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@renell I suffered with fissures for years until last year when my primary physician prescribed Nifedipine 0.02% ointment compound (only available at a compounding pharmacy). I was instructed to use the ointment with finger cots by the compounding pharmacy. My health insurance did not cover it so I had to pay just under $100 (in Canada) for it but it was worth every cent of it! I have had no problems since, and now only use it occasionally (can’t remember when I last used that ointment)!

Miralax (Restoralax in Canada) did nothing for me. I continue to use generic psyllium whole husk fibre (emphasis on “whole husk” - not just the “psyllium powder” which gels faster than you can drink it down!) from a health food store which works better for me.

As for the explosive diarrhea … if it is a recent occurrence I am wondering if you are one of the many victims of cyclospora bacteria recently affecting fruits and vegetables in the States …? A lot of Americans seem to be suffering with explosive diarrhea … just a thought …🤔
https://www.today.com/health/disease/explosive-diarrhea-parasite-cyclospora-cayetanensis-outbreak-rcna352540

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@rashida
Thanks for the kind words. I too have Nifedipine ointment that I keep at the ready for any recurrence. My colo-rectal surgeon said that even bouts of diarrhea can cause a small fissure so that makes me even more concerned about the diarrhea issue.
The severe stenosis is the precipritating issue for everything else, I feel. It prevents me from passing anything close to normal stool. The balancing act with Miralax is frustrating but if I dc it, within a day or 2 I am no longer going at all.
Added fiber causes more gas for me which adds to the problem and incontinence issue.
I did the usual stool specimen study but I don't think they tested for the current problem here.
I am in Arizona and there have been some cases.
I am going to talk to my doctor about that possibility,
Thanks again for help.