Posts by Jonathan Gray5

Michelle Kelly4 said:How many come in a pack and what’s the damage? Also, how much cream should I be using?

Everything you need to know—quantities, prices, all that—is right there on your receipt.
For me, it worked 100%.

Michelle Kelly4 said:Is it an ointment?

Capsules

In case anyone’s looking for Daflon, you can find it on eBay listed under the name venalex.
It’s the exact same formula, just way easier on the wallet.

Grab the bigger bottle; it’s a better deal in the long run. Plus, if you actually follow the instructions on the label, you're supposed to start with 36 tablets anyway.
The 30-count is about $33 while the 60-count goes for roughly $53. Just try it and see what works for you. I've been taking one tablet a day for about ten days now, and I think I'll stick with it for another twenty just to be safe.

Scott Martin51 said:http://www.krenizdravo.com/korisno/u...uputa-o-lijeku

"Detralex® requires a prescription at the pharmacy."
Can you actually get it over the counter?

"Acute hemorrhoidal syndrome:
For the first four days, patients take two tablets three times a day, followed by two tablets twice a day for the next three days."

That adds up to 30 tablets.
How do you handle it after those initial 30—say if you grab a 60-count pack?

It’s not prescription-only; the site just says that.
Once you're through those first 30 tablets, you can just take one a day whenever you feel like it.

You could try taking it every second or third day. Personally, I haven't skipped any days.

Scott Martin51 said:Do Detralex tablets just dial down the inflammation, or do they actually get rid of hemorrhoids entirely?

Give it ten days and you won't even remember you ever had them. I was dealing with grade 4 issues—the kind where things start bleeding and you're looking at potential blood clots.
If I hadn't used Detralex, I probably would've ended up on an operating table.
It all receded back like the problem never existed.
One box of 60 should clear things up for a good while. For maintenance later on, you can just take one a day and stop worrying about it altogether. Doctors always give you the standard lecture about eating tons of fruit and veggies, but let's be real: 90% of those doctors don't even follow their own advice. Honestly, just keeping a probiotic handy to regulate your digestion is plenty.
I had external flare-ups again recently, and since I didn't have any on hand, I ran to the pharmacy to grab some Detralex, and everything settled right back down.
You can find a 60-count pack of Detralex at the local drugstore for about $57. I’m actually using Venalex capsules right now because I found someone selling them cheaper on Craigslist; the ingredients are identical to Detralex, so why pay more?

coppercanyon57 said:I was honestly dying from the pain. Every single time I used the bathroom, I’d scrub myself down with soap, but eventually, I just stopped. It felt like the soap was drying everything out too much. Now, I just stick to plain water and only use soap once a week. I use a gentle baby soap, so I’m curious—what are you guys using? What’s the best soap for "down there"? Are there actually special soaps specifically made for people dealing with hemorrhoids? If so, what should I look for and where can I pick it up?

Well, obviously I changed my whole lifestyle...

Avoid soap at all costs. It just adds more irritation and dries you out.
Just use water, then apply some ointment afterward.

I'm surprised they didn't just prescribe you Detralex tablets.

Honestly, spare a thought for anyone who’s never dealt with hemorrhoids. They have no idea what actual, unbearable pain feels like.
Back when I was dealing with an external one about seven years ago, I spent two full days and nights basically praying for it to end. Nobody actually wants to walk into a doctor's office and deal with the awkwardness of being examined, but eventually, you just hit a breaking point where you can't take it anymore. You have to go.
To my surprise, nothing was covered by insurance; everything had to be paid for out of pocket. I have to give credit to whoever came up with Detralex, though. That’s what I was prescribed, and after just two days on the pills, the pain finally let up. I stuck with Detralex for about six months back then. Fast forward to ten days ago—that same old external hemorrhoid from seven years ago decided to make a comeback. Since I had some Indian Pilex on hand, I tried using that instead. I even went overboard and took 25 tablets a day for three days, but it barely did a thing. The nighttime pain is the absolute worst; you just can't sleep. So, naturally, I headed straight to the pharmacy to grab a box of Detralex containing $33 30 tablets. After two days, the pain stops, and within ten days, the hemorrhoid is completely gone.
For a while now, I think I'll just stick to taking Detralex—or rather, Venalex, which is half the price and does the exact same thing.
At the end of the day, a doctor can't do much for you beyond running an exam, prescribing Detralex, some Faktu ointment, and Rivanol solution for compresses. Good luck to anyone who can actually maintain a perfect diet of greens and live a "healthy lifestyle." As for me? I'll just stick to my pills and probiotics.