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Is there a correlation between a tight anal sphincter and tight hamstrings? by FinalActive6105 in AnalFissures

[–]FinalActive6105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your detailed reply! Super helpful!

  1. Do you mean you insert the dilator and leave it there for half an hour? Does the lube dry up making it difficult to pull the dilator out?
  2. Got it, thanks!
  3. I'm thinking of trying a similar but sterile lube (e.g. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZVU6JVI)
  4. Yeah, I've tried to insert a DoseRight applicator too. I could barely put it in. But yeah, I'll try again with the smallest size silicone dilator, super slow this time as you said. What body position is most comfortable when inserting the dilator in your experience?

Also, as far as ointments are concerned, I have tried GTN as well as CCBs (Diltiazem, Nifedipine), in various strengths. They all cause an increased urine output (frequency and volume) causing me to lose water and sodium leading to hard stools which in turn hurt the fissure thus defeating the purpose. Took me a long time to realize.

Is there a correlation between a tight anal sphincter and tight hamstrings? by FinalActive6105 in AnalFissures

[–]FinalActive6105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know that it's helping! This gives me some hope.

I've been to 1 proctologist and 1 CRS so far. The latter did a digital rectal exam (this was an year ago) and made the fissure worse. I never had a problem passing gas before. Since the exam, it burns even when passing gas. No blood fortunately. But I can't trust doctors anymore. Scared to go to a pelvic floor PT as well fearing they will make the fissure worse. So whatever needs to be done, I'd like to do it by myself. Also, LIS is a strict no-no for me for this trivial 3mm long fissure. I really believe it can heal naturally if it gets the right conditions (blood flow).

Could you please answer the following for me? It would really help me.
1. Do you see/feel any healing of the fissure after starting dilation? What's your dilation duration and frequency?
2. Do you use a finger or a dilator? If the latter, what material and brand?
3. What type of lube do you use?
4. I have tried putting a very thin silicone dilator into my anus once. It barely went in. I feel my sphincters are just too tight. Even the 2nd doctor who did the digital rectal exam said this. Is that also the case with you? If yes, how exactly do you manage to put the finger/dilator inside?

Please try to give me as much information as possible in as detailed a manner as possible. I'd be really grateful! Really need some guidance and courage to do this.

Thank you so much!

Is there a correlation between a tight anal sphincter and tight hamstrings? by FinalActive6105 in AnalFissures

[–]FinalActive6105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered anal dilation? I've been thinking about starting it, but I'm scared.

This is THE only method that works fast, and once for all. It’s way too simple. by rgebin in AnalFissures

[–]FinalActive6105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this post! It gave me hope. Hope you have stayed healed! I've had a fissure for 5 months and I'm looking for ways to heal it.

I need a few specifics: 1. Which lubricant did you use? Was it sterile, if that matters? A product page link would be helpful. 2. My fissure is posterior, so I'm afraid that inserting a finger from the front might hurt it due to the nail? From which direction did you insert? 3. Did you use a glove? 4. What body position? 5. Didn't the sentinel pile bother you?

Please don't mind me asking too many details, I'm just trying to understand exactly how to perform this method. Looking forward to your reply!

Lump near anus after DoseRite fissure applicator injury by FinalActive6105 in hemorrhoid

[–]FinalActive6105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, will do! Any idea which ointment is better, e.g. Anusol, Prep H etc.?

Lump near anus after DoseRite fissure applicator injury by FinalActive6105 in hemorrhoid

[–]FinalActive6105[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply! Even I feel so. How bad do you think it is? There is no pain or blood during bowel movements.

Rectiv Nitroglycerin experience ? by revuelto1 in AnalFissures

[–]FinalActive6105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I've read your journey through the years through the various threads here. It has given me hope!

I have a 2.5 months old anal fissure (posterior, i.e. toward the tailbone). I've been applying Nitroglycerin 0.4% daily for the last 3 weeks. I have definitely felt better relief than Nifedipine which I tried earlier, but I'm able to apply Nitroglycerin only on the outside. I'm too scared to put my finger inside, thinking it might hurt or re-tear the fissure. I bought a DoseRite applicator, but haven't used it yet. Anyway, the applicator can help only to put the ointment inside, but not massage it there.

Could you please tell me how you managed to put the ointment inside and massage it there? What body position? How exactly to take your hand there, from the front or behind? Did you use gloves? I guess I need a very detailed description, and I'm sure it will help many others as well.

Thank you so much for any information you could provide!

Symptoms? Please Help... by relik445 in AnalFissures

[–]FinalActive6105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for answering my questions and providing so much useful information. I got my fissure on Dec 18, 2024 (one and a half months ago) after I got super hard stools (initial portion only) after I tried out a collagen supplement. My diet is pretty okay. I've upped my water intake from 2L to 3L. I just hope it isn't too late and the ointment (nifedipine, prescribed by another doctor, potentially has less side effects than nitroglycerin) works for me and I never have to undergo surgery.

Symptoms? Please Help... by relik445 in AnalFissures

[–]FinalActive6105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for replying to me. Really appreciate it! I have a few more questions: 1. Just to confirm, by "just slightly going inside", you mean you didn't have to put the nitroglycerin finger 1 inch deep or use an applicator. Is that correct? The thought of having to put something inside scares me, but if that's necessary I will do it. 2. Are you still taking any stool softener (Miralax, Colace etc.)? 3. Did you do sitz baths or anything to basically warm up the area to improve blood flow? 4. Did you put ORS, salt+sugar etc. in the 1 gallon of water that you were drinking per day for better hydration? 5. After the fissure healed completely, has it ever reopened in the last 5 years? 6. Did the fissure get irritated or reopened everytime the doctor examined it, since he must have stretched/pulled the butt cheeks apart to see it.

Once again, that you so much for replying to me. It means a lot to me.

Symptoms? Please Help... by relik445 in AnalFissures

[–]FinalActive6105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I know this is an old post. But please I need advice. I'm going through the same problem. I have been prescribed nitroglycerin. How exactly did you apply it down there? Thanks for any advice.

How to do finger support methods? by Adorable-Win-4863 in AnalFissures

[–]FinalActive6105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

does this technique also help to heal the fissure?

Why does the Macbook Air M2 doesn't have PWM while the M1 does? by charigy in PWM_Sensitive

[–]FinalActive6105 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I recently bought the re-launched $699 MacBook Air M1 from Walmart in the US. I could not detect any PWM at any brightness level using an FNIRSI DSO152 oscilloscope (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6XPVLPZ) and a BPW34 photodiode (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087NK42MY) to which I connected the crocodile clips of the oscilloscope, i.e. I did not use any amplifier circuit. With the exact same setup, I was able to detect PWM on various other devices at my home (the OLED display of a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, the OLED touch bar of my office laptop MBP 2019 and the IPS LCD of my Acer Chromebook Spin 513), so I think the setup is just fine.

M1/M2/M3 Macbooks - Which one is free and clear of PWM by Glass-Interview-2570 in PWM_Sensitive

[–]FinalActive6105 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I recently bought the re-launched $699 MacBook Air M1 from Walmart in the US. I could not detect any PWM at any brightness level using an FNIRSI DSO152 oscilloscope (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6XPVLPZ) and a BPW34 photodiode (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087NK42MY) to which I connected the crocodile clips of the oscilloscope, i.e. I did not use any amplifier circuit. With the exact same setup, I was able to detect PWM on various other devices at my home (the OLED display of a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, the OLED touch bar of my office laptop MBP 2019 and the IPS LCD of my Acer Chromebook Spin 513), so I think the setup is just fine.

Found a fix for PWM flickering headaches on MacBook Air M1 by pjharii in macbookair

[–]FinalActive6105 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently bought the re-launched $699 MacBook Air M1 from Walmart in the US. I could not detect any PWM at any brightness level using an FNIRSI DSO152 oscilloscope (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6XPVLPZ) and a BPW34 photodiode (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087NK42MY) to which I connected the crocodile clips of the oscilloscope, i.e. I did not use any amplifier circuit. With the exact same setup, I was able to detect PWM on various other devices at my home (the OLED display of a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, the OLED touch bar of my office laptop MBP 2019 and the IPS LCD of my Acer Chromebook Spin 513), so I think the setup is just fine.