Fissure & Hemorroid Help

[tonya_n_ky]

Hey. I have a fissure that was bothering me tremendously this past week. I was practically crawling out of the bathroom, sweating in tears. Anyone else been there? Anyways, I got to thinking and when I gave birth to my son they gave me Tucks medicated pads to use. They had Witch Hazel in them. It helped a lot. I then bought a bottle of witch hazel and had it sitting around "just in case". Well, It was soooo bad that I went digging through any kind of medicine I could find, I was EVEN looking at the solarcaine (w/ latocane, that u spray on for a sunburn!! thinking ahhhh latocane (sp) but I didn't lol) I did find the bottle of witch hazel and I've been using it for a few days now, after every trip to the bathroom. It has helped ALOT! Witch Hazel can be found at Wal-Mart or anywhere like that, it's beside the peroxide and alcohol. But for anyone with a fissure (or hemorroids)...it might help ya out...

 

[soupdragon69]

Hi Tonya,

Great idea with the witch hazel. Will give it a go next time myself!

Hope you are feeling better.

 

[Jeff D.]

Try some prep H it has helped me also maybe some dibucain ointment.

 

[kpratte]

Did it sting like it was on fire at first? I had used the stuff the first time I had issues and I was a bit taken by surprise.

- Ken

 

[tonya_n_ky]

I didn't have that happen to me. It didn't burn hardly at all but before the next day it felt ALOT better. I would say it depends on the fissure size too, the more "open" it is, the more I'd say it burns. Mine is small.

 

[katiesue1506]

I asked my pharmacist whether I should use a hemorrhoid type cream or what on my fissure and she suggested Neosporin with pain reliever in it because it would aid in healing and keep out bacteria... I like it so far.

BTW hemorrhoid is one of the most difficult words to spell ever... not even joking, it took me 20 times or more to spell it. And I use Firefox, so it tells me when I spell things wrong... it kinda angers me sometimes, because sometimes I mean to spell things wrong or I use a word that isn't really a word.... anyways... that was waaaayy (see firefox doesn't like that spelling) off topic.

 

[Chester]

I've been using witch hazel instead of after-shave lotion for many years because I'm allergic to most after-shaves. Witch hazel is very soothing after a shave, but it never occurred to me to use it for hemorrhoids or fissures. So I tried it last night. It does sting a bit at first, but then it's very soothing. Who'd'a thunk it? Thanks so much for sharing that, Tonya.

Chet

 

[Nancy Lee]

Hey Tonya!!!

It's so good to see you!!!!

Ask your doctor the next time for a script...I have a tube by prescription just for that purpose.
I forget the name but it's Procto something or other LOL.

Glad you are feeling somewhat relieved.

Big hugs~Nancy

 

[tonya_n_ky]

Jan- Feeling better, Thanks!

Katie- Neosporin! Good idea too!

Chester- Glad it helped. I wish I woulda done it sooner, lol.

NANCY!!!! Hugzzzz!!! How are you doing? I've been smoke- free for 3 weeks tomorrow!!:applause: . Feel so much better already! I miss ya! Sorry I haven't been around as much but life's been hectic. Like right now...I should be cooking dinner, lol. Take care! :ybatty:

 

[TammySue62]

Hi
What I do for fistulas is sitz bath with epsom salts.
It does work for awhile or until ur next bowel movement.
TAMMY