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Alexander Allen31 said:But thank God, I don't even feel any pain—honestly, I wouldn't even know I had it until I happen to touch it... (it's about the size of a grain of rice...). Cold compresses? I emailed a clinic and they actually told me warm water, baths, and stuff like that... They also said exercising is fine... But logically, when I exercise, I'm straining, which just seems like it would increase the chance of it getting bigger or popping out more, right? And what's an applicator? Thanks a lot.
They’ll give you better advice at the clinic—those people actually know what they’re doing. For me, cold was the way to go because there was inflammation and pain; cold water helped soothe the inflamed spot and dialed down the ache. As for working out, nothing heavy is usually recommended since you end up using your core, and that puts pressure on the pelvic muscles... things like walking, hiking, or squats are probably okay because they help get the circulation going in the pelvic area. Anyway, it's best to just listen to the clinic and the professionals... everything here is just someone sharing their own experience, after all...
Alexander Allen31 said:I have to admit, you actually gave me a good laugh with those names... Optimism, I love it...
I'm 30 years old and I've basically lived my life through sports—just a week ago, I noticed a tiny external one... It doesn't bother me at all, but it's there, about the size of a grain of rice, maybe slightly larger...
For anyone who has dealt with this or finds themselves in a similar spot, what's your take? I watch what I eat, but what can you do? I picked up some 3% Boric acid solution from the pharmacy... (Borna solution) Thanks a lot
I've always been into sports too—always constant training, pull-ups, hitting the gym and stuff like that... though running actually helped me out quite a bit, like doing half-marathons and such, but I guess everyone is different. Maybe this might help you, but I used to brew some chamomile tea and pour it into a basin; once it cools down and steeps, you just sit in the basin and watch a show or something, then use cold compresses... if nothing else eases the inflammation, try moving around to get the circulation going. From what I gather, they aren't huge, so you might have to make it part of your routine—maybe applying it twice a week after using the restroom or even using an applicator internally... It’s not pleasant by any means (at least not for me) using the applicator, but it helps, and I'd much rather do that than just suffer through the pain.
So, I figured I’d jump in here and share my own—unfortunately quite extensive—experience. I’ve been dealing with this since I was 17, which means we're looking at 18 years now. It started with just some minor itching, but lately, during flare-ups, I can end up with three external clusters at once! I've cycled through all sorts of creams, ointments, and various compresses—they're great for temporary relief, sure, but they don't fix the root issue. On average, I get hit about twice a year, with each bout lasting roughly seven days, though the internal ones are always there in the background. One thing I’ve realized is that lifestyle and diet are massive triggers. You really have to watch what you eat—for me, spicy food and alcohol are the big culprits, though everyone is different. Also, for heaven's sake, don't spend half an hour scrolling on your phone while you're sitting on the toilet—just go, do your business, and get out. One year, to my absolute shock, I didn't have a single symptom, internal or external. That was the year I took up running. In 18 years, that was the first time they completely vanished, and the reason was simply staying active. Hemorrhoids are basically just clogged veins; if you're predisposed to those veins getting blocked, you're going to deal with inflammation. Eating plenty of fiber is key because it helps keep things moving along. As for surgery, I’ve heard all kinds of horror stories. I'm not saying you shouldn't consider it, but personally, I won't. I know plenty of people who say the issues came right back after a year, or that they dropped $1,000 just to get a 4 or 5-year break—but honestly, if you don't change your lifestyle and diet, they'll be back, guaranteed. So, I’ve just learned to live with them. Aside from maybe once or twice a long time ago, I don't have issues with bleeding. I can handle those two weeks a year, and I just try to live healthier. Hygiene is a non-negotiable, but I won't even mention it because, well, obviously. Anyway, I’ve actually given them names... one is Goran, one is Mark, and one is John. But my real advice? Run, stay active, and eat your fiber! Good luck to everyone out there! May God have mercy on our souls!