I can't believe I'm asking this question

SamsMom91

Anyone have issues with, umm, hemorrhoids?  What's bad enough to warrant a doctor visit? 

I can't believe I am dealing with this crap (pun intended) 7 months after delivery, but alas, here we are.  Any advice ladies?

Mereou12

I've been debating over the past few days whether or not to ask the SAME question.

It's kind of funny how something that was so openly discussed just a few boards ago is now incredibly TMI. But yeah, you're not alone. I've been trying to decide if I need to call my doc, too.

daisy_dueller

SamsMom91:

Anyone have issues with, umm, hemorrhoids?  What's bad enough to warrant a doctor visit? 

I can't believe I am dealing with this crap (pun intended) 7 months after delivery, but alas, here we are.  Any advice ladies?

I've had them, but not because of being preggo, or anything like that. I wouldn't go unless it was so bad I couldn't stand it anymore. But that would mostly be because I would be embarASSed. HA! I kill myself.

finally2006

I have an anal fissure (hello tmi) and it is a biotch.  I want to die every time I poo.  I have seen three docs and am on a special fiber thing and have numbing cream.  The numbing cream saves my life.  I hoping it heals up because the other option is surgery and I am not jumping at the chance to have someone operate on my a-hole.  Thankyouverymuch!

ahappygilmore

I have had some issues as well....but nothing that those fabulous pads (witch hazel, tucks or whatever) didnt help with. I think if they are super painful, or big, or bleed then you should have it checked out. Sorry your dealing with that, it sucks!

IloveJAV

Had it all..it completely sucks but once you have them, you will always have them unless you get them surgically removed.:(

soccermom-to-be

Ok, here comes the honesty...

I had them while pregnant with #2 and they got so bad I couldn't walk or sit without pain.  I had to lie down on my side (which is convenient when you work and have a 2.5 year old).

I went to the doctor when they (ok TMI coming) started bleeding and I couldn't take it anymore.  It was embarrassing but honestly, it happens and after having one baby, I am far less shy about anything.

I'm glad I went b/c I was given a topical prescription and after using it I rarely saw them again.

 

soccermom-to-be

Ok, here comes the honesty...

I had them while pregnant with #2 and they got so bad I couldn't walk or sit without pain.  I had to lie down on my side (which is convenient when you work and have a 2.5 year old).

I went to the doctor when they (ok TMI coming) started bleeding and they were getting really big and I couldn't take it anymore.  It was embarrassing but honestly, it happens and after having one baby, I am far less shy about anything.

I'm glad I went b/c I was given a topical prescription and after using it I rarely saw them again.

 

JaiKriBaby

I am constantly in a war against hemmies.  Here is what works for me:

- I use Prep H medicated wipes instead of toilet paper - expensive, but heavenly - they have a three pack at Sam's and Costco for much cheaper than other stores

- weekly or twice weekly sitz baths

- I also use Prep H cooling gel after every BM - love this stuff

- Colace stool softeners if you are passing hard stools

- Drink Metamucil (they have a sugar free kind) every single night religiously and it has helped

ETA:  There is also a suppository my doctor prescribed that works really well too although I don't use them often because they are steroidal.

 Hope these suggestions help!! GL

 

SamsMom91

IloveJAV:

Had it all..it completely sucks but once you have them, you will always have them unless you get them surgically removed.:(

Okay, if you guys can believe this craziness....my dad just had RUBBER BANDS put on his to make them shrivel up. Rubber bands on my a$$hole? Ugh. I'll try the Preparation H first. But yes, I'm having some major pain and bleeding there. I think I just broke one a while ago because I seriously had blood running down my legs (yes, TMI, I know). We're talking instant horrifying pain. Gosh. I knew that near 12 pound son of mine was going to catch up with me somewhere, LOL!

JaiKriBaby

SamsMom91:

IloveJAV:

Had it all..it completely sucks but once you have them, you will always have them unless you get them surgically removed.:(

Okay, if you guys can believe this craziness....my dad just had RUBBER BANDS put on his to make them shrivel up. Rubber bands on my a$$hole? Ugh. I'll try the Preparation H first. But yes, I'm having some major pain and bleeding there. I think I just broke one a while ago because I seriously had blood running down my legs (yes, TMI, I know). We're talking instant horrifying pain. Gosh. I knew that near 12 pound son of mine was going to catch up with me somewhere, LOL!

  I have also heard the rubber band trick, but there is NO way I'm doing that.  I'm sorry you are in so much pain.  I know how bad it is.  I hope you find relief soon!!

shihtzumomma

finally2006:

I have an anal fissure (hello tmi) and it is a biotch.  I want to die every time I poo.  I have seen three docs and am on a special fiber thing and have numbing cream.  The numbing cream saves my life.  I hoping it heals up because the other option is surgery and I am not jumping at the chance to have someone operate on my a-hole.  Thankyouverymuch!

Ok...asking for more tmi here - can you tell me what this is? I don't think I have a hemmie but it hurts so bad everytime I go. It feels like crapping glass. And sometimes there is blood. Is that what you have?

finally2006

shihtzumomma:

finally2006:

I have an anal fissure (hello tmi) and it is a biotch.  I want to die every time I poo.  I have seen three docs and am on a special fiber thing and have numbing cream.  The numbing cream saves my life.  I hoping it heals up because the other option is surgery and I am not jumping at the chance to have someone operate on my a-hole.  Thankyouverymuch!

Ok...asking for more tmi here - can you tell me what this is? I don't think I have a hemmie but it hurts so bad everytime I go. It feels like crapping glass. And sometimes there is blood. Is that what you have?

Sounds like an anal fissure, that is what I have.  Sorry love, they suck!!! 

piper09

finally2006:

I have an anal fissure (hello tmi) and it is a biotch.  I want to die every time I poo.  I have seen three docs and am on a special fiber thing and have numbing cream.  The numbing cream saves my life.  I hoping it heals up because the other option is surgery and I am not jumping at the chance to have someone operate on my a-hole.  Thankyouverymuch!

Yikes...  I had an anal fistula a few years ago.  Not sure if it's the same thing or if a fissure can lead to a fistula.  I had to have surgery, but now after having DS I'm having issues again.  This time just hemmies, but I'm scared of getting another fistula.  Worst pain imaginable.

poppyweed

Hyperemesis while pregnant with DD cause me to have very bad hemmies. I bled every.single.time I tried to poop. And I'm not talking a drop of blood that turned the toilet water pink. You couldn't see through the water it was so dark.

When I was able to start eating a little I drank metamucil every night before bed, took the max dose of colace and ate dried apricots. The worst of it had my stiff as a board lying on my side in bed and DH ran to the drugstore to get some anusol. Worked like a charm.