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Look, I didn't have symptoms nearly as bad as yours either. Honestly, maybe that’s why I didn't need to go on some long-term "therapy" with flaxseed oil, but hey, give it a shot if you want. Just don't expect any ointments to actually help you in the long run. Good luck 😉
I dealt with them for about three months straight, and they’d flare up every two weeks like clockwork. I tried some ointment from the local drugstore, but honestly, it didn't do a damn thing, not even for a second. So, I went to a different pharmacy, and they recommended this cream in an orange box based on some old-school formula—I can't recall the exact name, but it had calendula in it. That actually gave me instant relief, though I have no clue if it works for the long haul. After that, I picked up some organic flaxseed oil; it was maybe $3 at CVS and maybe $4 at a pharmacy. I’d suggest getting it at CVS because the bottle is bigger. I'd stir two tablespoons into my yogurt, oatmeal, or whatever else every single day. It totally kicked my digestion into gear, and after that, the hemorrhoids just vanished. I stuck with it for about a month, even though the symptoms were gone, and even now—three or four months later—they haven't come back once, despite the fact that I stopped taking the oil. If I have a particularly heavy Saturday night involving drinks, I might take those two tablespoons again since alcohol absolutely wreaks havoc on your digestion.
Basically, fix your diet and cut out the booze for at least a month (while you're on the flaxseed oil) and they'll clear up 👍
If that doesn't do the trick, you really need to go see a doctor.
So, my spit looks like this—that black stuff right in the middle. I have no clue what’s actually causing it, but my best guess is smoke exposure; look, I don't smoke myself, but I spend plenty of time hanging out in smoky coffee shops and crowded bars.
And then there's this thing with the black residue on my toothbrush... I honestly don't know if that could be tied to the saliva or not...
The most likely culprit in my mind is definitely the smoke, even though I've asked some smokers about their own experiences and absolutely nobody has dealt with anything like this. On top of that, I deal with this constant "scratchy throat" sensation and coughing quite frequently... it's possible the saliva is just refluxing back up, which would explain why everything is turning black. 🤷