Hemorrhoids Happen!

stephierd81

So I was thinking I may be lucky and not get hemorrhoids. Today (at exactly 24 wks) I woke up and my behind hurts. And I'm pretty sure I'm experiencing hemorrhoids.
I've had them once before preg when I was taking pain meds, which caused constipation, for my back and they sucked!
Any recommendations for best treatments or what to do to prevent in future?!

JoelleOK

Get a small step stool for your bathroom. When you go potty put your feet on it so you are almost squatting. It should make it easier to go with less straining.

stephierd81

It's weird. I haven't been constipated for probably 6 weeks. Now I've been very regular. Don't know why have them all of a sudden! I guess just another lovely symptom of preg. I swear I'm going to have every symptom in the book!

lovey1

Mine flared up over the weekend as well. I purchased some Preparation H wipes and cream and it's starting to feel better. I read not to use plain dry toilet paper to wipe to prevent further irritation. If this doesn't get better in the next couple of days, I'm planning on getting a sitz bath. Feel better!

Courtneyhunter

Drink lots of water and up your fiber intake. I keep frosted mini wheats and prunes in my purse. Hope you feel better, they're the worst!

bumpuser10194737

I just got one this weekend too. :-( I ha them a couple of times with my last pregnancy, but was able to make them go away by doing the following:

Preparation H ointment according to directions
Preparation H wipes
Lots of fiber
Doing kegels (I read it increases blood flow to the area, which helps)
Sitz bath

Hope you are able to get some relief. Definitely my least favorite late pregnancy symptom! :-(

ns1

Prep. H, tucks wipes (or homemade ones with cosmetic pads and witch hazel), and a stool softener. Sorry you've become a victim to the dreaded hemmis!

kramja01

I got them when I had surgery earlier and got really constipated. I used Tucks wipes and the Wal-mart brand extra strength Preparation H. I liked the Wal-mart brand better because it was odorless and the regular stuff always had a weird smell.

dogsombrero

Drinking lots of water helps with the constipation but unfortunately there isn't much you can do to prevent them in pregnancy (isn't it glorious). Honestly my fav remedy depends on whether they are internal or external. Mine (right now) are internal and Prep H suppositories are magic. External I think the wipes are better. HTH.