Postpartum Hemerrhoid Club only... I have a disturbing problem

LER091811 · July 2012

Okay every time I have a bowel movement there is tons of blood... I looked down yesterday and there was blood just dripping into the toilet.. it was horrific.. now it's so painful I can't go and I have a mental block about it. I used some prep H externally but it still hurts inside and I don't understand why there is so much blood. This is very disturbing. I may never poop again. What do I do and how quickly can I fix this???

beckstyle · July 2012

Have you talked to your dr about it? That soubds horrible! The only time I've had them I used the prep H suppositories and sitz baths frequently. I think the suppositories are better than the cream.

ShabbyChic13 · July 2012

I didnt have the blood but I did have hemerrhoids that were so bad I would cry when I knew I was going to have to go to the bathroom. I went in to the Dr and they were able to get me more regular so that it wouldnt be as painful. I wonder if you are so constipated that it is hurting the hemerrhoids when you have a bowel movement? Also the Danactive drinks have really helped me a lot to be more regular.

mrs.gee · July 2012

You should talk to your doc. It's possible to have an internal one that ruptures. Feel better soon.

stanfordt04 · July 2012

i hate to admit this... but i am the hemorrhoid QUEEN. a title that i wish i didn't have. i had them so bad that i had surgery on them the day before my due date and then i had surgery again on them eight days after my baby was born.

my hemorrhoid pain were so terrible that i couldn't handle the pain anymore so i called my doctor wanting a stronger cream but she sent me to the surgeon instead.

i strongly recommend calling your doctor... the pain isn't worth it and it may just take a visit to a doctor to help you along with your healing. i know anything dealing with your butt is embarrassing but i have totally gotten over spreading my cheeks to doctors... i hope you feel better soon! hemorrhoids are the PITTS!

Sawyerplus1 · July 2012

I've had the same problem after my LOs too; it's not pleasant. Stool softeners every day, tons of water and high fibre foods, and apply prep H liberally! And of course, talk to your dr if it doesn't get better/you're really concerned.

JKTTC1 · July 2012

Lurker. Mine were that bad. Dulcolax 3 times per day and tucks pads. It totallywent away by 6 months but i thought i was going to have surgery.

I pushed for 3 hours during delivery. It DOES get better.

kdjudd · July 2012

I pushed for four hours. It was horrible. Right now I am in major pain. I have been trying sitz baths and Tucks pads, but they only help a little bit. Make sure that you continue taking the stool softeners. Also, use wipes instead of toilet tissue when you use the restroom.

MrsJuicy · July 2012

Sawyerplus1:
I've had the same problem after my LOs too; it's not pleasant. Stool softeners every day, tons of water and high fibre foods, and apply prep H liberally! And of course, talk to your dr if it doesn't get better/you're really concerned.

All of this with the addition of Tucks pads and Metamucil.

mashmor · July 2012

I am eight weeks post-partum and the hemi situation has by far been the most awful part of recovery. I had bleeding too and was prescribed 25mg hydrocortisone suppositories for 14 days 2x/day. Not fun at all, but I think they are getting better (i.e. no bleed for @ 5 days). I am also taking Miralax every day to keep BMs going. The few times I have stopped has resulted in immeasurable discomfort and painful BMs to the point I didn't want to go anymore! I am BF as well, drink lots of water, eat veggies and fruits, but still am not regular even with the Miralax. I pray one day I can stop the Miralax and suppositories, but for now, I'm following this plan. Good luck!

wheelsonthebus · July 2012

Oh yes. I've had this. You probably have some anal fissures (spelling on that?) as well that are causing the bleeding. No fun.

mtbmama · July 2012

I have an internal hemorrhoid from my first baby. It bled a fair amount, so I went to my family dr who referred me to a general surgeon. He ended up doing a colonoscopy to see what was going on. That's when they told me what it was. He said if I started to bleed heavily from it, they could band it. I never had to have that done, but I'd make sure to keep your stool soft to reduce issues in the area. It sucks being scared to poop! Might not be a bad idea to follow up with your dr either, just to confirm thats whats bleeding. Good luck!

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