Honestly, watching the games lately has been a test of my patience. One minute we look like contenders, and the next, it's just a complete mess on both sides of the ball. Does anyone else feel like we're just spinning our wheels?
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Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?
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wearyorca26 said:- Mineral oil (just one big tablespoon a day) works wonders, but I’d suggest taking it in the morning rather than at night, otherwise it might keep you up all night
It's not Petroleum, it's MINERAL oil. SORRY!
Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?
in Health ·
On Friday, Oct 14th, I went in for a THD procedure with Dr. Krpan, and I’m gonna try my best to give you guys a real, honest breakdown of how it all went down. If there are any typos, blame the meds.
The actual surgery was performed by this doctor who flew in from Israel—supposedly one of the top experts in the field (he even told me he was looking at one of the toughest cases he's ever seen).
I've been dealing with hemorrhoid issues for about 20 years now. For 13 or 14 of those, it’s been constant pain, bleeding, and basically being sidelined for a few hours after every single bathroom trip. No exceptions.
Just from a quick visual exam, the doc decided I was definitely a candidate for surgery and put me straight under general anesthesia. Usually, these things take maybe 10-15 minutes, but mine dragged on for 35 (my wife was losing her mind waiting). The doctor tied off five hemorrhoids, but he didn't even dare touch the sixth one. Maybe he'll deal with that at the 6-week follow-up. DO NOT GO TO THIS PROCEDURE ALONE!!!!!!! You need someone with you because the disorientation lasts for at least 24 hours after the procedure (maybe longer).
The meds they recommended at the clinic barely did squat (I couldn't sleep a wink after 20 mg of Sanval, and I was popping Nurofen like peanuts). After a weekend of pure misery and nights spent in the ER, here is my survival guide:
- Ketonal Retard 150mg twice a day along with 10 mg Normabal (Apaurin).
- Constantly apply lidocaine gel externally and use an applicator to go inside (the most comfortable applicators are the ones from J&J).
- Right after a bowel movement or even just passing gas, push the hemorrhoids back inside as deep as you can with your finger. Pro tip: wear surgical gloves so you don't scratch yourself with your nails, and grease everything up well with lidocaine. A warm bath helps a lot too.
- Grab some PILEX capsules (they're pricey but worth every penny—they're hard to find outside the US right now) in the 28-count pack and take them half an hour before breakfast. If your stomach can handle it, feel free to go double dose (4 capsules). I felt a massive difference after just the second dose.
- As for food, stick to stuff like Chokollino (cookies, Medolino, etc.), thick soups, and basically eat like you're a 6-month-old baby.
- Taking a tablespoon of petroleum-based oil daily works wonders, but I recommend taking it in the morning rather than at night. If it hits you in the middle of the night, it can get really unpleasant, and you might not make it to the bathroom in time.
- When you're on the toilet, just relax and let things happen naturally. Straining only makes everything worse.
Just hang in there, because the pain definitely eases up over time. It’s only been 3 days since the procedure and I can already sit up without doubling over in pain, and sometimes I can even hold a semi-normal conversation with people (not that I'm great at that anyway... 🙂 )
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feel free to shoot me a PM if you have questions. I'm happy to share what I know, because I truly believe this is the path back to a normal life.
_________________
Oh, and I can't forget—huge shoutout to the crew at the K-Center clinic. The whole experience felt like something out of a movie; they were seriously kind, compassionate, and professional.
The actual surgery was performed by this doctor who flew in from Israel—supposedly one of the top experts in the field (he even told me he was looking at one of the toughest cases he's ever seen).
I've been dealing with hemorrhoid issues for about 20 years now. For 13 or 14 of those, it’s been constant pain, bleeding, and basically being sidelined for a few hours after every single bathroom trip. No exceptions.
Just from a quick visual exam, the doc decided I was definitely a candidate for surgery and put me straight under general anesthesia. Usually, these things take maybe 10-15 minutes, but mine dragged on for 35 (my wife was losing her mind waiting). The doctor tied off five hemorrhoids, but he didn't even dare touch the sixth one. Maybe he'll deal with that at the 6-week follow-up. DO NOT GO TO THIS PROCEDURE ALONE!!!!!!! You need someone with you because the disorientation lasts for at least 24 hours after the procedure (maybe longer).
The meds they recommended at the clinic barely did squat (I couldn't sleep a wink after 20 mg of Sanval, and I was popping Nurofen like peanuts). After a weekend of pure misery and nights spent in the ER, here is my survival guide:
- Ketonal Retard 150mg twice a day along with 10 mg Normabal (Apaurin).
- Constantly apply lidocaine gel externally and use an applicator to go inside (the most comfortable applicators are the ones from J&J).
- Right after a bowel movement or even just passing gas, push the hemorrhoids back inside as deep as you can with your finger. Pro tip: wear surgical gloves so you don't scratch yourself with your nails, and grease everything up well with lidocaine. A warm bath helps a lot too.
- Grab some PILEX capsules (they're pricey but worth every penny—they're hard to find outside the US right now) in the 28-count pack and take them half an hour before breakfast. If your stomach can handle it, feel free to go double dose (4 capsules). I felt a massive difference after just the second dose.
- As for food, stick to stuff like Chokollino (cookies, Medolino, etc.), thick soups, and basically eat like you're a 6-month-old baby.
- Taking a tablespoon of petroleum-based oil daily works wonders, but I recommend taking it in the morning rather than at night. If it hits you in the middle of the night, it can get really unpleasant, and you might not make it to the bathroom in time.
- When you're on the toilet, just relax and let things happen naturally. Straining only makes everything worse.
Just hang in there, because the pain definitely eases up over time. It’s only been 3 days since the procedure and I can already sit up without doubling over in pain, and sometimes I can even hold a semi-normal conversation with people (not that I'm great at that anyway... 🙂 )
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feel free to shoot me a PM if you have questions. I'm happy to share what I know, because I truly believe this is the path back to a normal life.
_________________
Oh, and I can't forget—huge shoutout to the crew at the K-Center clinic. The whole experience felt like something out of a movie; they were seriously kind, compassionate, and professional.