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rustyhawk3 said:Look, I’ve been living like this since '99. You stay vigilant, everything seems fine—until life hits you out of nowhere, like it did for me just three days before being the best man at a wedding...😁 ...
Interesting perspective. 😁
Honestly, if I had known how much of a lifesaver the procedure would be, I would have done it five or six years ago. Life would have been so much smoother—not to mention saving thousands upon thousands of dollars... (back then, even basic stuff cost a fortune).
I might find myself saying the same thing one day... though hopefully not quite so soon—just the thought of the surgery and the recovery alone is enough to make me hesitate...😱 🙂
If it’s true that the laser treatment is painless, that definitely changes the math...
But hey, one step at a time. Maybe I really should start being more careful and proactive during those times when the meds aren't kicking in... Or perhaps start noticing my dependencies early enough to learn how to avoid them... which, let's face it, is incredibly hard...
Who knows how much cash I'll end up blowing down the drain... 😬 Pilex does sound like an interesting option 🙂
rustyhawk3 said:I think you realize you really ought to see a doctor...
True. But here's the thing—lately, I’ve been dealing with a flare-up where my hemorrhoids are acting up... though it should pass in a few days since I'm being pretty careful with 🙂 Hemoroidin
, and then I'll likely forget all about it. It’s always a cycle like that—if there isn't any stinging or itching, I don't feel much of a reason to make an appointment. It's a bit of a catch-22, really—I never know when the next "crisis" will hit. Maybe I just don't take it seriously enough when things are quiet. Then again, if I keep eating like I am during the holidays, I'm sure the next flare-up won't be far off...
Maybe my previous post sounded a little dramatic—it isn't always this bad. If things were constantly as rough as I described above, I would have seen a specialist a long time ago...
My biggest, most persistent issue with hemorrhoids is Google... Ever since I first noticed this issue, it feels like it's present more often than not—it’s become a constant companion. I usually stick to over-the-counter ointments, and when things get particularly bad, I'll use witch hazel or similar remedies. Also, washing with cold water after using the restroom—as cold as I can make it—has become an absolute ritual for me...
The Google occasionally turns into a burning sensation, which eventually leads to that dull, nagging ache... Like yesterday, for instance, after dealing with a rough bout of digestive issues 😢
In those moments, I double down on my usual treatments and cut out coffee entirely, which helps settle things down a bit...
But then, the Google comes back—sometimes sooner, sometimes later—and it just starts all over again. I honestly struggle to resist the urge to scratch because the Google is just so unbearable... It becomes a vicious cycle; scratching doesn't actually help, it just makes everything worse—leading to intense burning and even some bleeding.
Another thing is that when I'm wiping, I tend to press a little too hard on the sensitive area with the toilet paper, and naturally, I'll see red streaks on the paper every now and then... But it's hard to control myself when you're dealing with this level of Google.
So, I have a few questions...
1. Someone suggested using lukewarm water instead of cold? Personally, I turn the tap to the coldest setting possible—ice cold if I can manage it (especially during the winter). It seems to work wonders for me.
2. A user mentioned that dairy might be a trigger 😕
Which is tricky, because I usually have things like granola or chocolate cereal with milk...
I assume cornmeal and rice are safe bets? So, I take it the main goal is avoiding processed deli meats?
I already know that COFFEE and SPICY FOOD are total dealbreakers...
3. Does anyone have any actual advice for finally getting rid of this relentless Google and stinging?
(I haven't had a chance to catch up on all the posts yet)
Regarding the ointments I've tried—honestly, some from CVS and even some herbal stuff from Hemopropin—that last one was definitely my winner.
And if I’m being real, the absolute lifesaver during those flare-ups (everything from intense itching and stinging to full-on burning pain) has been sage. I just make a really strong sage tea and apply it as a compress—using cotton pads or whatever works—directly to the "crime scene," and after a few days, things finally settle down. That’s just how it’s worked for me...
Actually, I'm dealing with a flare-up today—and of course, because my metabolism decided to betray me by sending me to the bathroom three times already😠—it feels like my period is hitting at the same time, and I think I might have a little scratch or raw spot... Does anyone have any advice for that?
I'm trying to backtrack through everything I've eaten lately, and I remember reading somewhere that I should probably steer clear of tomatoes. Well, I had a massive bowl of salsa for lunch the day before yesterday... So, it looks like there might be a connection there...
Anyway, that's all for now—I'll head back and check the thread again later.🙂