm.... use an empty bottle if you don't have a bidet
5 - diet.... make sure you're having enough fibre and water during the day.
6 - i would also suggest trying these along with a course of antibiotics as they helped bring my chronic fissure pain down to almost nothing.... (i've had a fissure since january!)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JG64M6W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i've been making my own raw virgin coconut oil suppositories and mixed in curcumin ... it has helped massively. however, the "game changer" was this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JG64M6W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
after using for a week my pain went down to almost zero!! i had my fissure for about 7 months, it developed a skin tag too..
I've had COVID so I've been home the whole time I've had it. I haven't though about how I'd deal with that if I wasn't home. Maybe someone else can chime in. If you don't have a bath, I would buy one of those sitz bath attachments for your toilet.
I'm so glad it's helping! The homeopathic doctor I consulted also said to take 4 of these pills before each meal. I didn't take it because the ointment helped on its own but could be helpful!
I just wanted to say that I have now tried this Calendu stuff for a few days and it's been wonderful.
It does sting and burn me upon initial application, but that disappates in a few minutes. It then really starts doing its magic. I really recommend trying this.
Thanks so much OP for this tip.
For those in the UK, I bought this product off Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000FQVPIK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_TMKHXZH3BZKE8ZPVPRN5
I find most bidets to be to harsh of a water stream, which can actually be the cause of a fissure in the first place.
I currently utilize a hand-held hose which acts like a bidet, but I can control the water stream to lightly 'spritz' to clean most post BM. Biodegradable baby wipes are then used to clean after the hose.
Here's an example of the hand-held hose, which is super easy to hook into the water inlet for your toilet: https://www.amazon.com/Handheld-Stainless-Adjustable-Pressure-Attachment/dp/B088QSRYDW
HealthGoodsIn - The Perfect Silicone Enema Bag Kit in Blue Color for Colon Cleansing with Silicone Hose (2 Quart, Open Top) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GHJBSOA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BG759JXXC2XM4SRD23BE
Can I suggest a portable bidet? I bought one just for that reason. So far so good. Here's the one I got:
I use lotion injector. It's like your pinky size and the lotion goes in very clean and completely. With this you can do it yourself without the help of anyone. Please try this, it helped me inserting lotion completely without wasting.
Hope it helps you :)
Glad to hear that this might be helpful for you! I have one bowel movement a day always in the morning on 90% of the days. On the other days I have 2-3 bowel movements.
For me its the same: too hard is not good as this risks a retear and too soft is also not good as there will be leftover fecal matter. The first is addressed by taking Movicol each evening and the second by cleaning inside with that "fissure pen".
The itching really started before I got my first fissure and was always somehow connected to the fissure. Therefore I think it could definitely be the cause.
I live in the EU and the fissure pen can be bought here via Amazon. Therefore I think you could even order it abroad with a little bit more shipping cost or directly from their online shop. They also offer cleaning gels and oils which are pretty useless I think. For me it works perfectly fine only using water based lube.
Can you use Calmol suppositories? Very gentle ingredients including zinc oxide: https://www.amazon.com/Calmol-Hemorrhoidal-Suppositories-Recommended-Irritation/dp/B00K8G1H7Q/ref=sr\_1\_6?crid=XGE9AL27KIX6&keywords=calmol+4&qid=1645665980&sprefix=calmol+4%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-6
Thanks! I'll drop a link below. I used the anti fungal powder then transitioned to baby powder after week 2.
Leader Athlete's Foot AF Powder, Moisture Absorbing, Talc-Free, 2.5 oz, Compare to Zeasorb, Pack of 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FL8JS5V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_4V6B8SPETP6K21696JB8
Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference, I've suffered from fissures and hemorrhoids and experienced burning sensations with both. The only real tip off I can think of for a fissure is that it distinctly hurts/burn while you're actually passing a BM. My hemorrhoids tend to be bloodier than my fissures, but don't hurt while passing a BM. More severe hemorrhoids maybe different though, I'm not sure. Regarding wiping I highly recommend a bidet, makes it more pleasant and less painful. I'm currently too cheap to set up my toilet with one but this product I'll link below is very cheap and nice and I take it with me traveling. Calmoseptine may help with itch and burn. Or you may absolute hate it, it has menthol which can be a bit intense. A little goes a very long way, start small if you decide to try it, and maybe put a layer of coconut or olive oil on first. Hope something is helpful in this long response! Good luck
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I think they mean a peri-bottle, it’s just a bottle with a long neck that is bent at a sharp angle that when you turn it upside down and squeeze the bottle, water comes out. I’ve been using this one to clean after a BM but this is a great suggestion to use it for its intended use haha
This is the ointment that I used. I didn’t buy it on Amazon I bought it at an Asian market— not sure if there’s a difference.
MaYingLong Ma Ying Long Musk Hemorrhoids Ointment Cream #001224 (3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RPCNVNZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_287HWVJ1XPJ6HEMFTTKY
I also changed my diet and went from vegan to the autoimmune protocol diet for three months, and then paleo afterwards. I drank a lot of bone broth and put collagen in my tea :) my goal was to heal by gut and butt lol
After about 1-2 years I healed and started eating whatever in moderations— I still eat super healthy just now I venture into carbs and sweets.
I also did acupuncture and worked on stress management. I still have flare ups but usually only when I’m super stressed.
Yeah I’d sit on the side that isn’t injured, and I used a heating pad like this SoftHeat Preffered Plus Heating pad Moist/dry therapy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000E3J9F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RNF49DK464NTS0Z6J0D3
Donut cushion could push pressure on the anus. The U shape is best, doesn’t really have to be O shaped. Again I just used a puffy sweater to achieve this.
Sitz Bath Salt – Postpartum Care and Hemorrhoid Treatment – Natural Sitz Bath Soak with Epsom Salt, Dead Sea Salt, Essential Oil for Self Care and Hemmoroid Treatment, 10 ounces by Pure Body Naturals https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HY7R9J4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TSAJS4XDA0M0AJND9BFN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
If you want some fancy Epsom salts I liked these^ otherwise I use doctor teals for aches and pains
Soothic Sitz Bath for Toilet Seat, Hemorrhoids Treatment, Postpartum Care, Feminine Care, Yoni Steam Seat for Women, Post-partum Essentials, A Pregnancy Must Haves https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FZ74SDN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TWNPVWY8E0W96MEM8QSE
Definitely get one of these so you can take 10-20 minute booty baths over the toilet.
Bless your soul. 😭
Natural White Yarrow Ointment 1.35 fl.oz 40ml - Hemorrhoids, Stabilizes Vessel Walls and Improves Blood Flow - Pure Concentrate of Nature - for Anal Treatment and Piles Handmade in EU https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CX9C794/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XH55YXTBZS89JPKN9KH2
I first thought yo meant the heating pad was too big. Oops. I now know you meant it was a huge help. I did find a smaller one I liked.
I couldn’t find the exact one I bought but this one looks the same. I think I probably jinxed myself by typing up how well I’ve been doing the other day, I’ve been having problems since 😢
Haven’t been taking any supplements or doing anything else since though yet so I guess it’s time to start some sort of strict routine again..
Reading your experience brings it all back for me. I am so sorry you are going through this and I absolutely understand and empathize with how hard this is. I had that excruciating pain after a BM too. If you can't go for a walk the thing that helped me tremendously was these wonderful ice packs.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E5NP354/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_CY8khZSsMxehk
In the end, the list of things that helped heal me was keeping the area very clean (bought a bidet toilet seat), sitz baths using the contraption that sits over the toilet, never straining to have a BM (i had a high fiber smoothie daily and took magnesium), drinking tons of water, icing, and a niphedipine prescription from my doctor which I applied religiously for 8 + weeks. I never had headaches from niphedipine. I have been healed for almost a year now!!
I sing the praises of DoseRite every chance I get. It's basically a syringe with an applicator tip that you insert (you can add lubrication to the applicator for even easier insertion). The tip is very thin, I have very small and bony fingers and it's smaller than my pinky. MUCH easier and far more precise and sanitary than fingers. You can find it on Amazon.
Just a couple of other suggestions to ease the discomfort. I bought a seat that fits on my toilet and you can fill it up with warm water and make a sitz bath. I used these drops in it as well. After each BM, I would get into shower and use water to clean. Then I would sit on my seat for 15 minutes.
I would also moisturize after because that seemed to help. I bought calmoseptine ointment, which honestly helped only some days. Coconut oil, Vaseline worked just as well. Also good to be moisturized before a BM.
Heating pads were helpful sometimes.
I haven’t had a painful BM in months, though I still have one or two fissures. I take a capful Miralax every day and drink an excessive amount of water.
Best of luck to you. I know it’s so debilitating.
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Not OP, but I've also been using butt plugs recently and found them really helpful. As far as I'm aware, it's a myth that butt plugs can give you hemorrhoids. You're more likely to get one from straining too hard when going to the toilet.
I bought a set similar to this and there are lots of other places that sell them. I would start with the smallest one, and a decent amount of some sort of lubricant (I use either water-based lube or Vaseline). You shouldn't push it in hard or anything, I usually just apply a bit of pressure with it on my anus and it will slowly start to go in. The first couple of times I used it I had a bit of pain, but it soon went away once it was in. I hope this helps :)
I live in the Caribbean, so you are saying that this item on Amazon will not do the job in reducing sphincter spasm? BTW does very warm sitz bath reduce Sphincter spasm? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BCN4K5K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
The difference between applying the cream externally vs internally affects how the medication is absorbed in your body. Applying the cream inside the anal canal will lead to local absorption by the internal sphincter muscle- the ideal target. When you apply externally you are relying on systemic absorption- absorption through the entire bloodstream. The systemic approach is going to be more diluted- a shotgun versus a rifle in terms of targeting a specific area. Systemic absorption is also thought to cause more headaches. Take a look at this paper, which shows local absorption (inside) was more effective reducing anal resting pressure than systemic absorption (outside).
To apply inside use an anal applicator or a gloved finger in order to minimize headaches. Alternatively you could use a calcium channel blocker (Nifedipine), which has a better side effect profile (i.e. fewer headaches). Nifedipine also needs to be applied locally- inside the anal canal.
I like the classic square magic bag. Been using this brand since I was young for all types of injuries and period cramps. It’s the best!
It doesn’t sound any different than taking a regular bath but it helps more because you’re elevated in the water. Helps with healing and just feels soothing after a bad flare up. You can find them on amazon or at your local pharmacy - I have this one! I got the same one at my pharmacy for about $14.
as daily comfort cream as well as Calmoseptine. Neither require a prescription.
You may be better off with a Calcium Channel Blocker like Diltiazem or Nifedipine, which have better side effect profiles (i.e. fewer headaches). If you're stuck with Rectiv, you may want to try using an applicator to apply the medication. This has shown to reduce headaches. See article here
(21F) Same i have been dealing with mine for a year and a half, when i eat well i get better, no pain. Then i become careless and have cheat meals and it appears again. I wish they would teach kids about eating better and that this could happen and maybe i wouldn't have got it in the first place.
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Hi there Ive actually had a ton of success with dilation. As for what kit to get, i just got this one on amazon for cheap and it has worked well for me. I started with a finger and moved up slowly to the smallest one and so on. The key is to go slow and try to work at it daily. One thing thats also helped make the dilation easier is pelvic floor stretching. It helps loosen those big muscles around your anus making dilation a little easier. You can look up any number of videos on stretches for pelvic floor release. A guy on youtube called uptown mike was helpful. Ive been at this for about a month and a half and since then i have not bled at all, still minor discomfort sometimes but after a year of chronic fissures, i know they are not healing over night. If you want some more detail check out the post i made about a week ago. Hopefully this helps you a little bit. I totally understand the frustration that comes with nothing working time after time.
The nifedipine has helped. Honestly, just time. It used to hurt for hours after a BM and now it’s minutes. Sometime a sitz bath helps and sometimes it doesn’t. I went to amazon and bought this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0817FY9ZG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. There were many days I came quite close to crying in frustration at this crap. It’s just so slow to heal.
Ice!!! Use ice!!! Before I got the ice packs I ordered from amazon, I would wrap ice in toilet paper. It is glorious! It is temporary relief, but it can certainly help you fall asleep. You can take 5 minute breaks and then ice again.
This product was so helpful, I highly recommend... Hemorrwedge Hemorrhoid Treatment Ice Pack - Gel Freeze Pack, Pair with Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E5NP354/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cf8nEb94N61WF
The surgery went awesome. Feel much better now than before!
This is the stuff I'm talking about, most grocery stores oughtta have em. a box lasts me about 3 weeks.
It's a bowl that goes over the toilet. It helps with bleeding. Here's what it looks like: https://www.amazon.com/Medical-Sitz-Bath-Retail-Neutral/dp/B0029SECMS?ref_=Oct_RAsinC_Ajax_3775341_2
I wonder if this is the same stuff?
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https://www.amazon.com/Mamisan-Unguento-100-grams/dp/B004DR5CG8
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It looks the same, but who knows if it contains the same ingredients