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Posted 10/16/2016 8:19 PM (GMT -5)
I have chronic fissures. On Saturday, I had severe abdominal pain, my lower left side was very much swollen and I couldn't pass any gases though I had 2 bms. I took every antispasmodic I found. I even took a pentasa suppository w/o any avail. I was screaming and crying out of pain. Then, I tried GTN and started to have some relief. That was anal sphincter spasm. Because I'm very lucky, I started to have orthostatic low blood pressure. Whenever I stand up, I collapse. So, I decided to discontinue GTN. Any suggestions to relax the muscle sphincter?
Posted 10/17/2016 3:21 AM (GMT -5)
In july of 2015 i had botox injections to stop my anal spincter spams. I also had fissures at the time. So painful. When the spasms eased up the fissures began to heal. So much relief. I still have random spasms but it doesnt last long and no way near as painful i guess due to no fissures.
Posted 10/18/2016 2:12 AM (GMT -5)
Glad that your fissures healed. I'll bring this issue to my GI's attention when I see him. Things are becoming worse.I become very bloated and can't pass any gases out. I do too have sudden episodes of nausea.
Posted 10/18/2016 9:40 AM (GMT -5)
Minnie, I hope you're feeling better. When referring to GTN, are you talking about the angina medication glyceryl trinitrate? I'd never heard of Botox used for this, but it certainly makes sense.
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