Hi jrobinson200, - I have a similar problem to you, I think I have a "fissure", (after a bit of research on the web). I do sympathise with your embarrasment at the docs. but I have had this "problem" for 30 years, so mine can't be anything serious surely ?! I'm glad for you it only turned out that you needed some ointment.
sallabananas - do you (or anyone else) know if the "Proctosedyl" ointment that you mentioned is a prescription only item ? I know it's a bit late now after 30 odd years to start putting cream on my bum, but it's so painfull sometimes I could cry !