Posts by Jessica Grant56

Karen Adams2 said:...Well, it is what it is—what happens to everyone else will probably happen to me too. I just hope I can keep them under control. If things stay exactly as they are right now, I'll be doing just fine.

Don't kid yourself—it could get worse, and new ones tend to pop up over time. It really just comes down to how big they get, whether they shrink back down a bit, and if there's any bleeding involved. Still, please take a look at my previous posts; I've been dealing with this for 20 years without needing surgery, and I'm really hoping I won't have to go that route! Of course, there aren't any set rules—everyone carries this burden differently—but I guess the one small comfort is knowing there are plenty of us out there facing the exact same thing!

Karen Adams2 said:Well... I guess I finally have a pretty phenomenal reason to push off having kids for at least another decade or so.😁

Look, sorry if I have to give you a little hard time here—but honestly, it would be pretty ridiculous if our entire birth rate depended on how someone's backside is feeling. Just do it for the sake of the kids and stop complaining! It’ll be worth it, trust me.

Karen Adams2 said:Seriously though, can someone please just tell me—does exercising actually bother them at all???

I mean, if you ask a doctor? They might actually have some insight too!

Kate Hall75 said:Has anyone actually picked up the 7-capsule pack of Pilex?

Well, I'm assuming there should be seven—I went ahead and bought the double pack of 14. And honestly? Aside from some stomach issues that ended in bleeding, the only other result I got after dropping about 15 bucks was absolutely NOTHING. Zero. Zilch. It’s a total scam. There was no effect at all, and when I asked about it later, they tried to feed me this line about how it takes months to work... Honestly, maybe my 14 capsules were just filled with flour—who knows what those pharmaceutical outfits in China are pulling these days? Maybe it worked for someone else, but if that's the case, they should advertise it that way instead of claiming it "definitely works." It does NOT help!!! It DOES NOT work!!!

Megan Jackson9 said:So, you really enjoy playing the counselor, huh?☕
From what I’ve gathered reading this thread so far, it seems like you’re actually in the same boat as everyone else—stuck dealing with them and unable to get rid of them.

Why on earth would I comfort anyone??? Nobody just wakes up and decides they want these things—so what am I supposed to do, offer sympathy?? If there isn't another way, you go for surgery and just pray they don't come crawling back immediately. What's the big deal, are you scared?? I've been dealing with my own issues for a long time now—we just find a way to endure it. If things stay the way they are, I won't bother with surgery... but if it becomes necessary, I'm gone. I already went through the ringer for gallbladder issues, so this isn't exactly terrifying. It's all manageable...

And honestly, take a look at some of the posts following yours!! Things can always be worse—way worse—but people have this way of pushing through and just keeping on rolling. The absolute worst thing you can do is whine or wallow in self-pity. Just face the problem head-on and fight it. Just don't expect everything to go back to how it was before; that doesn't happen unless you catch it early... though even then, I'm not totally sure. Once things really get moving—it's game over!

Megan Jackson9 said:I tried using Preparation H made with propolis, and honestly, it didn't do a thing for me—the hemorrhoids wouldn't go away, and the bleeding and pain just kept coming. But then, three days ago, I tried some olive oil and wow, it worked right away!! The pain is totally gone now, though they're still physically there 😢😢 is there any chance they'll eventually disappear completely? :-/

People say there's NO chance. I haven't been able to get rid of mine in 20 years... Sorry!

Karen Adams2 said:I know plenty of people who dealt with them coming right back after surgery, and honestly—that’s what worries me most; all that struggle just to end up back at square one. I'm curious, in what specific scenarios is surgery the ONLY way out? And yeah, can someone tell me if working out is an issue? It's been ages since I did any sit-ups or hit the gym... nothing at all. Man, I miss that sooooo much...

I think the answer is actually pretty straightforward. Let me be clear here: if we are definitely talking about hemorrhoids (starting with one, then spreading...), there aren't many other paths to take:
- If they aren't bleeding—meaning you can keep them firm enough through various ointments, oils (anything from olive oil to specialized preparations), or suppositories—then it's mostly just an annoyance you might have to live with for life. People get used to the discomfort. But, over time, new ones pop up, and once the volume becomes a real issue, you're looking at surgery, period.

- If they bleed frequently or heavily—well, then it's obvious... go straight to the doctor. It's just plain stupid to risk bleeding out!

Unfortunately, they can come back. It's simple: another capillary just decides to become a hemorrhoid. The assumption is that the "victim," having learned from their previous experience, will try to manage things themselves—but that doesn't mean they won't find themselves back in the operating room eventually.
I think it's important to emphasize that hemorrhoids aren't exactly a "disease"—maybe you could compare them to skin tags or warts? It's basically just the result of certain capillaries malfunctioning; instead of staying small and doing their job, they swell up and cause trouble. But the issues are purely physical, aesthetic, and uncomfortable when you're using the restroom...

Sam Williams53 said:Look, don't just write that off—a doctor isn't just there to deal with hemorrhoids. I mean, what if there's some bleeding slightly above the area? That's a whole different story.
Man, you always show up way too late—right when everyone’s already finished off the seafood stew and moved on to the next thing!
Look, besides that—if we're just talking about hemorrhoids—it's really up to you. At the end of the day, you're the one in charge of your own body. You can decide whether you want to actually follow whatever a specialist tells you to do, or if you'd rather just stick to using creams or some over-the-counter stuff. It's your call.☕

Why the panic? 🙂
Look, I know the whole thing feels quick and maybe even a little awkward—let’s be honest, nobody actually enjoys these kinds of checkups—but they can seriously catch things before they turn into much bigger issues. It's worth it.
I’m currently in recovery mode after my surgery—and honestly, even though this whole thing is a huge pain right now, I know deep down that in about a month, I won't even remember it happened. 😉
Good luck! 👍

Look, you don't need to go sprinting to the doctor the second you notice a hemorrhoid popping up. I mean, nobody is quite that clueless—you’ll definitely know when things are bleeding. And like I said before, if we're talking about external ones, you can actually see the issue right there. It’s usually nothing life-threatening, so honestly, you might just want to try some creams first and see how it plays out. I hate to be the one to say this, but hemorrhoids have a nasty habit of coming back—I personally know a few people who ended up dealing with the exact same issue three or four years after their surgery! Every single tiny capillary—and trust me, there are tons of them—is basically a potential new hemorrhoid waiting to happen.

One quick word for the panic-prone crowd: it doesn’t always mean you need to run straight to a doctor!! I say that with the confidence of someone who has been "coexisting" with this issue for nearly 25 years now. We're talking about internal hemorrhoids. They pop out after a bowel movement, and then—once I wash up and apply some ointment—I manage to get them back inside. I usually stick to decent stuff, like Anusol or maybe some vein gel, Vaseline, or Nature's Bounty, and I only really deal with it right after using the restroom.

It’s definitely not a perfect situation, though—especially after a few hours of more intense physical labor (you know, kneeling, lifting things, painting a room, etc.)—it tends to flare up! Food isn't ever an issue for me. As for bleeding, it’s incredibly rare; it only happens if it's triggered by heavy exertion or if my stomach acts up and I get diarrhea. That's when they tend to crack, but again: it’s very rare.

I heard a while back that certain vein creams actually help strengthen the walls, which is helpful because mine have become super thin—which, in my case, is spot on. I’m hoping we can just keep "coexisting" like this, but if anything serious changes, I know I need to head to the doctor IMMEDIATELY! Honestly, it’s also good to read about how many other people are dealing with the exact same thing. If there are four of us in a group and three of us are struggling with the same misery, there's really no reason to feel ashamed, right?

Bryan Hughes96 said:Has anyone ever heard of BlackRock being used for hemorrhoid treatment?

Alright, my bad—it’s not BlackRock, it's actually Jane Doe. And look, here's the deal: I take seven of these things—nothing happens. I take another seven—still nothing (well, unless you count the internal bleeding that starts right at the beginning!). So, I go and ask the Jane Doe rep if this stuff is even working, and she just gives me that line about how it definitely works and that I simply need to keep taking more...! $200 Every 14 cents?!? Come on... there’s obviously no discount on future stuff if it didn't actually work for you. It feels a little too much like one of those sneaky traps I've fallen for before—though, I guess it's possible it works for some people. For everyone else? Just throwing money down the drain.

Carol Scott98 said:It might sound a little silly, but... why exactly?

First off—personal experience. That’s how I ended up dealing with it myself... though, okay, maybe there was a bit of genetics involved too. The real culprit is sitting for hours at a time, which, let's face it, is pretty much everyone's life nowadays.
Second thing to consider: think about the surface you're sitting on. If it's non-breathable, you end up sweating—and then when you finally stand up, everything underneath is just damp. It's not great.
My own takeaway? Always go for a cushion that actually "breathes." But honestly? Just get away from those cheap faux-leather seats!

Carol Scott98 said:...But here’s what I’m actually wondering—everyone keeps saying you shouldn't use warm water in that area because it dilates the blood vessels and makes hemorrhoids worse, but... how many times have you read that sitting on a COLD chair is bad because it also aggravates the condition? So now I'm stuck wondering—which one of this is actually true, and which is just some myth? 😉

Look, if there’s active bleeding, it’s strictly cold water—though, let's be real, you aren't going to sit there for ten minutes just to cool things down... I mean, are you lucky enough to see the bleeding stop after a few minutes? If there isn't any bleeding, then warm water is definitely more comfortable, and again, you aren't spending ten minutes washing anyway... The real issue is the sitting. I don't know if I mentioned this before, but here it is again: hard surfaces are enemy number one, and honestly, even some of those faux leather seats aren't much better!

After reading all those glowing reviews, I finally decided to give Pfizer a shot.
Could someone please chime in if you’ve had a totally negative experience with it? I'm not just talking about seeing zero improvement after seven days—I feel like things might actually be worse than before!! On the flip side, if anyone has had a positive experience, could you tell me: should I really be feeling a noticeable difference after a week? What kind of change am I looking for?
The packaging looks legit, but I can't help but wonder if these tablets are basically just compressed flour... I'll stick with it for another seven days, and if nothing changes, I’ll be sure to send a very "thankful" note to the importer! It's not exactly $200 pocket change, either...

Jose Kern5 said:Hey everyone. I’m hoping someone might be able to help me out here... I just read through the first ten pages of this thread and—well—I’m seeing some similarities between my issues and yours. About six months ago, I realized something wasn't quite right down there. After using the bathroom, I get this slight stinging sensation, and sometimes I notice a tiny trace of blood on the toilet paper. The main difference between our situations, though, is that I occasionally get this strange odor coming from my anus if I’m sitting for too long or... I don't even know how to describe the smell properly. Sometimes it's stronger, sometimes weaker—thank God it isn't constant, just occasional. I shower every single day and I am extremely diligent about hygiene (REALLY DILIGENT), so we can definitely rule that out... I'm honestly pretty confused and just don't know what to do next. Does this sound like it could be hemorrhoids—maybe internal ones, who knows? Does anyone know what kind of issues these might be or what my next move should be? Thanks.

I’m genuinely wondering if anyone will be brave enough to actually reply to you, unless they're a medical specialist. Everything boils down to asking more questions that really require seeing a pro BEFORE things turn into serious consequences! Look, if we're talking about hemorrhoids—just a little stinging, some discomfort, or a dull ache—that’s not life-threatening and we can chat about it here. But when you start mentioning blood, pus, or odors? That’s way beyond the scope of these forums. You need to grit your teeth and go get an exam immediately! At the end of the day, we're talking about your body!

Larry Lewis22 said:Go outside... but honestly, if I want to clean up, I need to wait a second for that thing to actually slide back inside...

I can feel this pulsing in my rectal area—it’s like my heart has migrated down there. 😁.
THANKS. 🙏

Looking at those first couple of sentences: you're talking about an internal hemorrhoid that prolapses and then retracts. You can live with that for your whole life, really—as long as the count doesn't go up, they don't get too huge, and they aren't splitting or bleeding on you. Basically, it's a physical nuisance, it's not a total disaster, you just need to stay on top of hygiene, use some creams, and call it a day.

But that pulsing part? That's actually a sign you should probably head to the doctor ASAP. Seriously, act all overwhelmed when you see them—they'll figure out the next steps pretty quickly. Or don't... just make sure you write down your symptoms so they know exactly what triggered the "sneeze," so to speak. But maybe you will go... honestly, just listen to your gut and go. Grab a couple of appetizers before you head out, and then...

Taylor Lopez7 said:I used to rely on Proctolog cream, but they don't seem to carry it anymore. I gave Faktu a shot, but honestly, it’s garbage compared to what I was using before.

Does anyone know of anything similar to Proctolog?? 🤷

It feels like everything is just some variation of "procto" these days... If you can manage to get Proctyl from Italy, it's actually quite good—though there were even better ones that got pulled from the market entirely... and one has to wonder why! Still, looking back, if I managed to survive 15 years on these creams without things getting significantly worse—well, obviously things fluctuate, but it's all stayed manageable—and I haven't seen any lasting damage, then I guess it worked!

I'm not sure if anyone else has brought this up, but bleeding is almost always triggered by hours of intense physical labor—you know, the whole squatting, lifting, climbing routine—or even stomach issues followed by diarrhea. That kind of thing acts like acid on the lining, making everything much more prone to tearing. When that happens, you really just need rest, some Vaseline, a bit of that "procto-something," and of course, good hygiene. If you do that, things usually settle down pretty quickly.

Maybe this is just a bit of advice coming from two decades of dealing with this: don't let fear take over. Just accept that you have this issue and learn how to live with it—for instance, always keep a roll of paper and some wipes in your car, just in case! Or, you could look into surgery, and IF it doesn't come back—which seems to be rare—then you're set. Trust me, there are plenty of things out there much worse than this!

Amanda Vaughn2 said:And just to jump in here—reading through everyone's posts, it seems like a lot of people don't actually know much about hemorrhoids beyond them being "veins in the butt" (if they even know that much to begin with).
Hemorrhoids are caused by several different factors:...

I'm following this thread because I've been dealing with my own issues for at least 20 years now—nothing extreme, but enough. Honestly, though, I can't wrap my head around why some people write such long, detailed essays about the topic of "hemORoids." Like, if we have chemo, hemoglobin, or hemophilia, does that mean it's also a "hemo" thing? It sounds so uneducated to me—kind of like someone trying to say "hemeglobin"...

One thing that really works for bleeding is Vaseline—though I think pretty much any product designed to strengthen veins helps. My theory is they just reinforce the capillary walls so they don't burst. Along with that, I use standard creams from Italy (like Proctolog and stuff like that) just after using the restroom, so maybe once a day. (And look, everything regarding hygiene has already been covered!) For years, I've kept things under control with a pretty normal diet—occasional beer and all that. Sure, I might see a little blood a few times a year, but it’s never too much, and within ten minutes, everything is fine again. Still, after 20 years, the situation is basically the same... so, yeah, we keep moving.