Hi Kate,

Ive tried Proctosedyl, and Rectogesic. I think Proctosedyl is mainly for haemarroids, and therefore wont fix an anal fissure as they are different problems.. It did help 1 haemarroid I did have though.

Rectogesic is for anal fissure, but as the active ingredient is gylcerol trinitrate, it dilates the blood vessles in your body, giving extreme headaches in almost all cases... Although the surgeon said if i use it long term the headaches should subside, personally, i'm not going to put myself though!

Thanks for the advice though, i appreciate anything at the moment..

And Rae, thanks for the support... I just don't know what to do... even if its not about the money (DH wants me to do it so i'm not in pain), there are risks with any surgery and anesthetic, so i'm also not sure if that is the right thing.. especially when there are no guarantees with it working..

I know it sounds simple just to try and fix up my diet and take metamucil all the time, but i find it really hard and DA is a terrible sleeper (i think i have to face the truth), and even then that wont fix the problem, it might just allieviate a little of the discomfort...

Although i did hear that an anal fissure is suppose to be one of the 3rd most painful conditions (i'm not sure if they meant in general or just bowel issues) you can have..

Kelly - how long did yours take to clear up??

Yael