Posts by Steven Hernandez14

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Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice? in Health · Nov 10, 2014

Brandon Howard27 said:Look, I thought this thread was supposed to be about getting advice on hemorrhoids, not a platform for mindless ads and petty bickering! If Nevio is a doctor, then frankly, I love that he isn't using high-brow medical jargon because half the people here wouldn't have a clue what he was talking about anyway. That’s exactly why forums exist—so we can all be on the same level and actually understand the conversation. If you want some specialist lecturing you with fancy terminology, go sit in on a medical convention or book a private consultation and listen to him drone on to your heart's content. Me, and I’m pretty sure everyone else except you, just wants plain English and clear explanations. Huge thanks to Dr. Nevio for his post; personally, I think it was spot on. Honestly, Steven Hernandez14, my blood pressure spiked not just from reading your comment, but from digging through your post history. It turns out you're basically a walking billboard for private clinics and surgeries, so don't you dare come at me accusing others of advertising when that is literally your entire persona. Second off, Quest Diagnostics uses part of my company, and their product works fine—plus, it doesn't break the bank if it keeps my flare-ups at bay. You, Steven, seem to think the only solution is for everyone to jump straight under the knife. Don't bother replying to me; you're busted. Third, let's get real: besides Quest Diagnostics, what actually works? I've tried Himalayan products, I've tried Pilex, I've overhauled my diet, cut out alcohol, tried this and that... so if you want the truth: you don't "cure" hemorrhoids once they've flared up; you prevent them.

There aren't any advertisements here, just me sharing my experience with the doctor I saw! These are my actual experiences...
If you browse through this forum, you'll see plenty of people having great results with the doctor I visited, which is exactly why I decided to go see him myself after reading about him...
Furthermore, I'm not saying everyone needs surgery immediately, nor am I telling people to rush to a private clinic. It's just that people on here often don't know where to turn or what products to trust... so I'm just sharing what worked for me. If it helps someone, thank God...
And for the record, the doctor didn't push me toward surgery, nor did he even suggest it. He simply explained the procedure so that if things got worse down the road, I would know exactly what to expect...
It seems like we need to change how we communicate here if we want people to feel comfortable sharing their own stories...
In fact, I'm even thinking about trying that Quest Diagnostics stuff myself...
I apologize to the doctor if everything being said about my intentions is true...
Maybe a little drama is necessary to actually get people to start posting their real-life experiences...

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Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice? in Health · Nov 9, 2014

I don't know what to tell you. I've been sitting here staring at this screen for twenty minutes trying to figure out how to even begin responding to the absolute nonsense being peddled lately. It’s exhausting, honestly. You see these threads popping up, people acting like they have all the answers, and I just... I can't. It’s frustrating. I try to be reasonable, I really do, but some of these takes are just fundamentally broken. I'm not looking for a fight, but if we're going to talk about this, let's actually talk about it instead of just shouting empty slogans at each other. It’s tedious. My head hurts just thinking about the sheer amount of misinformation floating around. Anyway, that's my two cents. Not that anyone asked. kaže:
Look, I’ve been a doctor for a long time now, specifically practicing proctology for years. Over that time, I’ve dealt with just about every issue imaginable, mostly because I actually take the time to listen to my patients. Everyone has different lifestyle habits, so everyone experiences this kind of stressful health problem in their own unique way. I see people on this forum constantly swapping advice about various products and instructions. Honestly, some of the advice here is genuinely useful, and as a physician, it makes me happy to see so many people staying informed. However, I feel the need to weigh in here to help those who aren't dealing with advanced complications yet—specifically people dealing with minor hemorrhoids where surgery isn't even on the table. Based on the feedback I’ve been getting from an increasing number of my own patients, Quest Diagnostics has developed a product that has proven to be incredibly effective. It actually pushed me to do some extra research so I could offer better clinical advice. The thing is, the ingredients used in Quest Diagnostics are substances that have had their healing properties proven a long time ago; in fact, we often use them individually to treat all sorts of other issues. Practically speaking, you should be incorporating these kinds of ingredients into your system on a daily basis. If the extraction process for these plants is done properly to preserve those medicinal qualities, then the product will definitely have a significant impact on your health, helping to slow down or even treat the symptoms. With hemorrhoids, there is always an underlying cause. But if you can't fully control that cause, then having these types of herbal ingredients is absolutely essential to mitigate the damage and slow down the progression. By taking these medicinal herbs a few times a year, you can reduce the occurrence of hemorrhoids to an absolute minimum. Once things get bad, we’re basically just playing catch-up. I realize this sounds like a pitch, but if this post gets deleted, it just wipes away useful information based on real patient feedback. From what I gather, people come here because they want things explained clearly.

I'm with you on that. Honestly, the guy's practically illiterate. Even when he tries to sound professional, his phrasing is just completely off. For someone claiming to be a doctor, he doesn't even bother using basic medical terminology correctly. It’s embarrassing. 🙂

Also, about a week ago, there was this ad floating around for Quest Diagnostics. I can't say for sure if the stuff actually works or not, but here’s my take: the person posting that ad and praising the product is the exact same person as this so-called "Doctor Nevio." It feels a little too convenient to me. And get this—this "Doctor" Nevio has apparently read every single one of these posts, even though he only joined the forum back in November 2014. Out of every medical product on the market, he only ever talks about Quest Diagnostics. It's like nothing else even exists. Just my two cents.

I mean, let’s be real here. I’m betting the guy selling this stuff is obviously going to bring it up, but that doesn't make it true. Honestly, I haven't seen a single shred of actual user feedback regarding Quest Diagnostics—at least, not from my end. Maybe I'm just looking in the wrong places, or maybe it actually worked for someone out there, but if it really lived up to the hype, wouldn't we see at least twenty different people posting their success stories on here by now? It's just not happening.
Maybe you should just ask the doctor when he’s actually available for an appointment first. If he’s going to go out and advertise his services, he might as well make sure those claims are actually backed up by his schedule.

Also, looking at the Boeing profile that left a comment on Dr. Nevio’s post, here’s what they wrote:
I've been using Quest Diagnostics for a while now and honestly, it’s doing the job for me. But then you hear stories like this—this guy mentions his wife is dealing with the same chemical issues, but she’s one of those people who refuses to buy anything online. She’d much rather walk into a local CVS and pick it up in person. The kicker? He’s actually too embarrassed to even step foot in a pharmacy, so he just sticks to ordering everything over the internet to avoid the whole scene.
I’m asking him straight up: why isn't his wife using Quest Diagnostics? I mean, if it worked for him, what's the hold-up? He's got the stuff sitting right there at home—he could easily just give her some to try. It’d be easy for her to see firsthand that it actually works, and then she wouldn't have to sit around overthinking whether or not to use it. Honestly, if there was a product out there that actually solved this issue for everyone, we wouldn't be sitting here talking about it—we'd all be buying it up constantly, regardless of the price tag.
Besides, if he's too embarrassed to walk into a pharmacy himself, his wife can just pick it up for him, right?

Anyway, at the end of the day, once you actually read through this and connect the dots, you'll see exactly what I'm talking about...
Look, I hope I didn't offend anyone with this post. But honestly, if you've actually used Quest Diagnostics, please share your experience. It's not exactly pocket change to just throw $117 out the window. On the flip side, once I see twenty comments like this—all positive experiences—then I’ll buy it immediately. I need to believe the product actually works... until then, it just looks like another fake advertisement to me.
If I got any of this wrong, my bad.

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Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice? in Health · Nov 9, 2014

crimsongull20 said:Look, Dr. Nevio, it’s honestly pretty funny—and I don't mean that in a nice way—when someone tries to pass off typical bad-ad jargon as if it were some high-level subspecialist opinion.

Aside from the fact that you’re being relatively illiterate for a doctor, there’s a massive pile of posts here that actually prove your qualifications, so people could actually trust you if they wanted to. 🤣

I also agree that it's pretty illiterate for a doctor... 🙂

Same thing happened about a week ago with an ad for Quest Diagnostics; I can't say if it works or not, but the person posting and praising Quest Diagnostics is the exact same person as this so-called DR. NEVIO. Just my two cents, but this "doctor" has read everything posted here, yet he joined this forum back in November 2014 and out of all the products on the market, he only talks about Quest Diagnostics while everything else just doesn't exist.

I’m also assuming he’s probably the one selling the stuff, which explains why he keeps bringing it up. Besides, there aren't any actual user experiences for Quest Diagnostics—at least, I haven't found any. Maybe I'm wrong and it really did help someone, but if it actually worked, there would probably be at least 20 different stories written on here by now...
Maybe we should just ask the doctor when he’s available for an appointment, and if he's going to advertise, maybe he should have his claims backed up first...

Then there's that Boeing profile that left a comment on Dr. Nevio's post, saying something like this:
"I've been using Quest Diagnostics for a while and it helps me," but then he goes on to say his wife has issues with chemicals too and she'd rather buy stuff at a pharmacy than online, but since he's too embarrassed to go to the pharmacy, he orders it over the internet instead...
I want to ask him: why isn't his wife using Quest Diagnostics if it helped him? He's got it sitting right there at home, he could easily give her some. If it actually worked, she’d see the results and wouldn't be hesitating about whether to take it or not. If there was a product that actually fixed chemical issues, everyone here would be talking about it, nobody would have them anymore, and everyone would be buying it regardless of the price tag.
And if he's too embarrassed to walk into a pharmacy, then surely his wife can just go get it herself, right???

Bottom line, once you read this carefully and connect the dots, you'll see what's really going on...
Anyway, I hope I didn't offend anyone with this. If you've read this, please share your own experiences with Quest Diagnostics because throwing money $117 into the wind is a lot of cash to waste. On the other hand, once there are 20 positive reviews on here, I'll buy it immediately because then I'll actually believe the product is worth it... until then, it's just another fake advertisement to me...
If I'm wrong, my bad.

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Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice? in Health · Oct 29, 2014

Michael Cook4 said:Spot on, Steven Hernandez14. Everything you said hits the mark.
I just had my procedure at the unfortunate Dag-Hal-Rar at Mercury about two months ago, so I’m still pretty fresh out of this.
Things haven't totally leveled out yet. I still deal with pain and burning after using the bathroom—sometimes it takes half a day just to settle down.
It mostly depends on what I ate the day before. If it was a BBQ? God help me.
Bottom line is, you can't just slack off on your diet; the surgery doesn't mean you're off the hook with food.
Still, I believe things will improve. At the very least, the actual bowel movements should be easier.
I just really hope I'm not part of that unlucky 5% who end up needing a re-operation.

Look, from what I've gathered talking to the doctor, if they can fix it early, the success rate is basically 100%. My situation was just the DG HAL without the RAR, so there wasn't any cutting involved, and you're back on your feet in a few days...
But since you went in for the DG HAL RAR, I'm guessing it's already stage 3 or 4 and they actually have to cut...
Good luck.
Just let me know which doctor you saw and if you had to wait a long time for the surgery?

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Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice? in Health · Oct 29, 2014

So, I headed over to a private clinic yesterday. I’d actually been at the hospital for an exam earlier, but the crowds were so insane I didn't even get a chance to talk to the doctor. I went back yesterday specifically to get some straight answers, and honestly, I feel much better informed now. Even though I’ve spent ages reading everything on this forum, you just can't beat asking someone directly... if you don't ask, you don't know.

Anyway, for those of you feeling awkward or embarrassed about going in—look, it’s totally normal. There are plenty of younger people dealing with this too. Age doesn't matter here; anyone can deal with this crap. But if you're letting pride get in the way, just wait until things escalate and the pain gets so bad that you're practically begging to see a doctor and kicking yourself for not listening to the people who've already been through the ringer.
There aren't any set rules, either. Some people live with hemorrhoids their whole lives without it being a massive issue, while for others, everything hits them all at once. It’s different for everyone.
For some, creams, pills, or ointments do the trick, and for others, nothing seems to work at all.

If you want to play doctor and handle it yourself, go ahead, but the smartest move is to just get an actual exam. Unless you spent years in med school, you really have no clue what you're talking about. Plus, it might not even be hemorrhoids; it could be several other things, so let a professional make the final call.
One more tip: seeing a specialist privately was worth it. Yesterday I paid $133 and got every single question answered.

DG HAL and THD are basically the same thing—the least invasive surgical methods out there. They just tie off the arteries, and within a few days, you're back at work. This works for stages 1 and 2, and most importantly, it's a PERMANENT fix. If everything is handled correctly, there's a 95% chance they won't come back.

On the other hand, the DG HAL plus unfortunate Dag-Hal-Rar method is what they use for stages 3 and 4. That requires actual surgical cutting, and the recovery is a lot longer—anywhere from a month to two depending on the stage and the individual. And since the closer you get to stages 3 and 4, the longer you wait, the lower the odds become that surgery will prevent them from returning.
The only real downside is that public hospitals are packed, and you might be waiting over a year for surgery.
With a private provider, the procedure is around 10 $0.00 and you can usually pay in installments, or find a combo through insurance where they cover part of the costs.
The doctor told me to wait another two weeks to see if anything changes before making a final decision.
But my situation blew up in just two days. I ended up with a thrombosis—blood clotting—and the pain was absolutely brutal because the clot was large. Locally, a procedure fixed it since it was stage 1 internal, and I sorted out my diet and kept my movements regular. I've tried everything: creams, oils, tablets... but when I went in yesterday to check in, the doctor said we need to take another look. Apparently, I'm hovering near stage 2 now, and there are three new, smaller thromboses. He said he hasn't seen a case quite like mine in his practice. The weird thing is, I can barely feel these three new ones, but the last one nearly killed me with pain—I was bedridden for three days.
So, I'm telling you, I did everything right, and yet things have gotten worse. I don't have a choice; I have to go in and get this resolved. Like I said, the sooner you deal with it, the higher the chance—nearly 95%—that you won't be back here again.
As for those Pilex tablets, they are way overpriced, and honestly, there seem to be more unhappy customers than satisfied ones.
Right now, I'm using Hemonal from Encian and St. John's Wort oil.
If anyone has questions, feel free to reach out.
Best,

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Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice? in Health · Oct 27, 2014

Nancy Nelson2;52027752 said:
Jose Cox10 said:I just dealt with some hemorrhoids popping up out of nowhere, and honestly, it’s super awkward walking into a pharmacy and asking for stuff to fix them. I'd much rather just order something online. What’s actually worth getting? An ointment, a gel, capsules... or should I just go all out and buy everything? And what’s the deal with this Hemosens stuff—is it one thing or both?

Look, my advice? Go see a proctologist so they can tell you for sure if that’s actually what you're dealing with. You can hit up Mercury; I was there myself recently. Yeah, it’s a little uncomfortable, but trust me, plenty of younger people show up for the same reason, so it’s totally normal at that facility... If money isn't an issue, seeing a private specialist is probably your best bet $167 because the public hospitals are always backed up and they don't exactly have all day to sit around answering your questions. Personally, I'm heading over to the Butterfly clinic today to pick a doctor's brain about everything...
I've tried pretty much everything under the sun, and honestly, nothing really did much for me. Diet is huge. Maybe try some Procten tablets or St. John's Wort oil—that seemed to help me quite a bit, and you can grab it at CVS....
Later

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Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice? in Health · Oct 21, 2014

Jerry Adams6 said:Hey everyone,

I’ve been fighting hemorrhoids for years. Seriously, for years. I tried everything under the sun—every over-the-counter cream, every supplement, every "miracle" remedy you can find on a drugstore shelf. It was a cycle. Either they’d come right back after a week, or I’d just get some temporary relief while the actual problem stayed exactly where it was. Total waste of money. Then I finally picked up Hemosens. And honestly? For once, something actually worked. Not just "made it feel better," but actually worked. My hemorrhoids are completely gone now. To be blunt, my situation had gotten bad enough that a surgeon was already talking to me about an operation, but I managed to dodge the knife thanks to Hemosens. It really did the job.

What are you, some kind of door-to-door salesman? You’re out here peddling everything under the sun... one minute it's these miracle erectile dysfunction pills that supposedly flip your whole life upside down after just one dose, then suddenly, after trying Hemosens, your entire existence is transformed. It's funny how that works. Real funny. Because I've been scouring this entire forum, and strangely enough, I can't find a single damn thing about Hemosens anywhere. Not a word.

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It’s been a while since you posted—did you ever actually get that situation sorted out? Just as a side note, I went through the exact same thing myself. Honestly, I found a way to fix it that was a lot less dramatic than just giving up on everything, and eventually, things just clicked into place. A few years back, when I was dealing with this mess, I actually called my uncle over in Germany to see if there was anything available outside of the States that might help me out. He told me he could bring me some kind of natural supplement capsules he’d been using. He ended up bringing me some Durasan. They weren't even available here at the time, but looking lately, it seems like they’ve finally started selling them around here too.
My drive used to be all over the place—one minute I’m up, the next I’m totally flatlined. It felt like something was constantly throwing me off balance, though I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was. I figured it was just lingering baggage from my ex after that long-term relationship ended. But honestly? Once I started taking Durasan and actually moved on, things shifted completely. My libido didn't just come back; it exploded. I went from nothing to being able to go three times in a single night. Just one capsule and I had this intense craving that lasted for days.
Yeah, after that whole ordeal, the anxiety about approaching girls just completely vanished. I knew for a fact I wouldn't be dealing with that "not getting an erection" thing ever again. I eventually met someone else—we're still together now—and honestly, the performance issues are totally gone. I still take Durasan every once in a while, though. It’s more for the sport of it at this point, especially when my girlfriend and I decide to lock ourselves in the room all weekend and just stay in.

I've tried both Almeu and Durasan myself. Honestly, they're both solid, but if I were in your shoes, I'd personally go with Durasan. It just hits harder.

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Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice? in Health · Oct 17, 2014

Where can I pick up some Hemosens, and what’s the damage to my wallet?
Anyone here actually used that LION-M cream? Looking for some real feedback.

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Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice? in Health · Oct 10, 2014

One more important tip here
Try picking up some Dolocaine ointment. It’s meant to help push those hemorrhoids back where they belong, and the reason I’m even bringing this up is because—if I understood correctly—once they pop out and you don't get them back in, the blood can start to clot. At least, that's what my nurse told me happened in my case. The Dolocaine has lidocaine in it, which is basically just a numbing agent to dull the pain while you're trying to deal with it... obviously, if it works, great, but if it doesn't, just grab a referral and head straight to the doctor so they can handle it properly.
If you need anything else, just give me a shout.
Best to everyone.

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Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice? in Health · Oct 10, 2014

Let me lay this out for you guys.
Ten days ago, the pain just hit me out of nowhere. Everything happened in a single day. For the next two days, the pain was so intense I couldn't even sleep. Now, look, I’m not exactly a softie—I can usually tough through pretty much anything—but this was different. I finally caved and took some meds. If this ever happens to you, do yourself a favor and grab some 400mg Ibuprofen. You don't need a prescription for it, and honestly, it's my top recommendation. If this catches you in the middle of the night, you'll be cursing the fact that you didn't have some on hand. ($10)
The lump was about the size of a small walnut, which explains why it was causing me such a massive amount of grief and pain.

So, the whole "internet research" phase begins—scouring the web and reading through various forums...
Once I had a rough idea of what might be going on, I grabbed a referral and headed over to Mercury. I'd heard nothing but good things about Dr. Ivanović from people's recommendations. He specifically sees patients on Fridays from 9 to 12, though they have other doctors available during those same hours all week, so you don't necessarily have to wait until Friday if you don't want to.

I get to Mercury, the doctor calls my name, and I'm told to strip down and get onto this specialized exam bed on all fours. First, he does an internal exam, then moves to the external hemorrhoid check, and tells me: "First stage and thrombosis." He asked if I wanted him to fix it right then and there. The nurse gave me a nod like, "Yeah, just get it over with," so I said fine. Thrombosis is basically just a buildup of clotted blood, and let me tell you, it hurt. Then comes the local anesthesia. They poke you four times. It's awkward, sure, but you can endure those ten seconds—it's kind of like being at the dentist.🙂
He mentioned he hadn't seen one that large in quite a while. You just sit there waiting for the injection to kick in, and then they actually make an incision to squeeze that clot out. Once it's done, you spend about half an hour sitting there while they double-check everything just to make sure it's all good before sending you home.
I drove myself and parked a bit further away because I had absolutely zero intention of having surgery today. If you can, bring someone to drive you. Driving right after this is... uncomfortable, to say the least, though you can manage if you have to.

Based on everything I read online, I was convinced I had third or fourth-stage issues. But man, I felt like hell, and it turns out I was only at the first stage because of that thrombosis.
My advice? Don't play doctor. Don't try to diagnose yourself. Just get a referral and go see a professional so they can tell you exactly what's actually happening.

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Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice? in Health · Oct 9, 2014

Has anyone here actually gone through with the THD method? I’m curious to hear what the experience was like for you—and more importantly, where did you get it done?
Thanks

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Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice? in Health · Oct 5, 2014

If anyone out there can help, please hit me up at tomislav.24@net.hr.
I need to get this sorted ASAP. I'm open to any suggestions on what actually works, which method is the most effective, and what kind of damage I should expect to pay if I go through a private specialist
. Specifically looking for someone who's already been through the ringer with this
.
Thanks

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Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice? in Health · Oct 5, 2014

Does anyone know how long the waitlist is for an appointment with Dr. Ivanović? And once you actually get seen, how much longer are we talking before surgery happens?
Basically, I'm just trying to figure out the fastest way to get this whole thing moving.
Thanks.

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